Changing The Field: Life After The Game

Taj is a former Stony Brook defensive back who is now a professional career coach that helps athletes transition into their lives after sports.

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Darrion is a former University of Oregon offensive lineman where he won three Pac-12 Championships (09’-11’). He played four years of professional football mainly for the Dallas Cowboys.

Since retiring, he has spent his time investing, screenwriting for television, and reading.

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PK is a former Florida State University wide receiver where he made one of the most famous catches in school history against rival UF.

PK played professional football for the New England Patriots (where he won a Super Bowl), Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, Oakland Raiders, Toronto Argonauts, Buffalo Bills, and Calgary Stampede.

Since retiring, he has spent his time being a father, coaching his children in youth sports, and working as a warehouseman in Ohio.

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Rennie is a former University of Georgia first-team All-American linebacker who played professional football for the Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Edmonton Eskimos, and BC Lions. Since retiring, he has become an accomplished author, keynote speaker, and professional development coach based out of the Atlanta area.

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Jason is a former 4-time letterman at Boise State University where he played defensive back. Currently, he is the CEO of virtual reality company Playbook Five.

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Auggie is the all-time leader in tackles for the University of South Florida. Currently, he is a middle school teacher and co-owns Bullshark Training.

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Changing The Field: #028 - Thomas R Williams

Nicknamed The Hitman, Thomas was a captain on USC’s football team where he and his Trojan teammates had a record of 59-6. They won 2 National Championships and 3 Rose Bowls.

Selected 155th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft Thomas played 5 years in the NFL before suffering a career ending neck injury.

Now Thomas is a CEO, author, Professional Speaker, NFL Player Engagement Ambassador, and Philanthropist.

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Sam Barrington, a former professional football player for the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, and Buffalo Bills joins Jeff Hawkins to discuss life lessons from football. The discussion involves the importance of emotional intelligence, coming to terms with retirement, and Sam’s successful construction business Sky Limit Equipment among other things.

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Jeff is joined by Baylin Trujillo to discuss his journey from playing  College football for the University of South Florida and Webber International to becoming an accomplished Quarterback Trainer and Business Owner.  Baylin is also a Co-Host for ESPN Orlando 580AM with Heath Ziglar on their High School Scoreboard show.

Jeff is joined by his former teammate Evan Landi to discuss his journey from playing  professional football in Germany to becoming a Firefighter/Paramedic back in South Florida.

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Jeff is joined by Greg Roe to discuss his journey from the Canadian Olympic Gymnastic team to competing with Nitro Circus and pioneering the new sport of Freestyle Trampoline.

Jeff is joined by Julius Forte to discuss his journey from playing football at the University of South Florida to becoming a Business Owner, Chef, and Culinary Arts instructor in the Tampa Bay Area.  Check out Forte Fuels in St. Petersburg, Florida for all of your meal prep needs!

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Jeff is joined by former Mizzou gymnast Jodie Libadisos to discuss her journey from college athletics to becoming an Associate Athletic Director at the University of South Florida.

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Jeff is joined by former division 1 football player Kalin Hall to discuss his journey from playing in college to becoming a Law Enforcement Officer in Hillsborough County, Florida.  

Disclaimer: The views shared on this podcast are in no way affiliated with Hillsborough County Police Department or Sheriff’s office.

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Jeff is joined by former professional football player Kion Wilson to discuss his journey from playing in the NFL to becoming a Medical Device Sales Representative and multi-weight Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion in Tampa, Florida. 

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Jeff is joined by his former teammate Luke Sager to discuss his journey from playing Division 1 football for the University of South Florida to becoming a Senior Sales Representative in Los Angeles, California. Continue the conversation at:

Jeff is joined by his beautiful wife Tamara to discuss his journey into retiring from playing football at the collegiate level for the University of South Florida.  We also discuss coaching football and dealing with the fear that comes along with finding a new identity away from sports.  

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