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Today on Move the Ball®, Jennifer learns about the challenges and opportunities that come with being eligible for the NFL draft. Listen in as Jennifer discusses the behind-the-scenes training tips, stories, and dreams of Daniel Crawford, tight end at Northern Illinois University.

Daniel Crawford is a tight end who played college football at Northern Illinois University. During 2020 season, Daniel played in 6 games and posted 21 receptions for 183 yards and 1 touchdown. In 2019, Daniel was ranked second on the team with 37 receptions and third with 443 receiving yards. Daniel graduated from NIU in 2019 with his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Computer Science with a Business Enterprise emphasis and also obtained master’s degree in Digital Marketing from NIU in 2020.

You can connect with Daniel in the following ways:

Daniel's IG: @two8s

Daniel's Twitter: @two8xs

AdvantEdge Sports Training IG: @coachbrancheau

EMG Sports IG: @emgsports 

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

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Today on Move the Ball®, Jennifer learns about the challenges and opportunities that come with being eligible for the NFL draft. Listen in as Jennifer discusses the behind-the-scenes training tips, stories, and dreams of Antjuan Simmons, linebacker at Michigan State University.

Antjuan Simmons currently ranks third in the Big Ten with 75 tackles and he led the Spartans with nine tackles for a loss (TFLs). During MSU’s 7-game season in 2020 Antjuan also had a sack, two fumble recoveries, two pass breakups, and two QB hurries. Antjuan also earned second-team All-Big Ten by the media team and third-team All-Big Ten by the Big Ten coaches.

You can connect with Antjuan in the following ways:

IG: @antjuan_34

Twitter: @_antjuan_

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Today on Move the Ball®, Jennifer learns about the challenges and opportunities that come with being eligible for the NFL draft. Listen in as Jennifer discusses the behind-the-scenes training tips, stories, and dreams of Elijah Molden, cornerback at University of Washington.

Elijah Molden is a cornerback who played college football at the University of Washington, where he played for four seasons (in 42 games), finishing his career with 153 tackles and 5 interceptions. For the 2020 season, Elijah was named a second-team All-American by Pro Football Focus, which also named him Pac-12 Player of the Year. In 2019, Elijah was named the Las Vegas Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP).

You can connect with Elijah in the following ways:

IG: @e_mold3n

Twitter: @e_mold3n

What does greatness look like for you? Get off the sideline and take the next step towards achieving your goals by downloading the exclusive Life Assessment and Goal Worksheet Jen uses with her clients to help them identify what they want and the most direct path for moving forward. Click here to download it now: bit.ly/crossthegoalline

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Though tax planning is a year round process, the culmination of tax planning each year is tax filing. Most people are familiar with filing their taxes by April 15th, but what are you doing throughout the year to make sure that you are being as tax-efficient as possible?

This week we discuss the different tax documents you will be receiving and what you and your tax team will need to make sure all is accounted for. We go over some of the commonly overlooked items, tax deductions specific to professional golfers, and clarify some of the myths on what you can and can not deduct.

Episode Highlights
1:30 – What you will get from the Tour
2:00 – Tax documents you need
3:00 – Avoid amending your taxes: often overlooked tax documents
3:45 – Foreign tax documents
5:12 – Ways to reduce what you pay in taxes
7:15 – “Tax efficiency is going to be such a good way for you to maximize the money in your pocket now”
8:30 – What is deductible and what is not deductible

Waste Management Open week is unlike any other on tour. It brings with it all sorts of craziness: sometimes good sometimes bad. This is a good reminder that sometimes things go wrong off the golf course and can potentially have a major impact on your finances if not protected correctly.

As an athlete you are a public figure and for all the good that brings, it can also be a target on your back. From minor car accidents, someone getting hurt on your property, to dog bites and parties, if someone sees an opportunity to sue, they will. Make sure you understand how to protect yourself from unforeseen liabilities and keep your personal assets and business assets separate so that you maintain proper protection.

Darryll Stinson was a D1 athlete on his way to making it pro when an injury led to an addiction, which got him kicked off the team. After attempting suicide, Stinson found his purpose, and now he lives his life full of hope and with the desire to help others.

Darryll had the spirit of an entrepreneur from a very young age. That drive eventually led to him diving into his collegiate sports career, where he further excelled. Pro sports was his ticket to freedom. It was how he would save his family from a life of poverty and secure a stable future for himself.

Those dreams and the identity he made for himself came crashing down after his injury and addiction issues, leaving him at a complete loss. The thought of picking up the pieces seemed daunting until he decided to rediscover his purpose and chase his renewed passions for entrepreneurship and service. 

Tune into this week’s episode for some great advice on what it takes to step into our authentic selves and dedicate our lives to pursuing our highest purpose and potential!

