86. First Female NFL Coach, Dr. Jen Welter Part 1

Published: April 25, 2022, 11 a.m.

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Dr. Jen Welter was the defensive coaching intern for the NFL\\u2019s Arizona Cardinals during their training camp and the 2015 preseason, making her the first female coaching intern in the NFL. This is her third "first" for men\'s football. On February 12, 2015, Champions Indoor Football\'s Texas Revolution named Jen their linebackers and special teams coach making her the first woman to coach in a men\'s professional football league. A year prior, Jen was signed by the Revolution as a running back. This made her the second female player for a position other than kicker or placekick-holder on a men\'s professional football team, and the first at running back.

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On this episode we cover:
\\nOn being the \\u201cFirst\\u201d
\\nOn all the "first women" since Jen
\\nFoundational change
\\nThe first time she put on the Cardinals coaching gear!
\\nThe infamous manicure
\\nThe keys to earning respect from the players
\\nHow to find common ground
\\nHow Jen got into football
\\nWhat it means to be the first female coach on Madden 20

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