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After The Season w/ JayCee Ruffin

After The Season w/ JayCee Ruffin

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Summary
After the season podcast is hosted by former college basketball player JayCee Ruffin. She sits down one-on-one with other former athletes both known and unknown to have REAL, RAW and THERAPEUTIC conversation about life after the final season of being an athlete. While today they may have become successful entrepreneurs, high-level executives and more. What they haven't talked about is how they got there after playing sports wasn’t pretty. Some have suffered from depression, anxiety, embarrassment and more. Others actually came out on top immediately. Here they will share their storiesAfter The Season w/ JayCee Ruffin
Episodes
  • Ep. 12 Markia Beckwith: Natural Born Champion On & Off Court
    30 May 2023

    In this podcast, we sit down with Baltimore, Maryland native Markeia Beckwith, a State and Regional Champion out of Digital Harbor High school and former collegiate basketball player. 

    Today we get to hear her story of how she put academics before everything and why she made that choice. We delve into her journey of maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout high school, her desire to attend Ivy League schools, and how she ended up at a lower level college despite being a talented basketball player and academically inclined. 

    We also explore the role that her non-profit organization, Natural Born Champions, plays in her life today. From securing government funding to partnering with schools and creating a facility, Markeia's work with Natural Born Champions has surpassed her own dream level of success. 

    Tune in to hear Markeia's inspiring story of putting education first and how it led her to create a non-profit that helps young athletes achieve their dreams both on and off the court.

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    58 min
  • Ep. 11 Damon Wilson: The Player vs The Championship Coach
    23 May 2023

    Welcome to today's episode, where we have the pleasure of hosting a former tight end star, Damon Wilson. Damon began his journey at Bowie State University 25+ years ago on a full academic scholarship. Although he didn't receive a championship as a player, 20 years later, he delivered the first championship at his alma mater as the head coach and even went on to achieve a 3-peat!

    In this episode, Damon will share with us his experience and insight on how his transition away from the game he loved was easier than most can say. He will also discuss how his leadership as a Head Coach across multiple conferences; and also, how he's led multiple players to become great pro-level football players, better men, and better student-athletes.

    Throughout this episode, we'll hear Damon's thoughts on the importance of mentorship, the challenges that come with coaching, and how he has guided his team to success. His story is one of dedication, perseverance, and inspiration to all who have had to make a difficult transition in their life.

    So, sit back, relax, and join us as we dive into the world of Coach Damon Wilson, the former tight end star turned championship-winning coach.

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    55 min
  • Ep. 10 Kyle Arrington: From Practice Squad to Super Bowl Champion
    16 May 2023

    Welcome to this episode of our podcast where we talk about the inspiring journey of Super Bowl Champion Kyle Arrington. Kyle Arrington played college football for two of his four years he attended at Hofstra University, then went on to become an un-drafted signee in the NFL.

    He started out on the practice squads, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, before finally moving up to the roster for the New England Patriots. Kyle played nine years in the NFL, and during his time with the Patriots, he became a Super Bowl Champion alongside Tom Brady.

    However, things took a turn when he was released after the Super Bowl and picked up by the Baltimore Ravens, where his career ended due to a concussion during practice.

    But Kyle's life did not stop there. Today, he is a color analyst for Fox, NBC Washington Commanders, a husband, a father, a son, a brand ambassador, and still a Super Bowl Champ.

    What an inspirational journey and one that proves that with hard work and determination, you can achieve your dreams, no matter what obstacles come your way. Join us in this episode as we dive deep into Kyle's story and learn how he overcame adversity to find success both on and off the field.

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    1 hr
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