2014-2015 Legends Community Resource Guide

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RESOURCE GUIDE

2014-2015


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction Letter from Tracy Perlman & Troy Vincent ..................5

NFL League Office Contacts ....................................................................6

NFL Legends Community .........................................................................8

NFL Calendar Initiative Opportunities ................................................10

Social Media Accounts .............................................................................11

NFL Player Benefits .................................................................................12

Player Engagement NFL Next Programs ............................................13 NFL Next Introduction Transition Assistance Program Career Development

2014-2015 Internships

Career Development Symposium Bill Walsh NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship NFL-NCAA Future Football Coaches Academy NFL-NCAA Coaches Academy NFL-NCAA Champion Forum NFL Business Management & Entrepreneurial Program NFL Boot Camp Series

Broadcasting Advanced Broadcasting Sports Journalism & Communications Consumer Products The Personal Finance Program

The Trust ....................................................................................................21

Education Assistance ............................................................................ 22 Continuing Education Programs Tuition Assistance Benefit Gene Upshaw Player Assistance Trust Fund

Legends Community Exclusives ......................................................... 24 NFL Foundation Youth Football Camp Grants

NFL Player Matching GrantsNFL Player Foundation Grants

A Football Life & NFL Films Presents Heads Up Football Ambassador Program

Legends Community Lounge

NFL Shop DiscountPro Football Hall of Fame Legacy Card

Together We Make Football

Financial/Medical Assistance ...............................................................31 NFL Player Care Foundation Gene Upshaw Player Assistance Trust Fund

Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund NFL Retired Players Association

Gay Culverhouse Players Outreach ProgramTotal Wellness ..........................................................................................35 NFL Ambassadors NFL Life Line

NFL Alumni AssociationWomens Resource Initiative

Additional Contact Information ..........................................................39


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On behalf of the National Football League, we

are pleased to present you with the NFL Legends

Community Resource Book.

We recognize the contributions you have made to thesuccess of the game. As a former NFL player, you are

part of the NFL family and we want to make sure that

you are aware of all that is available to you through the

league, the teams, and our partners.

The Legends Community was developed to embrace

and celebrate all who have played in the NFL. Its

mission is to bring opportunities and information to

you through other members of the Legends Community

and to help you stay connected with former teammates

and other players you met during your playing days.

There are a number of resources available to assist you

following your playing career. These resources includebenefits you may be entitled to, career development,

financial, medical, or educational assistance, and total

wellness. This book consolidates these resources into

a single location regardless of the organization to

streamline communication for you.

We appreciate your participation in the NFL Legends

Community and look forward to connecting with you.

Thanks,

Tracy Perlman and Troy Vincent


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NAME PHONE EMAIL

212-450-2031

212-450-2494

212-450-2258

212-450-2251

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Joe Browne

(Senior Advisor to the Commissioner)

Andrew Jo

(PCF)

Belinda Lerner

(PCF and Benefits)

Patrick Reynolds

(Benefits)

Retired Player Programs

The NFL has a wide variety of programs that are

designed to assist former players and maximize their

post-NFL life. Such retired player programs

include collectively bargained NFL benefits, otherhealth and welfare programs and charitable grantsfor qualifying players through the NFL Player CareFoundation (PCF). For information on the availableprograms, eligibility requirements and how to accessthem, please contact the appropriate NFL employee

listed below.

NAME PHONE EMAIL

April Donnelly

Andrew HuffordChidozie Ibeabuchi

Tracy Perlman

General Information

212-450-2160

212-450-2218212-450-2052

212-450-2157

[email protected]

[email protected]@NFL.com

[email protected]

[email protected]

NFL LEAGUE OFFICE CONTACTS

NFL Player Engagement

NFL Player Engagement assists players in

reaching their highest potential on and off-the-

field with guidance, support, and resources

provided before, during, and after their NFL

experience. NFL Player Engagement works

with three core audiences: Prep, Life, and Next.

NFL Life (current players) and NFL Next (retired

players) reach more than 2,000 NFL players and

spouses each year through a variety of programs

and services focused on career development,

financial and continuing education, as well as

personal, psychological, and physical wellness.

Entertainment And Player Marketing

NFL Entertainment and Player Marketing assists

current and former players in elevating their

images/brands while creating new opportunities

for them to engage with the League, their current

and former clubs, sponsors and licensees, and

with the entertainment marketing marketplace.

NFL Player Marketing specifically oversees the

NFL Legends Community.

