Walk With TFB

During this walk, Lucy shares why education abroad is for all athletes. A United Kingdom native, Lucy is a returning guest to the Walk With TFB Podcast. During her first appearance, we learned more about her story, career experiences, and moments that led her to create Athlete Futures Abroad (AFA) in 2022. Lucy is the Founder of ⁠Athlete Futures Abroad (AFA)⁠. AFA is the study discovery platform that empowers student-athletes to explore overseas study. AFA equips athletes with the necessary knowledge, tools and resources to pursue their education in the UK, regardless of their desire to continue competing. Discussion points in this episode include but are not limited to: Impact of global politics on students desire to study abroad Social media as a tool for international student recruitment How UK universities choose to become competitive destinations for former NCAA athletes Role of Graduate Route Visa in decision making to study abroad in the UK Lucy recognizes the value of education abroad. AFA is committed to connecting all students and athletes to opportunities in the United Kingdom, including NCAA athletes who have exhausted their eligibility. This episode surely sets the tone for the rest of Season 6! Tell a friend to tell an athlete about Athlete Futures Abroad! Visit AFA's website! ⁠www.athletefuturesabroad.com ⁠ Follow AFA on ⁠Instagram⁠!

During this walk, Timi explains what it means to be a British-Nigerian playing American football. Born in London and from Nigerian descent, Timi played global football (soccer) his entire life. After watching Super Bowl LVI between the Rams and Bengals, he became intrigued with the sport. His mom's encouragement was the final push. Timi decided to pivot away from soccer and learn American football. In 2022, Timi enrolled at the NFL Academy. Founded in 2019, the NFL Academy is “a global initiative by the NFL, which aims to use American football to create life-changing opportunities for young people all around the world.” The Academy is THE international athlete pathway to compete as an NCAA college athlete. His story has been covered by ESPN and Sky Sports, but during this episode Timi gets to share his story with his own words. Discussion points: Timi's commitment to being a STUDENT-athlete Timi's career plans alongside NFL aspirations Growth of American football in the U.K. International athlete recruiting process Future of NFL Academy talent in the NCAA Big 10 stadiums Timi is looking forward to competing in Timi is trilingual but throughout this episode he speaks his truth. Buy stock in the NFL Academy now. International football athletes are coming to the NCAA. Timi and others are leading the way. Instagram: @TimiOke Blog: NFL Academy, International Football Athlete Pathway to NCAA

During this walk, Maria Jose (MJ) talks to us about the Pittsburgh Steelers international content strategy. An Honduras native, MJ graduated from Texas Christian University (TCU). While at TCU, she became enamored with American football and was eager to work in sport. Soon after her first football game, she secured her first internship with TCU athletics and the rest was history. MJ currently serves as the International Content Manager for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In her role, she is responsible for contributing to the Steelers' global expansion strategy through engagement on social platforms. Through the NFL's International Home Marketing Areas (IHMA) program, the Steelers have marketing rights in Mexico, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. Discussion points include: Detailing the role of an NFL international content manager Strategy to attract and engage global Steelers fan base NFL's International Home Marketing Areas (IHMA) program American football globalization and community engagement Favorite international content and experiences College sport globalization and future directions NFL globalization does not happen by osmosis. Humans dictate what happens and how it happens. The NFL named her a "Next Woman Up," but we argue that she's already arrived. Phenomenal episode in English. Part two will be in Spanish. Muchas gracias, Maria Jose! Connect with MJ on LinkedIn Follow: Los Steelers on Instagram (Steelers Mexico) Follow: Steelers Deutschland on Instagram (Steelers Germany)