NEW PODCAST EPISODE

Now Available!!

First up, we talk about a man who didn't just break ankles on special teams—he fundamentally changed the culture of NFL showmanship. The father of the modern touchdown celebration, a member of the NFL’s 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, the legendary Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson.

And later in the episode, we shift from the field to the front office to talk about the polarizing trailblazer who bucked the NFL monopoly, risked his fortune to co-found the AFL, and forever changed how professional football is played: K.S. 'Bud' Adams Jr.

It’s a story of oil wealth, white cleats, the 'Luv Ya Blue' era, and the fight for football immortality. John McClain is in the building.

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Welcome to the Football Learning Academy!

Don't feel left out of the conversation by sitting on the sidelines.

Enrolling at the Football Learning Academy is quick and easy!! Watch the short video below to find out how to join the FLA. Learn about the many benefits of becoming a member, as well as how to enroll in our classes. Additionally, discover more about our drive and committment to helping retired players in need.

Join a diverse community of football fanatics who are here to deepen their knowledge of the game they love. Regardless of whether you're looking to add a little or a lot to your football knowledge, the Football Learning Academy (FLA) is here to help you put today's game into historical context.

 

Giving Back to Those in Need

"Retired players have been very good to me over the years. They have granted me interviews and helped me get in touch with their teammates. I have been able to form a bond with these players. I want to give back to them. Not all players, especially the older players, are multi-millionaires. Many struggle to pay their mounting medical bills and struggle to transition to life after football. They need help. Therefore, a portion of all proceeds from the FLA will go to help retired players in need." - FLA Founder Ken Crippen

Why Join the Football Learning Academy?

Here are just some of the many benefits that you'll enjoy as a member of our community!

  • Learn from the masters. Special guests teach mini master classes exclusively for students of the FLA.

  • Access to exclusive interviews granted to the FLA by retired players, personnel and leading authorities of the game.

  • Deep dive into various aspects of the game through specialized courses covering football history from the game's infancy to the modern era.

  • Exclusive access to the FLA community to interact with instructors and fellow students.

  • Have only a few minutes to devote to learning? Our classes and videos are easy to watch in short segments. Learn at your own pace and simply resume where you left off.

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Learn about what others are doing to preserve the history of the sport.

Professional Football Researchers Association

Non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving, and sometimes reconstructing, pro football history.

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Sports History Network

The Sports History Network was founded in May of 2020 to bring together podcasters and bloggers covering the history of sports. Their mission is to create the Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear by providing a “home field advantage” for their partners by helping them “fill their stadiums” with fans of their work.

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Get Authentic with Marques Ogden Podcast

In partnership with Alumni Media, this podcast delivers honest, unfiltered, and real-time stories and knowledge with authenticity. Learn from Marques Ogden, a former NFL player who went from eight figures to $8.25/hour by not accepting responsibility for his role in failing his first entrepreneurial venture. Now, he's risen from the ashes to share his experiences and powerful story so others don't make the same mistake. In each episode, he interviews people ranging from celebrities, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and athletes who've achieved the success they've always aspired to by living their lives with authenticity and vulnerability.

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McFarland & Company Publishers

McFarland seeks to inform, entertain, educate and inspire thought by publishing written works of value, bringing to light diverse ideas and voices. Connecting authors and readers as a partner to each, we bridge gaps between scholarly and popular, between tradition and innovation, between learning and entertainment.

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George Visger

Speaker, Author, Consultant

"I began my football career over 45 years ago at the age of 11 and was hospitalized with my most severe concussion during my 3rd year of Pop Warner at age 13. I suffered a concussion against the Dallas Cowboys, was told to "suck it up" and was administered over 20 smelling salts to keep me on the field. A Super Bowl win and nine brain surgeries later, it's time we address this issue and find ways to help millions of kids who have and will suffer the long-term effects from concussions."

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