Special Encore Presentation: Life After the NFL
November 19, 2013
Hosted by Karif Byrd
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Episode Description
As we continue the conversation on college recruiting and how it has changed over the years, we will speak with Leroy Irvin, a 4 time All-Pro NFL player who still holds the record for most punt return yards in a single game. Leroy Irvin will share his experience of getting recruited in the 70’s, his experience at Kansas University, playing in the NFL and once out of the league, how he made the transition to a normal life while still keeping football in the mix.
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Get It Done Sports Radio is everything that you need to know about becoming the total college athlete and how to get through the recruiting process. We’ll discuss local and national high school stand outs as the days count down to the biggest day in college sports, National Signing Day. We will also talk with past and current college and NFL players and coaches to gather insight, knowledge and an understanding about their college experiences and lessons learned.
Karif Byrd
Karif Byrd is no stranger to success. As a 2000 University of Georgia Bulldog graduate, he raised the athletic bar in football, track and field. A three time All-SEC Track and Field awardee, Byrd was part of a distance medley team that smashed a 20 year school record. As a wide receiver for the Bulldogs high profile football team, Byrd laid the framework and foundation that allowed him to professionally compete in today’s highly competitive market. He mastered both the theory and the practical application of competitive sports. These skills would be a vital part of his career in coaching, training and conditioning. Byrd trains high school athletes, conducts workshops, leadership seminars and camps throughout California.
In 2007, Byrd formed Get It Done Sports as a way to transfer his on field experience to youthful athletes, schools, institutions and athletic programs. Through local camps, 7 on 7 passing tournaments and youth and high school combines, Get It Done Sports has earned a reputation as one of the top sporting event facilitators in California.
In 2013 Byrd started the Lisa Byrd Get It Done Foundation, created to assist those less fortunate in participating in the Get It Done camps for free as well as providing education through complimentary workshops and leadership seminars.
Episode Directory
December 2013
November 2013
- 11/26/2013: Special Encore Presentation: Baseball recruiting.. What you need to know Listen Now
- 11/19/2013: Special Encore Presentation: Life After the NFL Listen Now
- 11/12/2013: Special Encore Presentation: A player's perspective...the experience of going full circle; being recruited, playing in college, playing in the pros and then coaching college. Listen Now
- 11/5/2013: Get it Done Sports Radio Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Listen Now
