Beyond the Redzone: My Story Leave No One Behind

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Beyond the Red Zone is not just a captivating sports memoir its a celebration of the human spirit, and another step in Super Bowl winner BJ Daniels quest to Leave No One Behind" when it comes to their mental health.

From a very young age, BJ Daniels life revolved around football. He became a star quarterback at the University of South Florida, and went on to play professionally in the NFL. His story sounds like a dream come true, and, in many ways, it was. However, he also saw first-hand the lows that come with the highs of playing football on the worlds biggest stage. The mental health struggles he and his teammates faced often in silence have inspired a new passion and purpose in BJ, and he hopes his book will do the same for those who read it.

In Beyond the Red Zone, BJ teaches readers the importance of resilience, mindset, dedication, adaptability, passion and perseverance all of which can help them to rise above their circumstances. Most of all, this book is yet another milestone in Daniels mission to Leave No One Behind, showing that, beyond all our obstacles, theres a life worth living.

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A story that is so much bigger than football. Mental health is valuable for the next generation. Jon Gruden, former NFL head coach

Ive always said how important it is to protect your mentals. Marshawn Lynch, former NFL running back and Super Bowl XLVIII champion

BJs lived experience is a shining example to society and the next generation to never give up on your dreams. BJ shows us all that by Leaving No One Behind, there is always hope and light despite the times of darkness. BJs story unlocks a treasure trove of wisdom from those who've walked the same path. Brace yourself for a confidence-boosting, hope-infused journey that inspires and showcases the importance of mental health wellbeing and prosperity. Kyle Walker, captain of Manchester City Football Club and member of the England national football team

An inspiring story about resilience and courage that will leave you in awe. This is going to change everything. Jim Leavitt, former head coach at the University of South Florida

BJ proves that stepping up, opening up and leading by example can change and create a world that Leaves No One Behind. Marquel Blackwell, running backs coach at Texas A&M

A game-changer for mental health, BJ goes far beyond advocacy. A leading voice and icon for the next generation. Yusuf Shakir, Football Operations Assistant at the University of Florida and former head football coach at Lincoln High School

Author Bio

BJ Danielsis a former professional football player and passionate mental health advocate. His career began at the University of South Florida, where he started as quarterback for all four years and still holds a record as the Big Easts second all-time yardage leader. In the 2013 NFL Draft, BJ was selected in the seventh round by the San Francisco 49ers. Shortly thereafter, he was picked up by the Seattle Seahawks, with whom he won Super Bowl XLVIII over the Denver Broncos. He also played for the Houston Texans, New York Giants, Chicago Bears and Atlanta Falcons.

Now, BJ has returned to his roots and works at USF as the Assistant Director of Donor, Community and Alumni Engagement in Development, and also the head of the USF Athletics Alumni Association.He has also made it his mission to use his lived experience in football both the positive lessons and difficult realities of life on the gridiron to inspire international change in the way we talk about and deal with mental health. He is the Global Ambassador for TriggerHub, which has taken his trademarked mantra, Leave No One Behind, from Florida to Sheffield, UK, where it is emblazoned across the jerseys of four professional sports teams: Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, the Sheffield Sharks, the Sheffield Steelers and, starting in fall 2024, the Sheffield Hatters. He is also a sought-after public speaker on resilience, adaptability and mental health.