After The Gridiron
After The Gridiron
Lyle Green
Podcast featuring interviews with retired football players from the CFL and NFL. They will share their journey through football and discuss what they are doing in their lives now. Creator and host, Lyle Green, will navigate them through the interview and ask the questions they haven't been asked before. You will get a truely unique glimpse into the lives of these athletes and get to know them on a deeper level.
Interview With Former NFL Player Philip Stambaugh
Philip played 4 seasons of professional football with many stops along the way with teams in the NFL and NFL Europe.  He, like many, was a multi-sport athlete growing up, participating in baseball and wrestling in addition to football.  He attended Lehigh University in part because they would allow him to play two sports, as well as the fact that it was close to home.  Coming out of college the same year as Tom Brady, Philip was also overlooked and signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Buffalo Bills.  Post career, he dove head-first into coaching which is a passion he received from his dad, who is also a coach.  He also established himself in the business world starting a few companies with his dad as well.  For more on Philip, follow the links below.LINKStwitter: @philipstambaughinstagram: @777ps
Sep 14, 2021
33 min
Interview With Former NFL & CFL Player Kory Sheets
Kory enjoyed a 5 year pro career, spending time with the San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers and Oakland Raiders in the NFL.  He rose to stardom in the CFL playing with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.  He was a natural athlete as a child and was an excellent baseball player.  However football is the path he ended up taking.  He went to Purdue University, were he excelled in Big 10 competition.  He didn't get much of a look out of college, facing obstacles not only from players, but from coaches as well.  He ended up with the Riders and took full advantage of his opportunity.  He parlayed his performance up north into another shot in the NFL.  However, an achilles injury ended his chance.  After football, he struggled to cope without the game.  He has dipped into his artistic side, doing some acting as well as writing.  He's also now working in Tampa, doing some camps for kids with the city.  For more on Kory, use the links below.LINKSwebsite: Sheets24k.comtwitter: @Sheets24Kinstagram: @sheets24k
Aug 3, 2021
36 min
Interview With Former NFL Player Sedrick Irvin
Sedrick enjoyed a 4 year career in the NFL, spending time with the Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins.  After a great high school career where he shared a backfield with some standout players, he chose Michigan State University coached by Nick Saban.  While there he became an All-American runningback.  In 1999, he was a 4th round pick for the Lions.  He's now coaching at Gulliver Prep in Miami.  For more on Sedrick, use the links below.LINKStwitter: @coachirvin
Jul 6, 2021
35 min
Interview With Former NFL Player Noel LaMontagne
Noel achieved his dream of playing in the NFL, playing for 3 years with the Cleveland Browns.  Sports was not a big part of his life as a child, with his parents not wanting him to participate in organized sports.  He eventually entered the sports arena in an unusual sport; cycling.  He eventually made it to the football field where became a well sought after prospect.  He excelled academically as well, which allowed him to be accepted to many schools on his academic merit alone, before he decided on a where to go for football.  He chose the University of Virginia, which had the athletic and academic combination he was looking for.   He had a stellar career there, earning All-American honours athletically and academically.  Injuries derailed his career, which had a promising trajectory.  Now retired, he is the Director of Verdence Capital Advisors, an asset management company.  They also have a sports & entertainment division, which allows him to stay involved in the game by advising the players on how to best manage their wealth.  For more information on Noel, please follow the links below.LINKS website: https://verdence.com/ (www.Verdence.com) sports & entertainment division: https://verdencepro.com/ (www.VerdencePRO.COM) twitter: https://twitter.com/nolamo77?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@nolamo77) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nolamo77/ (@nolamo77)RESOURCES http://www.atgridiron.com (www.atgridiron.com)
Jun 14, 2021
1 hr 4 min
Interview With Former CFL Great, and Current CFLPA President Solomon Elimimian
Solomon had an outstanding 10 year career in the CFL playing for the BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Baseball was his first love as a sport, but football is where he would make a name for himself. He was not highly recruited out of high school, but went to the University of Hawaii where he developed into a star. He left as the schools all-time leader in tackles. Despite his success, he didn't get much attention from the NFL. He trained for months hoping for an opportunity. That opportunity came from the CFL, a league which he had no idea about. CFL coaching legend Wally Buono gave him a shot, even though it took two workouts to do it. He made an impression right away, winning the leagues Rookie of the Year award in his first season. He went on to win many awards, as well as a Grey Cup Championship in a memorable 2011 season. He's now still involved in the game, serving as the President of the CFL Players Association, and working towards a return to the field for this season. For more on Solomon, check out the links below.LINKS:twitter: https://twitter.com/solomone56?lang=en (@SolomonE56)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solomone56/?hl=en (@solomone56)RESOURCES:www.atgridiron.com
