Another year, another (https://www.sorinex.com/). Former NFL offensive lineman John Welbourn joins The Kids Table at this year’s SS19 conference for a conversation that goes far beyond football. Alongside Kids Table veteran Ed Streit, John reflects on what happens after the game ends and why the best competitors never stop finding new mountains to climb.
The conversation traces John's path from a decade in the NFL to helping build CrossFit's athletic training methodology, launching Power Athlete, and mentoring the next generation of coaches and athletes. The four of them explore confidence, career transitions, leadership, and why collaboration always beats competition when you're focused on playing the long game.
John also opens up about his own battle with brain injuries after football and the years he spent searching for answers. He shares the mindset that helped him rebuild, the lessons he's learned about health and longevity, and why curiosity has become one of his greatest competitive advantages.
Whether they're talking about coaching elite athletes, supporting friends instead of competing with them, or finding purpose after reaching the highest level of sport, this episode is packed with perspective on what it means to keep growing long after the scoreboard disappears.
Pull up a chair for a conversation about reinvention, resilience, and why the strongest competitors are always willing to become students again.
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About John Welbourn:
John Welbourn is a former NFL offensive lineman, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential voices in modern strength and conditioning. After spending 10 seasons in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, John transitioned into coaching and education, helping bridge the gap between elite athletic performance and everyday training.
He is the founder of Power Athlete, a coaching and education company that has trained thousands of coaches, athletes, and tactical professionals around the world. Known for his direct approach and deep understanding of performance, John has become a respected authority on strength development, leadership, resilience, and life after professional sports.
Today, John continues to educate through seminars, online programming, and his Power Athlete podcast, where he explores everything from human performance and health to business, mindset, and personal growth. His work is driven by one belief: the pursuit of strength extends far beyond the weight room.
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