Key Takeaways

• When he first realized he was an entrepreneur (01:25)
• His sports journey (02:45)
• Getting kicked off the football team (06:20)
• Why you need to process your pain (08:15)
• What happened after his suicide attempt (11:45)
• Finding his higher purpose (16:10)
• What he’s passionate about (19:30)
• What he does to step into his authentic self (24:00)
• This is what you can do today to move the needle forward (26:05)

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Today on Move the Ball™, professional golfer Leslie Cloots discusses how a golf lesson on a family vacation led to her long term success as a professional athlete. Listen in as Jennifer and Leslie discuss the importance of involving others in a solo sport, creating an inner circle you can trust, how her daily routine has changed in quarantine, and why having a great team makes you a great athlete.

Leslie Cloots is a professional golfer from Antwerp, Belgium. She graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 2017, majoring in business administration. She is currently playing her 4th season on the LPGA Symetra Tour. Leslie also speaks 5 languages and enjoys piano and photography when she is off the course.

You can connect with Leslie in the following ways:

Instagram: @lesliecloots

Instagram: @birdiecast

Birdiecast Podcast: 

https://anchor.fm/birdiecast

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/birdiecast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdiecast-golf-life-on-tour/id1381187922

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Today on Move the Ball™, former NFL head coach and offensive coordinator Brad Childress shares his most powerful leadership lessons from his time as a professional athlete and coach. Listen in as Brad and Jennifer discuss figuring out a different path in professional football after an injury, identifying what makes a great player and leader within your team, and what it’s like working with some of the top players and coaches of the NFL.

Brad Childress spent over 40 years as a coach for many college football programs and NFL franchises, starting off his coaching career as the running backs coach for the University of Illinois. Brad's college coaching career also includes being on the coaching staff for Northern Arizona, Utah, and the University of Wisconsin. Brad has also coached in the NFL serving as offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns, and head coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, among other coaching roles. Brad retired from coaching in the Spring of 2020.

You can connect with Brad via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradchilli

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Today on Move the Ball™, athlete representative Leigh Steinberg shares how he started his career as an athlete representative and how he empowers his clients to make a positive impact on society. Join Jen and Leigh as they discuss the importance of developing relationships with your clients, infusing your work with your passion for impacting the world, and Leigh’s best advice for those considering becoming an athlete representative.

Leigh Steinberg was born and raised in Los Angeles by his parents, a teacher and librarian. He obtained both his undergraduate and law degrees from Cal where he was student body president during each tenure. Leigh has represented many of the most successful athletes and coaches in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, golf, etc., including the number one overall pick in the NFL draft for an unprecedented eight times in conjunction with 62 total first round picks. Furthermore, Leigh has represented other notable athletes such as Oscar De La Hoya and Lennox Lewis, as well as multiple Olympians and professional teams. With an unrivaled history of record-setting contracts, Leigh has secured over $3 billion for his 300+ pro athlete clients and directed more than $750 million to various charities around the world.

You can connect with Leigh in the following ways:

Website: https://www.steinbergsports.com/

Leigh Steinberg Agent Academy: https://www.steinbergsports.com/agent-academy/

Sports Career Conference: https://www.steinbergsports.com/sports-career-conference/

Instagram: @leighsteinberg 

Twitter: @steinbergsports

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Today on Move the Ball™, speaker, trainer, and coach Alex Molden shares his experience being the 11th draft pick in the first round of the 1996 NFL draft, and the most impactful lessons of his career. Join Jen and Alex as they discuss the importance of culture, leadership, and influence in college football, treating football like a business, and why he credits his severe knee injury to today’s success.

Alex is a former defensive back who played college football at the University of Oregon and was inducted into the Oregon Hall of Fame in 2008. Alex was drafted 11th overall in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. Alex played eight seasons in the NFL for the New Orleans Stains, the San Diego Chargers, and the Detroit Lions. Currently, Alex is a speaker, trainer, and coach that helps companies improve leadership and culture in the workplace.  

You can connect with Alex in the following ways:

Website: https://alexmoldenspeaks.com/

IG: @alexmolden  

Twitter: @alexmolden

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-molden-9693431b/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alex.molden1

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Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Alema Collins to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Alema shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game.

Alema Collins played college football as a defensive end at Ottawa University in Arizona where he made 74 tackles during his college career. He ranks second in team history with 18.5 TFLs (Tackle for loss) and he had 4.5 sacks, 4 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery. 

You can connect with Alema in the following ways:

Twitter: @Alema_Collins54

IG: @alemacollins

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Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Josh Metellus to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Josh shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game.

Josh Metellus played safety at the University of Michigan where he started all 13 games. During his 4 year career, he totaled 187 tackles (9 for a loss), a sack, five interceptions, and 21 pass breakups. This past season, Josh was named Co-Defensive Player of the Game for his performance at Maryland. Josh also led the team with 11 tackles against Alabama in the Citrus Bowl. At the NFL Combine, Josh put up 20 reps on the bench press, ran a 4.45s 40-yard dash, had a 36.5 inch vertical jump, had a 124 inch broad jump, a 6.94s cone drill, and a 4.4s 20-yard shuttle.

