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In this webinar, Ryan will share his journey as a professional athlete, the lessons he learned along the way, where he is now, and what advice he has for young athletes, as well as their parents, coaches, and athletic trainers.
Ryan was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2006 and had a 6 year NFL career. After retirement, Ryan came out as Gay and went on to start The Ryan O’Callaghan Foundation to provide scholarships and support for LGBTQ athletes. He published his memoir titled, My Life On The Line in 2019.
This work is made possible by OMNI Youth Services. Please visit their website to learn more about the variety of services they offer.
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