20: Sean Conley- How a former NFL player found great opportunity in unfortunate circumstances.

Against seemingly impossible odds, Sean Conley went from being a no-name kicker at a Division III school, to starting for the University of Pittsburgh, and ultimately having a shot at his dream of playing in the NFL, not once but three times. 

 

After graduation, Sean began a dramatic, abbreviated career in professional football, playing for the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, and finally for the Scottish Claymores in NFL Europe . That journey came with a price. As a result of overtraining, Sean suffered career-ending injuries, and found himself without direction and a job . 

 

However, his story didn’t end there, as part of his rehabilitation and regrouping, Sean became a dedicated yoga practitioner at the suggestion of his wife. He eventually embraced the mindfulness, meditation, and philosophy of yoga as a new life direction, and became a yoga teacher himself.  He and his wife now own Amazing Yoga in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

 

Sean is the author of two books.  

1. Amazing Yoga: A Practical Guide to Strength, Wellness, and Spirit  (That he wrote with his wife)
2. The Point After -  The former kicker turned yoga instructor and entrepreneur takes fans inside the ups and downs of professional football and handling life’s near misses on and off the field. 

When Conley thought life was over, it was just beginning. Transcending football, this is the story of a former football player who discovered the true meaning of sports and life, and found happiness in the most unexpected way. 

 

Embodying the spirit of the underdog, this is a moving tale of strength, determination, and spiritual grit.

In this episode  Sean shares his story of:

• Burning out because you work to hard and the importance of rest
• Finding the opportunity in the situation you are given
• The importance of mindfulness

More from Sean Conley: 

https://www.seanconley.net

https://amazingyoga.net 

Buy The Point After