The Point After, Sean Conley
The Point After, Sean Conley
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The Point After
How One Resilient Kicker Learned there was More to Life than the NFL

Author: Sean Conley

Narrator: Alexander Cendese

Unabridged: 6 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/21/2020

Synopsis

A vivid account of life in the NFL—and an inspiring story of everything that comes after.Against seemingly impossible odds, Sean Conley became the starting kicker for the University of Pittsburgh in his senior year. A year later, he suited up for the Detroit Lions. But when he joined the New York Jets soon after, Conley’s injuries caught up to him, and his lifelong dream came crashing down in a crisis of denial and fear.The Point After is an all-access look at the NFL, one of the most intense workplaces in sports. Conley describes pushing through pain at NFL training camps, surrounded by rookies, All-Pro veterans, and long-shot undrafted free agents, all hell-bent on staying in the game. He recounts the insecurities he dealt with on and off the field, and the despair that overtook him when his career ended. But while Conley thought life was over, it was just beginning. Transcending football, this is the story of an ex–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.

About Sean Conley

A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Sean Conley fell in love with kicking at age eight. After playing college football at the University of Pittsburgh, he 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 Europe. That journey came with a price. As a result of overtraining, Sean suffered career-ending injuries. As part of his rehabilitation and regrouping, Sean became a dedicated yoga practitioner at the suggestion of his wife, Karen, a yoga instructor. 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, with four locations. Sean is the author of Amazing Yoga (Autumn House Press, 2010) and lives in Pittsburgh with Karen and their four children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Susan Z (webreakforbooks)

I'll be honest this is not a book I would normally pick up. Why? Mostly because I'm not a sports fan of any kind. But when Sean reached out and told me about his book, I was intrigued because although sports are not my thing, stories of resilience absolutely are my thing. This is a story about dream......more

Goodreads review by Angel

I love football. It has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was told that my favorite player when I was a wee little one was Jerry Rice. This was somewhat of a disappointment to my father who is a die-hard Cowboys fan. 😂😂😂 The main thing I've always been curious about is the behin......more

Goodreads review by Jamele (BookswithJams)

As a huge NFL fan, I immediately said yes when Sean reached out to me to review this book, and it was even better than I thought it would be. It is a quick read, but mostly because I was captivated from the start and fascinated the rest of the time, both by the behind the scenes info that Sean provi......more

Goodreads review by Brad

The Point After by Sean Conley is the story of Conley’s journey from high school soccer player to NFL prospect to yoga instructor. 🧘🏻‍♂️ Conley’s high school didn’t even have a football team but he ended up kicking for a Div lll school. He eventually ends up at Pitt as their kicker. His coach, Amos......more

Goodreads review by Jan

Book Review: The Point After: How One Resilient Kicker Learned there was More to Life than the NFL Authored By Sean Conley By Jan Verhoeff After the touchdown, the next act matters. Why? Because it’s another point, and often the winning point. But what next. What happens next? Conley held onto the conc......more

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