You can connect with Josh in the following ways:

IG: @noexcuses_23

Twitter: @NoExcuses_23

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Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Harrison Hand to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Harrison shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game.

Harrison Hand played defensive back for Temple University where he started all 12 games at cornerback, totaling 59 tackles (4 being tackles for loss), 8 pass break ups, 3 interceptions and a forced fumble. Prior to playing at Temple, Harrison played his first two seasons at Baylor University. At the NFL Combine, Harrison put up 14 reps on the bench press, ran a 4.52s 40-yard dash, had a 41 inch vertical jump, had a 133 inch broad jump, a 7.15s cone drill, and a 4.27s 20-yard shuttle.

You can connect with Harrison in the following ways:

Instagram: @harrisonhandd

Twitter: @__harry22 

Website: https://www.officialharrisonhand.com/

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Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Deshaunte Jones to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Deshaunte shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game.

Deshaunte Jones is a wide receiver who played at Iowa State University leading the team with 76 receptions for 877 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. His 76 catches is the second-best season total in school history and he ranks 8th in the Cyclones' record book for receiving yards. Deshaunte was second in the Big 12 conference this year and he ended his collegiate football career ranking second in Iowa State history with 184 receptions, 5th with 2,052 receiving yards, and tied 9th in touchdown catches with 12 touchdowns.

You can connect with Deshaunte in the following ways:
IG: @djoness3

Twitter: @djoness3

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Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Mathew Sexton to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Mathew shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game.

Mathew Sexton is a wide receiver who played at Eastern Michigan University finishing the 2019 season with 34 receptions for 508 yards and 4 touchdowns. Mathew played football at Clinton High School and was part of a program that went 45-4 during his career, having never lost a regular season game while he was there. Over Mathew's four-year career at Clinton High, he racked up 99 touchdowns and 6,623 yards of total offense.  

You can connect with Mathew in the following ways:

IG: @mathew_sexton10

Twitter: @mathew_sexton10

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Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Woody Brandom to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Woody shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game.

Woody Brandom is a tight end who played the last two seasons at Sam Houston State. Prior to that he spent time playing ball at Riverside Community College and Montana State. In high school, Woody earned All-CIF honors as a tight end and safety at Corona Santiago HS. During his high school career, Woody caught 52 passes for 880 yards and was voted Most Inspirational Shark by teammates.

You can connect with Woody in the following ways:

IG: @woody_brandom

Twitter: @woodybrandom

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Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Kylan Johnson to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Kylan shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game.

Kylan Johnson is a defensive linebacker who started off his college football career at the University of Florida from 2015-2018. As a Gator, Kylan posted a total of 83 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, and one sack. Kylan then played his last year at the University of Pittsburg where he made an immediate impact and totaled 54 stops, 10.5 TFLs, 6.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. 

You can connect with Kylan in the following ways:

IG: @kylanjohnson28

Twitter: @kylanjohnson28

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Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Isaiah Wright to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Isaiah shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game.

Isaiah Wright is a wide receiver who played for Temple University and finished the 2019 season with 47 receptions, 442 yards, and 5 touchdowns. Isaiah was also named AAC Special Teams Player of the Year and a Sporting News First Team All-American special teamer.

You can connect with Isaiah in the following ways:

IG: @itzonlywright

Twitter: @itz_onlywright

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Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Kedarian Jones to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Kedarian shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game.

Kedarian Jones is a wide receiver who played for the Memphis Tigers where he had a career 63 receptions for 972 yards and 7 touchdowns. Kedarian is also recognized as a team leader and was named Game Captain for the Memphis game against Ole Miss and was also Game Captain for his final game in the Cotton Bowl where Memphis played Penn State. 

You can connect with Kedarian in the following ways:

IG: _unotres

Twitter: _UnoTres

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Today on Move the Ball™, Jen chats with Brandon Polk to discuss his “path to the draft”, including memorable games, challenges, and lessons learned from playing football at the collegiate level. Listen in as Jen discusses the behind-the-scenes stories and tips that Brandon shares about his success and what has positioned him to be a contender in the NFL Draft and successful beyond the game.

Brandon Polk is a wide receiver who played this past year at James Madison University (JMU). Brandon started in all 16 games and was Second Team All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) wide receiver and led the team with 74 receptions for 1,179 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging 15.9 yards per catch. Brandon was ranked fourth in the CAA and 16th nationally in receiving touchdowns. Prior to playing at JMU, Brandon played wide receiver at Penn State University.

You can connect with Brandon in the following ways:

IG: @3ace_ 

Twitter: @TheKidd603!

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