May 10, 2021
41 min
Interview With Former NFL Executive Paul Epstein
Bonus episode with Paul Epstein who is a 15 year veteran in the professional sports industry as an executive. He shares his experiences in sports and how it led him to write his new book, "The Power of Playing Offense, A Leader's Playbook For Personal and Team Transformation." LINKS:instagram:https://www.instagram.com/paulepsteinspeaks/ ( @paulepsteinspeaks)linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulepsteinspeaks (Paul Epstein)website: https://paulepsteinspeaks.com/ (www.paulepsteinspeaks.com)RESOURCES:www.atgridiron.com
Apr 17, 2021
35 min
Interview With Former NFL Great Ottis Anderson
Ottis (OJ) Anderson enjoyed a stellar 14 year NFL career, playing with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants. He grew up playing sports like baseball, but football was his passion. For university, he chose the University of Miami primarily because it was close to home. He had offers from all the top schools in Florida and across the country, but with his strong bond with his mother, he saw no need to go elsewhere. At Miami, he blossomed into an elite back which saw him become a 1st-Team All-American. His NFL career started off with a bang, as he was only a handful of yards away from leading the league in rushing as a rookie. His team success came as a member of the Giants, winning 2 Super Bowls, and earning Super Bowl MVP honours in Super Bowl XXV. After football, he was involved in the insurance business for many years. He is currently a Patient Ambassador for Novo Nordisk, a healthcare company that he has teamed up with as he shares his journey with diabetes. He is also involved with Tridelix, a 5-D imaging company that is producing some amazing things. For more information, please follow the links below.LINKStwitter: https://twitter.com/OJAnderson24?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@OJAnderson24)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otis_ojanderson24/?hl=en (@otis_ojanderson24)company: https://www.novonordisk.com/ (NovoNordisk)company: https://tridelix.com/ (Tridelix)RESOURCESwww.atgridiron.com
Mar 1, 2021
45 min
Interview With Former NFL Player Sean Conley
Sean played 4 seasons of professional football with stops in Detroit, Indianapolis and New York. He also kicked in NFL Europe with the Scottish Claymores. He played other sports growing up but football was always his passion. He didn't have much formal training growing up, but his love for the game fueled him to work on his craft. He was a self-taught kicker and would spend hours kicking, trying to hone in his accuracy. After some time at a couple division 3 schools, he got an opportunity at the University of Pittsburgh where he finally was able to learn from an experienced coach. His leg talent got him an chance in the NFL and he was able to fulfill a dream of kicking in the pros. After football, he struggled a while trying to find a new path. He eventually got into yoga and now owns a studio with his wife called "Amazing Yoga." He has also written a book, "The Point After" where he talks about his life after football. Use the links below for more information.LINKSwebsite: https://www.seanconley.net/ (www.SeanConley.net)twitter: https://twitter.com/sean_conley_?lang=en (@Sean_Conley_)RESOURCESwww.atgridiron.com
Feb 15, 2021
40 min
Interview With Former Pro Football Player Marcelis Branch
Marcelis enjoyed a 4 year professional football career, with 2 of those coming in the NFL. He spent time with the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers before going to the XFL. However, he is looking to return to the gridiron in either the XFL or CFL. As that opportunity develops, he has started a fitness apparel line, NDO Society. The NDO stands for, "No Days Off." The name is in line with his philosophy that has aided him in achieving great success on the football field. He is passionate about the environment as well, which is why portions of sales go towards the planting of trees. For more information on Marcelis, please follow the links below.LINKSwebsite: www.ndosociety.comtwitter: https://twitter.com/_hit_mann?lang=en (@_Hit_Mann)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hit_mann/?hl=en (_Hit_Mann)RESOURCESwww.atgridiron.com
Jan 11, 2021
29 min
Interview With Former NFL Player & Renowned Speaker Tom Flick
Tom played 7 seasons in the NFL with stops in Washington, New England, Cleveland, San Diego and New York, with the Jets. He played different sports growing up, but football was his favourite. His love of the game was apparent very early, as he found ways to sneak into opportunities to work with NFL teams playing exhibition games in his city. He played collegiately at the University of Washington, where he became team MVP and Pac 10 player of the year. He was drafted in the 4th round of the 1981 draft by Washington who was coached by the legendary Joe Gibbs. Unable to earn starter status, he bounced around to a few teams before his career ended. Despite that, he was thankful for the experience because it strengthened his faith in God. Since his retirement, he has become a sought after speaker, having done talks for fortune 500 companies as well as the White House. For more information on Tom, or to book his for a speaking engagement, follow the links below.LINKS:website: www.TomFlick.comtwitter: https://twitter.com/tomflick?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@tomflick)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_flick/ (@tom_flick)YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TomFlickVideo (TomFlickVideo)RESOURCES:www.atgridiron.com
Dec 28, 2020
43 min
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