My goal is to figure out the tips and tricks of professional football players and also give you a glimpse into their personal and professional lives. In this episode, I talk to Brandon Bridge (@Air_Canada_7), an up and coming quarterback that goes by the nickname Air Canada. Currently, Brandon is the only Canadian quarterback in the CFL and is playing as a backup for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. In 2017, he had 11 starts and was an important piece in the Riders playoff race.
Brandon and I got into a lot of conversations that you have not heard before, we talked about the bias against Canadian quarterbacks and how you should deal with it. We talk about one of the challenges that I’ve had with coaches telling me that I throw too hard. Brandon has taught me that my job as a quarterback job is to throw the ball and the receivers’ job is to catch it. I hope he teaches you something too, but without further ado, I hope you enjoy.
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This interview is also brought to you by the Carmichael Outreach. This is a charity that I have supported ever since I was little when I donated the toys and clothes that I no longer used. Carmichael Outreach has many programs that are used to help end poverty and homelessness. Check out their website www.carmichaeloutreach.ca to see how you can help!
Show Notes
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2:10
I met Brandon when he helped coach my Atom football team
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3:12
How playing in the USA increases the chance of playing professionally
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3:36
Do you set goals? How old were you when you set the goal to play professionally?
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7:26
Having a big gun of an arm
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8:45
Critical skills that a quarterback must have to be successful
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12:34
How do you learn defence?
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11:24
Do you meditate?
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11:41
What music do you listen to
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11:57
Rituals that he does before a game
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12:38
What message would you put on a fortune cookie?
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13:31
What book have you gifted most often?
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15:38
Craziest or cutiest fan moment
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16:06
What would you focus on if you were teaching your younger self?
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17:20
Should young athletes participate in multiple sports?
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17:54
Best coach
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24:00
Morning routine.
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24:10
Best purchase under $150
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24:25
Who do you think of when you hear the word success?
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25:12
Favourite memory as a player
What keeps him going through tough times?
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