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

NAME PHONE EMAIL

Charles Way

Kimberly Fields

Patrick Kerney

Dwight Hollier

Samantha Kleinman

James Thrash

NFL Player

Engagement Hotline

212-450-2643

212-450-2356

212-450-2094

212-450-2055

212-450-2776

212-450-2447

1-855-4PE-2472

1-855-473-2472


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Legends Community Directors & Coordinators

contact information:

NAME, REGION & TITLE CELL

917-886-1824

917-751-2907

917-693-4890

831-278-0211

917-693-8722

917-693-7493

917-751-0788

917-693-5256

917-693-8755

917-693-9273

917-658-0790

917-658-1403

917-751-8213

917-494-3202

917-658-0856

917-576-4943

917-751-2527

917-693-9637

917-576-8073

917-751-0784

EMAIL

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Mack Strong

Pacific West Director

Mark Bruener

Pacific West Coordinator

Rod Woodson


Dwight Clark


Leonard WheelerCentral South Director

Rocket Ismail

Central South Coordinator

Jay Novacek


Will Shields


Aeneas Williams

Central North Director

Chad Pennington

Central North Coordinator

Orlando Pace


Ahman Green


Donovin Darius

Southeast Director

Mike Rucker

Southeast Coordinator

Warrick Dunn


Mark Brunell


Ed Reynolds

Northeast Director

Keith Elias

Northeast Coordinator

J.B. Brown


Garry Cobb


Region

Pacific West

Central South

Central North

Southeast

Northeast

States

WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, UT, AZ, MT, WY

CO, NM, KS, OK, TX, AR, LA

ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, MI, IN,KT,OH

MS, TN, AL, FL, GA, SC, NC

ME, VT, NH, NY, MA, CT, NJ, PA, WV, VA, DE, MD

NFL LEGENDS COMMUNITY

Twenty Legends will serve as ambassadors, leading

the outreach and assisting the NFL in administering

the NFL Legends Community. They are broken down

by region with one Director and three Coordinators

to service each region.

Southeast

Donovin Darius

Mike Rucker

Warrick Dunn

Mark Brunell

Pacific West

Mack Strong

Mark Bruener

Rod Woodson

Dwight Clark

Central South

Leonard Wheeler

Rocket Ismail

Jay Novacek

Will Shields

Central North

Aeneas Williams

Chad Pennington

Orlando Pace

Ahman Green

Northeast

Ed Reynolds

Keith Elias

J.B. Brown

Garry Cobb

Names in BoldIndicate Directors

I

Central North

Central South

Pacific West

Southeast

Northeast

NFL Legends Community: Assigned Territories


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SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS

The NFL Legends Community is now on social

media including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

The Facebook and LinkedIn accounts (NFL Legends

Community) are private groups exclusively forformer players to reconnect with other Legends,

share information about your community events and

initiatives and see all the new opportunities offered

to you by the League. For the Facebook and LinkedIn

pages, members must request access or be invited by

an existing member.

Also, follow the NFL Legends Community on Twitter -

@NFLEGENDS. We encourage all to use the following

hashtags when tweeting about former players:

#NFLLEGENDS / #NFLLEGENDSCOMMUNITY /

#GETCONNECTEDSTAYENGAGED.

For more information about the NFL LegendsCommunity, please visit nflplayerengagement.com/

legends and nflengagementzone.com/Resources/

LegendsCommunity.

NFL CALENDAR INITIATIVE

OPPORTUNITIES

NFL Legends will be integrated into the following League Events:

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PLAYER ENGAGEMENT

NFL NEXT PROGRAMS

NFL Next Introduction

NFL Next challenges former NFL players to think about

the next step in their lives and provides services and

resources that foster a successful transition to life

after their NFL playing experience. By always planning

for the future, players will recognize that football is

part of lifes journey and not the final destination.

NFL Next programs are available to help you and your

family transition to that next step in life. For moreinformation on all NFL Next Programs, please contact

James Thrash.

Contact: James Thrash

[email protected], 212-450-2447

1-855-4PE-2472 (NFL Player Engagement Hotline)

Website:nflplayerengagement.com/next

Registration:nflengagementzone.com

Transition Assistance Program

As a player, you devoted your life to self-improvement

staying in the game by using every opportunity to

bring you to new levels of excellence. Now that youare transitioning beyond your playing experience,

you should continue doing what you do best. The

NFL Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is designed

to give you the tools and peer-to-peer support for a

successful transition. In partnership with NFL Legends

and top universities, NFL TAP educates you and your

family about essential components of transition

including physical, psychological, and social changes.

This interactive program is 3.5 days in length and

seeks to provide connections and resources which will

last a lifetime.

Career DevelopmentThe objectives of the National Football League Career

Development Program (CDP) are to:

Provide players with professional development

training (brand assessment, presentation skills

NFL PLAYER BENEFITS

As a member of the NFL Legends Community, there

are a number of benefits which you may be eligible

to receive. If you have a question about receiving

health insurance, adding a beneficiary to your

pension, filing for disability benefits, changing

your 401(k) investment options, or anything else in

your package of NFL benefits, a representative at

1-800-NFL-GOAL (1-800-635-4625)will be sure that

you find the right answer. Some of the benefits that

they can help you navigate include:

Health Benefits

Health insurance through the NFL Player

Insurance Plan

Health insurance through an Affordable Care

Act Marketplace

Joint replacement surgery assistance

Neurological and spinal evaluations

Discounted prescription drug coverage

Supplemental Medicare coverage

Life insurance

Long term care insurance Access to assisted living facilities

Reimbursement for medical expenses

Financial Benefits

Monthly NFL pension

NFL disability

NFL 401(k) and Annuity accounts

NFL Severance pay

Reimbursement for college tuition

Additional information is available by logging into your

benefits portal at www.mygoalline.com .

For any questions, contact a benefits representative at

1-800-NFL-GOAL (1-800-635-4625).


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You also have the option to work one-on-one with

Player Engagement to identify job shadow and

internship opportunities outside of what is listed

above.

