In episode 21 of the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Kevin Shaffer, a former NFL player and the advancement officer at Hebron Christian Academy. He shares about growing up on the road, his path to the NFL, getting drafted by the Atlanta Falcons and signing a long-term contract with the Cleveland Browns. Through it all, he discusses the role faith played in his football career and what went into his decision to retire.
Ep. 21 Breakdown
(0:00) - Introduction
(1:01) - Growing up on the road
(7:36) - Kevin’s path to salvation
(12:31) - Getting recruited to the University of Tulsa
(22:18) - The process of getting into the NFL
(32:17) - Getting drafted to the Atlanta Falcons
(50:18) - Stories from the NFL
(57:49) - Signing with the Cleveland Brown
(1:03:40) - Deciding to call it quits
(1:06:08) - Coming to Hebron Christian Academy
