Billy Henderson's life did not follow the path he pictured when football was everything.
Billy joins Jay to trace his journey from college athletics through military service and law enforcement. He talks about injuries, changing direction, and the difference between the future you plan for and the opportunities you recognize along the way.
Known as "The Extractor," Billy also recounts his involvement in helping Cuban athletes leave Cuba to pursue opportunities elsewhere. He and Jay discuss the responsibility of working with people under pressure, communication in policing, and the relationships behind major changes in a person's life.
What We Explore
* College football, injury, and an unexpected change of course
* Military service and lessons carried into later work
* Listening, communication, and the responsibilities of policing
* Billy's account of helping Cuban athletes leave Cuba
* Adapting when an old identity no longer fits
* Personal values, purpose, and human connection
About Billy Henderson
Billy "The Extractor" Henderson is a former college athlete with a background in military service and law enforcement. This interview explores his account of those experiences and his work with Cuban athletes.
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