Please note: Some internships take place throughout

the year while others are only during the offseason,

and some may have application deadlines. Please refer

to the full descriptions on the Engagement Zone and

apply to as many as you are interested in.

Career Development Symposium

In advance of the Career Development Symposium,each club nominates several aspiring head coach and

general manager prospects to attend the program

at Wharton School of Business. Once in attendance,

participants will be able to develop necessary

leadership skills and familiarize themselves with the

hiring process through networking opportunities,

interview preparation, and the chance to gain

perspective from current owners, general managers,

and head coaches.

The program is designed to improve the overall quality

and strengthen the pipeline for general manager and

coaching positions.

The Continuing Education Program (CEP)

The National Football League Continuing Education

Program (CEP) assists current and former NFL players

to complete their undergraduate degree, pursue

graduate studies and utilize other educational

opportunities to prepare for life after football.

Administered by the NFL Player Engagement staff,

the CEP partners with colleges and universities across

the country to design detailed plans to assist players

in reaching their educational goals. By working

closely with academic advisors, these individualized

educational plans may include opportunities to pursue

coursework in a players franchise city, at his originalinstitution or through distance learning via Internet-

based coursework.

Company

CB Richard Ellis

CBS Interactive

Cisco

Conti

Deutsch

EA Sports

Fight Ready

High Noon Entertainment

iBN Sports

Merrill Lynch

MetLife

Metro Data Networks

Morgan Stanley

National Scouting Reports

NCAA

NFL Draft

NFL International

NFL League Office

NFL Security Apprenticeship

Park Lane

Quicken Loans

United Way

University of Arkansas

University of Tennessee

USA Football

Industry/Business Area

Real Estate

Online Media

Information Technology

Construction Management

Public Relations/Advertising

Gaming

Athletic Training

TV Production/Development

Broadcasting

Financial Services

Insurance/Financial Services

Information Technology

Financial Services

Scouting

Athletics Administration

Event Operations

International Business

Athletic Administration

Security/Law Enforcement

Finance

Home & Retail Lending

Non-profit



Youth Sports

training, business etiquette, resume writing, and

interview skills) to facilitate their growth as public

figures and their transition out of professional

football and into a second career.

Provide internships, informational interviews,shadowing, and structured learning opportunitiesin all fields of interest to players in an effort toassist them in becoming acquainted with therequirements of the job market as they exist

outside of professional football.

2014-2015 Internships

Its never too early to start thinking about your

future, and the offseason is your opportunity to

explore interests outside of football. A job shadow or

internship is a great way to explore a career field, build

your professional network, and develop skills that

you can use in all aspects of your life. Customize your

offseason experience with Player Engagement.

The following are companies that the NFL has

worked with to secure internship and job shadowing

opportunities for current and former players.


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NFL-NCAA Future Football Coaches Academy

The NFL-NCAA Future Football Coaches Academy

(FFCA) is an educational forum where individuals who

have recently completed their collegiate eligibility,

and have a desire to enter the college football

coaching profession, will learn about and explore

football coaching careers with a primary focus

on intercollegiate athletics. The program assists

participants in identifying personal values, individual

behavioral styles, and the viability of pursuing a career

in coaching. Participants will learn the various aspects

of securing, managing, and excelling as a coach at theintercollegiate level while networking with various

football coaching professionals from NCAA member

institutions.

NFL-NCAA Coaches Academy

Those who may have high school or college coaching

experience are able to further hone their skills at the

NFLNCAA Coaches Academy. Accomplished coaches,

business leaders, and athletic administrators provide

educational tools and networking opportunities to

30 current and former players and NCAA coaches

who have less than eight years of college coaching

experience. Participants will familiarize themselveswith the interview process, build a personal and

professional brand, and develop an understanding

of the demanding responsibilities associated with a

coaching position.

NFL-NCAA Champion Forum

The NFL-NCAA Champion Forum provides an

education tailored to those who have been

identified as having a future in head coaching at the

intercollegiate level. Participants are able to complete

mock interviews, learn the importance of preparation,

and network with NCAA personnel.

NFL Business Management & EntrepreneurialProgram

The NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial

Program is a joint effort between the league, the NFL

Players Association and premiere graduate business

Players who have already completed their

undergraduate degree may opt to participate in

graduate school or professional certification programs

aimed at enhancing their skills and abilities. The CEP

can assist players to identify appropriate, accredited

schools, provide guidance on admission requirements

including graduate exams (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.)

and assist players in the preparation of their graduate

application.

The Princeton Review

Player Engagement has formed a relationship withThe Princeton Review (TPR) to provide enhanced

educational materials and resources to the NFL family.

TPR provides articles on educational topics that are

featured on the Player Engagement website and on the

Engagement Zone.

All member of the NFL family are eligible to receive

a 10% discount on TPRs test preparation and

educational books and on test preparation classes.

Information about the discount can be found on the

NFL Engagement Zone.

Player Engagement is also collaborating with TPR on

the Targeted Learning Program. Targeted Learning isa

series of confidential one-on-one tutoring sessionsto assist NFL players, their wives and significant

others, and their children to improve their critical

reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary skills.

Player Engagement will cover the cost of a designated

number of Targeted Learning sessions per team each

year.

Bill Walsh NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship

Designed as a vocational tool to increase the number

of full-time NFL minority coaches, all 32 NFL Clubs

participate in this program on an annual basis.

With the assistance of its Advisory Council, which

was formed in 2012, the program aims to use NFLClubs training camps, offseason workout program,

and minicamps to give talented minority coaches

opportunities to observe, participate, and gain

coaching experience that will ultimately lead to a full-

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options are available, including creating your own

blog; and learn what it would take to become a

sports communications professional at the pro or

college level. Through panel discussions, breakout

sessions, field exercises, and concentrated writing

labs, participants will hone their writing skills in

an interactive setting. Participants will build their

portfolios and receive feedback and mentoring from

top sports journalists, communications professionals

at college and pro teams, and Bowling

Green faculty.

Consumer Products

The NFL Consumer Products department is the

architect of the NFLs brand as it relates to Retail

products, On-Field product, Club Practice Gear, and

products, On-Field product, Club Practice Gear, and

Promotional items. This division works with NFL

licensing partners and retailers to identify key product

trends and new business opportunities.

This custom program is tailored to those who are

interested in learning more about the consumer

products design, licensing, and manufacturing

industries. Under the guidance of faculty from a top

university and official NFL Licensees, participants willreceive an overview of the consumer products field

with a focus on business planning, product marketing,

and industry trends and practices. A tour of a licensee

campus and an exclusive visit to the NFLs Consumer

Products Summit will enhance the lessons learned in

classroom sessions and provide a great backdrop for

the extensive mentoring and networking opportunities

available. The four days will culminate in a Group Pitch

Project in which participants will compete in groups to

develop, create, and deliver a product pitch to a panel

comprised of League executives and industry experts.

The Personal Finance Program

The Personal Finance Program, open to current andformer players and their spouses/significant others,

will empower participants with an exponentially

heightened sense of control over their finances and

those they employ to manage them.

schools. These custom programs seek to improve

players ability to evaluate business opportunities

through interactive workshops, stimulating

discussions and practical knowledge. This program is

ideal for NFL players interested in owning, operating or

building their own businesses. Topics covered include:

personal investments, non-profit and social awareness

foundations, business plan review and assessment,

property management, operations and cash-flow

management, recruiting, hiring, and human resource

management. Players are provided the opportunity

to look at realistic business scenarios and dissect

opportunities they may be considering.

NFL Boot Camp Series

Broadcasting

Boot Camp: Broadcasting offers current and former

NFL players the opportunity to explore multiple on-air

job functions. The NFL Boot Camp: Broadcasting is a

hands-on program which offers current and former

NFL players the opportunity to explore multiple on-air

job functions in the television/media business. More

than 1/3 of past participants have secured full or part-

time broadcasting opportunities as a result of this

dynamic program.

Advanced Broadcasting

NFL Boot Camp: Advanced Broadcasting allows

those who have successfully completed NFL Boot

Camp: Broadcasting to get back in the studio with top

broadcasters for additional coaching and feedback on

their technique. Participants will have the opportunity

to build upon their knowledge of studio analysis,

field reporting, radio broadcasting, and play by play

analysis through one-on one meetings with faculty and

mentors to further develop their skills.

Sports Journalism & Communications

Hosted by Bowling Green State University, the Boot

Camp: Sports Journalism & Communications will

provide aspiring journalists and communications

professionals the opportunity to hear the latest from

industry leaders; find out what social media


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THE TRUST

The Trust is designed to provide an ecosystem of

support for former players, with an emphasis on overall

health and successful transition from professional

football. The Trust staff counsels players through

a wellness plan across six primary pillars: Brain

and Body, Career, Financial, Education, Personal

Interaction and Lifestyle.

The Trust emerged from the commitment of the

National Football League Players Association (NFLPA)

and its members to ensure that players are provided

access to benefits and services that assist in theirsuccess beyond the game of football. It culminates the

hard-fought efforts of past and present CBA battles to

better serve former NFL players. As such, The Trust is a

benefit earned by NFL Players. Below is an overview of

The Trusts partner services:

Contact:Bahati Van Pelt

[email protected]

202-212-6181, 866-725-0063 (main)

Website:playerstrust.com

PILLAR PARTNERS SERVICES

BRAIN AND BODY

CAREER

FINANCIAL

EDUCATION

PERSONAL

INTERACTION

LIFESTYLE

University of North Carolina atChapel Hill Brain and BodyHealth Program

Tulane Institute of SportsMedicine

Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, LasVegas, Weston FL)

Massachusetts General (Boston)

Athlife Babson College SCORE

Financial Finesse Hillard Heintz

Athlife

Captain Events Locker Room Lounges Social Media

EXOS (formerly known asAthletes Performance)

Initial Screening Musculoskeletal and

Rehabilitation Evaluation Cognitive and Neuropsychological Evaluation Transition Counseling

Career Services and Counseling Entrepreneurial education Small business resources

Financial education, planningand management

Comprehensive backgroundsecurity investigations

Degree completion planning The Trust Scholarship Fund

The Locker Room Networking opportunities

Lifestyle strategies for healthyliving

Personalized workout andnutrition plans

Physical therapy Pain Management

Through interactive tool building using Microsoft

Excel, participants will leave with the tools to

tightly monitor the costs and performance of their

financial advisors. Just as important, participants

will receive lessons from the history of our economy

and investment world to formulate reasonable

expectations with which forecasts can be made.

Using such figures and an understanding of their

history, volatility and impact on financial lives,

participants will receive further instruction on

Microsoft Excel to build a model that, using the best

available information, breaks down decades of futureexpenses and how those relate to what theyre earning

during their NFL experience and beyond.

Contact: Patrick Kerney



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As of October 1, 2013, the player must be within 72

months of his last regular or postseason game.

The player must earn a C- or above, or a grade of Pass if

the class is taken Pass/Fail.

The player must submit for reimbursement within six

(6) months of completing the class (class is complete

on the date the grade is posted). In order to submit for

reimbursement, the player must complete the Tuition

Reimbursement Application and include proof of grades

and proof of payment.

Eligible former players may receive up to $45,000

total in tuition assistance over the 72-month period

following their last regular or postseason game. Up to

$5,250 of this assistance is tax exempt each calendar

year. Any reimbursement received above $5,250 is

subject to taxes.

Contact: [email protected],

1-800-NFL-GOAL (1-800-635-4625)

Gene Upshaw Player Assistance Trust Fund

The Professional Athletes Foundation created the

Gene Upshaw Player Assistance Trust Fund (GU PAT)

to provide immediate assistance to former players who

may be faced with a financial or medical crisis. The

GU PAT can also serve as a resource for former playersthat are interested in returning to school to complete

their undergraduate degree. The educational funds

are intended to provide short-term assistance when

players are faced with uncommon educational

hardships.

Contacts:

Tyrone Allen

[email protected], 202-756-9166 or

Matthew Goldman


Website:nflplayers.com/About-us/Former-Players/

Gene-Upshaw-Player-Assistance-Trust-Fund/

EDUCATION ASSISTANCE

Continuing Education Program

The National Football League Continuing Education

Program (CEP) assists current and former NFL players

to complete their undergraduate degree, pursue

graduate studies and utilize other educational

opportunities to prepare for life after football.

Administered by the NFL Player Engagement staff,

the CEP partners with colleges and universities across

the country to design detailed plans to help players

reach their educational goals. By working closely withacademic advisors, these individualized educational

plans may include opportunities to pursue coursework

in a players franchise city, at his original institution

or through distance learning via Internet-based

coursework.




Website:

nflplayerengagement.com/continuing-education

Registration:

nflengagementzone.com

Tuition Assistance Benefit

As a former NFL player, you may be eligible for the

Tuition Assistance Benefit to assist with the cost of

continuing your education. The following are the

eligibility requirements for the Tuition Assistance

Benefit for former NFL players. Please note: every

player should receive a copy of the Tuition Assistance

Summary Plan Description (SPD) from his Director of

Player Engagement, from the League Office, or from

www.MyGoalline.com.

Eligibility Requirements for Former Players

The player must have a minimum of five (5) pension

credits.

At least one (1) of the pension credits must be earned in

the 2006 season or later.


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NFL Player Matching Grants

The NFL Foundation recognizes the contributions ofcurrent and former NFL players who support youthand high school football programs. The NFL PlayerMatching Youth Football Grant program consists of the

following two components:

NFL Legends who give the commitment of time by

serving as a registered youth or high school football

coach - can apply to have their non-profit football

program receive a matching grant of up to $8,000

(Coach Match).

Current and former NFL players can donate funds to

a non-profit youth or high school football program

that the NFL Foundation will match up to $5,000

(Financial Match).

Grant awards must be earmarked for non-salaryor non-personnel-related costs (e.g., purchase ofnew football helmets and equipment, helmet andequipment reconditioning, etc.). However, approvedgrant recipients may provide stipends to certifiedathletic trainers to assist in the prevention andtreatment of injuries during play and be present on the

field during football practices and games.

Coach Match

Eligibility:

NFL Legend who currently serves as a registered

coach of a non-profit youth or high school football

program

NFL Legend needs to be vested under the Bert Bell/

Pete Rozelle NFL Player Retirement Plan

Non-profit youth football program must be registered

with USA Football for Heads Up Football in 2014

Past grant reports for player or recipient organization

have been submitted (new grant applications will not

be reviewed if there are outstanding grant reports)

LEGENDS COMMUNITY EXCLUSIVES

NFL Foundation

The National Football League Foundation (NFL

Foundation) is a non-profit organization dedicated

to improving the health and safety of sports, youth

football and the communities in which we live. The NFL

Foundation represents the 32 NFL clubs and supports

the health and safety of athletes, youth football, and

the communities which support our game.

Grants: Youth Football Camp Grant, NFL Player

Matching Grants, and NFL Player Foundation

Grants

Contact: Melissa Schiller


Website:nflfoundation.org

Youth Football Camp Grant

The National Football League Foundation supports

current and former NFL players and coaches who

organize and host free, non-contact youth football

camps during the summer. Grants range from $1,000

up to $4,000.

This program recognizes NFL players and coacheswho give back to communities in their hometowns

or team cities while also providing positive examples

for young football participants by emphasizing

sportsmanship and involvement in community-wide

charitable projects.

All coaches at camps funded through the NFL

Foundation must complete the online Coach Smart

course with instruction on heat and hydration and

concussion awareness and prevention.

Website:

nflfoundation.org/applications/programs/view/CMP

Email: [email protected]


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NFL Player Foundation Grants

The NFL Foundation recognizes and supports the

charitable work of current and former NFL players

non-profit organizations.

Eligibility:

Current and former NFL players with non-profit

organizations

For NFL Legends, only those vested under the Bert

Bell/Pete Rozelle NFL Retirement Plan are eligible for

funding consideration

Grants may not be awarded to memorial foundations

on behalf of deceased former players

The applying organization must be defined as tax-

exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or Section 509 of the

IRS Code. (For players who have established donor

advised funds with local community foundations,

the NFL Foundation will only support those

community foundations recognized by the Council on

Foundations and practicing under National Standards

for U.S. Community Foundations).

The organization must be established by the player

or the player (former only) must be a full-time,

salaried employee of the non-profit organization.Board member, spokesman, volunteer and other

support positions do not qualify.

The organization must be located or operating within

the area of the players current or former NFL team or

in his hometown. The player must demonstrate active

involvement with the organization.

2014/15 Dates:

Open: October 2014

Close: Early January 2015

Determinations: March 2015

Grant Reports Due: 6 months from award date

2014 Coach Match Dates:

Open: April 2014

Close: June 2, 2014

Determinations: July 2014

Grant Reports Due: 6 months from the date on the

grant check

Maximum Grant Award: $8,000

Financial Match

Eligibility:

Current and former NFL players who donate money toa non-profit youth or high school football program

Non-profit youth football program must be registered

with USA Football for Heads Up Football in 2014

Past grant reports for player or recipient organization

have been submitted (new grant applications will not

be reviewed if there are outstanding grant reports)

2014 Financial Match Dates:

Open: April 2014

Close: November 2014

Determinations: Rolling; 10 business days after

submission

Grant Reports Due: 6 months from the date on the

grant check

Maximum Grant Award: Match of contribution by NFL

player up to $5,000

Website:

nflfoundation.org/applications/programs/view/PMG

Email:

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Be available to make appearances (approximately

1.5 hours) to compliant Heads Up Leagues in your

geographic area, as arranged by the NFL offices.

Appearances vary depending upon the specific

League request.

Participate in media interviews as requested

Visits to Heads Up Leagues will be compensated

and booked on an as needed basis. Only visits in

conjunction with the NFL Office will be eligible for a

stipend. We cannot guarantee appearances in your

market as they are dependent on demand.

Legends Community Lounge

The Legends Community Lounge concept was first

initiated at Super Bowl XLVIII as an effort to bring

Legends together to celebrate the game and their

place within it. The Legends Community Lounge is a

free and private hospitality space open exclusively

to current and former NFL players. It is a place for

the greats who have played the game to relax and

reengage with other former players. The Lounge is

hosted by NFL Legends Community Directors and

Coordinators. The success of the concept has launched

the idea to host the Lounge at every major NFL

Calendar event where Legends will be in attendance(Scouting Combine, Draft, Kickoff, Homecoming and

Super Bowl).

NFL Shop Discount

As a member of the Legends Community, legends

are entitled to exclusive offers and savings on NFL

merchandise and products at NFL Shop by visiting

nflshop.com/couponid/NFLGREAT/source/bm-

nflcom-20off-RetiredPlayers.

Maximum Grant Award: The maximum available grant

will not exceed one-half of the players personal finan-

cial contribution to his foundation for the grant year.

This requirement does not apply to Legends who are

full-time, salaried employees of that foundation and

hold no other jobs.

Website:nflfoundation.org/applications/programs/

view/PFG

Email:[email protected]

A Football Life & NFL Films Presents

NFL Films seeks to not only document the game, but

preserve and perpetuate the memories of all those who

have helped make it what it is today. Each day they

strive to find, share and capture Americas football

stories in fresh and interesting ways including high-

lighting the stories of our Legends.

A Football Life and NFL Films Presents are two flag-

ship series produced by NFL Films. They air in prime

time and are always looking for the very best, often un-

told stories of the NFL and the men who have built this

game. Features as short as 5 minutes and full-length

films as long as an hour can be about a game, a season,

a player, a teamany football story the world needs tohear is one NFL Films is interested in telling.

Heads Up Football Ambassador Program

As part of the Legends Community, you will also have

the opportunity to participate in the NFL and USA

Footballs Heads Up Football Ambassador Program.

As you may know, the NFL has a partnership with USA

Football on a program entitled Heads Up Football.

Heads Up Football is a comprehensive approach to a

better and safer game.

We are offering former players the opportunity to

serve as a Heads Up Ambassador in your local market.

In order to do so, you would have to meet specific

criteria including:

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FINANCIAL/MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

NFL Player Care Foundation

The Player Care Foundation (PCF) is an independent

organization dedicated to helping retired players

improve their quality of life. PCF provides retired

players assistance in two major areas: financial grants

and the Healthy Body & Mind Screening Program.

Financial Eligibility:

The grant applications are considered on a case-by-

case basis, with reference to the following eligibility

guidelines:

Applicant must be a former NFL player with at least

one credited season or two full practice squad

seasons of NFL play, and widows and children of

deceased former NFL players who would otherwise

be eligible for support

Applicant must meet financial qualifications

First-time applicants will be preferred to repeat

applicants and repeat applicants are required to

wait at least 2 years from their last assistance before

reapplying

Grants Supported by PCF:

Basic living expenses, including transportation andutilities

Shelter and housing, including rental and mortgage

assistance, and assisted living facilities fees and

expenses

Medical care treatment including physical, mental/

neurological, substance abuse and pain management

Ongoing quality of life expenses such as prescription

drugs, medical equipment and supplies, nursing care,

and medical treatment

Medically-necessary joint replacement surgeries

approved by the NFL Player Care Plan and related

post-operative rehabilitation, including incidental

fees and expenses

Funeral expenses

Pro Football Hall of Fame Legacy Card

The NFL has been working closely with the Hall of

Fame in regards to the Legends Community and ways

to continue to celebrate the accomplishments of those

who played the game. As a registered member of the

Legends Community, we will provide you with a Legacy

Card. This lifetime pass would allow the card holder

and his spouse and dependent children free lifetime

admission to the Hall of Fame.

Together We Make Football

As part of the national Together We Make Football

campaign, NFL Films gathers stories from former

players. These stories consist of a ten to fifteen minute

on-camera interview. This campaign is built around a

single question: Why do We Love Football? And that

is what we would be asking your players: why you

love the game, what the game has taught you, and

how it has helped you become the person that you

are. We are looking for a few good stories, as simple

as having a catch with your son, as epic as winning a

state championship or Super Bowl, or as pragmatic as

the lessons you learned from your high school team

helping you become a success in life after football

just good, heartfelt stories that show what the gamehas meant to you.

Contact:

Tracy Perlman


April Donnelly



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Gene Upshaw Player Assistance Trust Fund

The GU PAT also provides financial and medical

support to any professional or amateur football player

or his immediate family in times of crisis. These funds

are intended to provide immediate assistance when

players are faced with unusual financial or medical

challenges that may call for temporary assistance.

Contacts:

Tyrone Allen


Matthew Goldman


Website:nflplayers.com/About-us/Former-Players/

Gene-Upshaw-Player-Assistance-Trust-Fund/

Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund

The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund is an independent

non-profit, 501(c) (3) corporation, established to provide

financial and medical assistance to dire need retired

NFL players and their families in dire need. Gridiron

Greats Board of Directors consist of: Mike Ditka, Marv

Levy, Gale Sayers, Kyle Turley and Matt Birk.

Contact: Karen Wright


Website:gridirongreats.org

NFL Retired Players Association

The Retired Players Association is dedicated to

providing powerful national advocacy and collegial

support for retired professional football players,

their families and the community at large. The RPAs

specific area of focus is to raise awareness and

funding in support of medical research in the areas

of Alzheimers and ALS, particularly as it relates to

repeated head trauma. The RPA provides medical and

financial assistance for members suffering from these

illnesses. Additionally, the RPA lobbies nationallyfor more comprehensive medical benefits for retired

athletes.

Contact:952-923-7509 (main)

Website:nflretiredplayersassociation.org

Grant Guidelines:

All grants shall be made on an objective and non-discriminatory basis, without regard to race, gender,color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, nationalorigin, age, or disability

Payments shall be made to creditors rather than

individual grant recipients

All grants shall be awarded on a case-by-case basis

The Board of Directors shall have discretion to

interpret these guidelines and shall have final

authority to make determinations as to all grant

awards

Healthy Body and Mind Screening Program:

The Healthy Body and Mind Screening Program offers

cardiovascular, prostate, and mental health screenings

through a program that travels across the country

to provide free services to ALL retired NFL players.

Please contact Dana Lihan at [email protected]

or call 954-639-4584 for additional information on this

program.

Partnerships:

PCF has partnered with the following organizations to

help provide relief to these retired players:

Brookdale Senior Living

Cleveland Clinic

Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund

NFL Alumni Association

NFL Player Engagement

Professional Athletes Foundation

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute

Silverado Care

The Trust

Contact: [email protected], 1-800-NFL-Goal,Option 3 (NFL Healthcare Hotline)

Dana Lihan [email protected], 954-639-4584

Andrew Jo [email protected], 212-450-2494

Belinda Lerner [email protected], 212-450-2258

Website:nflplayercare.com


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TOTAL WELLNESS

NFL Ambassadors

The NFL Ambassadors program aggregates former

NFL players who have demonstrated an interest in

and understanding of the NFLPE mission so that

they may assist in the delivery of Player Engagement

programs. NFL Ambassadors are trained in facilitation

and public speaking that they can effectively deliver

the NCAA Outreach message and presentation. NFL

Ambassadors may also be asked to participate in

other NFL marketing initiatives and league outreachactivities. The objective of the NFL Ambassador

program is to engage NFL Legends in league programs

and to extend the message of NFLPE.




Website:

nflplayerengagement.com/next/articles/player-

engagement-welcomes-new-nfl-ambassadors

NFL Life Line

In 2012, the National Football League provided a grant

to establish the NFL Life Line for members of the NFLfamilycurrent and former NFL players, coaches, team

and league staff, and their family members, who may

be in crisis. The NFL Life Line is a free, confidential and

independently operated resource that connects callers

with trained counselors who can help individuals work

through any personal or emotional crisis. This service

is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a

year. To be connected with a counselor, individuals can

simply call 1-800-506-0078 or chat online.

Contact:1-800-506-0078 (main)

Online Chat:messaging.icarol.com/

ConsumerRegistration.aspx?org=2241&pid=7

Website:nfllifeline.org

Gay Culverhouse Players Outreach Program

Players Outreach USAs mission is dedicated to helping

NFL Legends in accessing healthcare and disability

benefits to which they may be entitled, through

education, technical assistance, emotional support,

and financial aid.

Contact:[email protected],

877-961-6744 (main)

Website:playersoutreach.org


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NFL Alumni Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit

organization composed of NFL Legends, owners,

coaches, administrators and cheerleaders who

have joined together to support youth charities.

Additionally, Associate Members play an integral role

in supporting the charity and educational goals of the

NFL Alumni.

Mission Statement

The NFL Alumni advances its mission of CARING

FOR KIDS through hundreds of fund raising,community-service and social events each year. The

organizations largest and most high-profile activities

include: the Charity Golf Tour, Super Bowl of Golf,

Evening with the Legends, Youth of America Week

and Super Bowl Weekend.

Charity Events:

Super Bowl of Golf

The principal innovation of the NFL Alumni Foundation

Golf Tour is the Super Bowl of Golf, or SBOG. Each year,

all winning teams from the tournament series receive

all-expense paid invitations to the championship

playoff, held at a warm-weather resort the followingspring. The SBOG dovetails with the NFL Alumnis

Annual Meeting and alternates each year between an

East and West coast site.

The winning teams from the 2010 Charity Golf Tour

earned automatic berths to SBOG XXXI, which was

held April 30, 2011 at PGA National Resort & Spa in

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. The NFL Alumni Connecticut

Chapter was crowned SBOG XXXI Champions after

winning a one-hole shootout.

Evening with the Legends

Each year, the NFL Alumni honors its own at the

Evening with the Legends Dinner. Held during the

NFL Alumnis Annual Meeting, the Evening with theLegends Dinner honors Career Achievement Award

winners and inducts new members into the NFL

Alumnis Order of the Leather Helmet.

Since 1978, the NFL Alumni has recognized 68 Orderof the Leather Helmet inductees for their substantialcontributions to professional football. Since 1981, theNFL Alumni has presented Career Achievement Awardsto 30 former players for accomplishments on and offthe field that reflect the higher values promoted by theorganization.

Youth of America Week

Each fall, Youth of America Week turns the spotlight on the

types of activities NFL Alumni members perform with no

fanfare all year long. Youth of America week began more

than two decades ago when the NFL Alumni coordinatedall of its chapters to participate simultaneously across the

country in youth-related community-service activities.

In 1983, NFL alumnus and Congressman Jack Kemp

introduced a resolution that passed unanimously in both

houses of Congress proclaiming the first week of the

NFL preseason as NFL Alumni Youth of America Week.

On August 23, then-President Ronald Reagan signed the

proclamation.

Since then, the NFL Alumni has involved hundreds of

thousands of children and their families in Youth of

America activities ranging from chaperoning youths to

sporting events and putting on football clinics to hosting

picnics and visiting kids in hospitals, schools and detentioncenters. In 2009, NFL Alumni members around the country

gave away nearly 30,000 toys while participating in one

or more of the organizations 50 Youth of America Week

activities.

Contact: [email protected],

877-258-6635

Website:nflalumni.org


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ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Gay Culverhouse Players Outreach Program

[email protected], 877-961-6744 (main)

Gene Upshaw Players Assistance Trust Fund

Tyrone Allen: [email protected]

202-756-9166

Matthew Goldman:[email protected],

202-756-9182

800-372-2000 (main)

Gridiron Greats Assistance FundKaren Wright: [email protected],

773-867-8160


[email protected], 877-258-6635 (main)

NFL Foundation

Melissa Schiller: [email protected], 212-450-2054

[email protected]

NFL Player Benefits

[email protected], 1-800-NFL-GOAL

(1-800-635-4625)

NFL Player Care Foundation

Dana Lihan ([email protected], 954-639-4584)Andrew Jo ([email protected], 212-450-2494)

Belinda Lerner ([email protected], 212-450-2258)

[email protected], 1-800-NFL-Goal

(1-800-635-4625), Option 3

NFL Retired Players Association

952-923-7509 (main)

The Trust

Bahati Van Pelt ([email protected],

(202-212-6181) 866-725-0063 (main)

Womens Resource Initiative

The Womens Resource Initiative (WRI) creates

community and engagement with women as key

influencers in pipeline development and both on and

off-field decisions by athletes before, during, and after

their NFL playing experience by providing information,

resources, and activities encompassing the breadth

and depth of football. It encompasses all women in the

football community and provides resources for wives/

significant others, mothers, and female fans in assisting

with various activities, issues, and challenges related to

the sport and business of football.




Website:nflplayerengagement.com/wri

Registration:nflengagementzone.com


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