Austin Moss's guest appearances

Austin Moss

Dog Save The People

Coaching Through Stories

Thrivecast

49ers Podcast Network

Kevin Ward

Duncan French

Simon Doonan

Isaac Mizrahi

Maira Kalman

Elissa Altman

Dean Koontz

Chris Hannah

Scott Sternberg

Porochista Khakpour

Sam Taggart

Lynne Cox

Brian Taylor

Becky Halstead

Alan Cumming

OwlTail

Austin Moss works for the 49'ers as the Director of Player Engagement, basically, the big brother to all the players helping them with anything they might need. He is tasked with welcoming all '49er rookies into the league and training them for success in the NFL. He is an awesome person and has some incredible insight on thriving in the NFL!

Austin Moss works for the 49'ers as the Director of Player Engagement, basically, the big brother to all the players helping them with anything they might need. He is tasked with welcoming all '49er rookies into the league and training them for success in the NFL. He is an awesome person and has some incredible insight on thriving in the NFL!

Thrivecast 022 x Austin Moss - What The SF '49ers Do To Thrive

During this episode of the Coaching Through Stories podcast, host Eric Bean interviews Austin Moss, Director of Player Engagement with the San Francisco 49ers. Austin shares how he uses his role to educate, empower, and guide players to reach their potential both on and off the field. Austin demonstrates his passion for greatness throughout this conversation as we discuss hard work, the importance of bringing more diversity to the NFL, and the value of creating a culture with a team first approach.    Episode Highlights:   Austin shares about his experience growing up in the small town of Hopkinsville, Kentucky in a multi-generational household. His family instilled a work ethic in him that helped him achieve his goals. He first fell in love with football while competing with his older brother. They both dreamed of playing for the University of Kentucky. He went there as a preferred walk-on and was eventually awarded a scholarship. Having a strong work ethic, teamwork, perseverance, and faith were emphasized in his home growing up. Faith helped him respond to doubt. When you practice, you can gain the ability to achieve at a high level. Austin believes his passion for the game was given to him for a reason. He knew his odds of making it to the NFL were slim but he wanted to stay as close to the game as he could without playing. Austin grew up in a small town without much diversity. He was often the only black person in his class. Looking at the history of executives in the NFL, there's a lack of diversity. Austin set out to be part of changing that as his next goal when he stopped playing. Austin received an MBA and a master’s degree in Sports Management at the University of Central Florida. This program focused on bringing diversity and equality to sports. In his role with the 49ers, Austin is responsible for building culture. He is also responsible for helping players with personal development, decision making, life skills, financial education, continuing education, and career development. The average NFL career is three years. They help players see possibilities outside the game. He starts with rookies to help them find balance and broaden their thinking about their lives. They talk about the on-field component, but they also talk about the off-field. The 49ers create touchpoints for their players with tech companies in Silicon Valley. When they're talking to veteran players they talk about what they want to do when they're done with the game. They also encourage peer-to-peer conversations between veterans and younger players. The biggest transition from being an amateur to a pro is understanding the time and dedication it requires to be elite. Many people grow up naturally gifted but in the NFL you can set yourself apart with your mindset and how you take care of your body. You've got to love doing the stuff that people don't see. That's part of the process to become elite. In the 49ers' culture, they want contagious competitiveness and people who are passionate about the game. They believe that smarter football players make better teams. Everyone focuses on doing their part and it isn't about who receives the credit. This is key. To buy into a team first mentality, you must be self-critical. In their business, film is the #1 evaluator. Leaders can think about their meetings and assess what would undeniably show up on tape if their meetings were recorded in a similar manner. Successful athletes hold themselves to a high standard and put systems and processes in place to consistently meet those standards. Even after a successful year, you have to re-evaluate yourself to make sure you approach each day with intensity. Players will make mistakes. It's important to make sure they know how their decisions can impact their goals and their team. Austin wants to be the best player engagement director in the league that he can be. He knows if he can take his skill set and apply it to any business or industry. Great leaders clearly communicate their standards, create a team environment, and stay ahead of the game. Austin recommends helpful books on leadership.     3 Key Points:  Working hard will help you achieve your goals. Success is earned, not given.  Pros differentiate themselves from amateurs by their level of commitment and dedication. Great leaders cultivate a team first mentality where everyone focuses on doing their  part.     Resources Mentioned:   Leaders Eat Last (book)  Can’t Hurt Me (book)  Detail: Peyton Manning (documentary) Austin Moss LinkedIn 

During this episode of the Coaching Through Stories podcast, host Eric Bean interviews Austin Moss, Director of Player Engagement with the San Francisco 49ers. Austin shares how he uses his role to educate, empower, and guide players to reach their potential both on and off the field. Austin demonstrates his passion for greatness throughout this conversation as we discuss hard work, the importance of bringing more diversity to the NFL, and the value of creating a culture with a team first approach.  Episode Highlights:  <ul> <li>Austin shares about his experience growing up in the small town of Hopkinsville, Kentucky in a multi-generational household.</li> <li>His family instilled a work ethic in him that helped him achieve his goals.</li> <li>He first fell in love with football while competing with his older brother. They both dreamed of playing for the University of Kentucky. He went there as a preferred walk-on and was eventually awarded a scholarship.</li> <li>Having a strong work ethic, teamwork, perseverance, and faith were emphasized in his home growing up.</li> <li>Faith helped him respond to doubt.</li> <li>When you practice, you can gain the ability to achieve at a high level.</li> <li>Austin believes his passion for the game was given to him for a reason.</li> <li>He knew his odds of making it to the NFL were slim but he wanted to stay as close to the game as he could without playing.</li> <li>Austin grew up in a small town without much diversity. He was often the only black person in his class.</li> <li>Looking at the history of executives in the NFL, there's a lack of diversity. Austin set out to be part of changing that as his next goal when he stopped playing.</li> <li>Austin received an MBA and a master’s degree in Sports Management at the University of Central Florida. This program focused on bringing diversity and equality to sports.</li> <li>In his role with the 49ers, Austin is responsible for building culture. He is also responsible for helping players with personal development, decision making, life skills, financial education, continuing education, and career development.</li> <li>The average NFL career is three years. They help players see possibilities outside the game.</li> <li>He starts with rookies to help them find balance and broaden their thinking about their lives. They talk about the on-field component, but they also talk about the off-field.</li> <li>The 49ers create touchpoints for their players with tech companies in Silicon Valley.</li> <li>When they're talking to veteran players they talk about what they want to do when they're done with the game.</li> <li>They also encourage peer-to-peer conversations between veterans and younger players.</li> <li>The biggest transition from being an amateur to a pro is understanding the time and dedication it requires to be elite.</li> <li>Many people grow up naturally gifted but in the NFL you can set yourself apart with your mindset and how you take care of your body.</li> <li>You've got to love doing the stuff that people don't see. That's part of the process to become elite.</li> <li>In the 49ers' culture, they want contagious competitiveness and people who are passionate about the game.</li> <li>They believe that smarter football players make better teams.</li> <li>Everyone focuses on doing their part and it isn't about who receives the credit. This is key.</li> <li>To buy into a team first mentality, you must be self-critical.</li> <li>In their business, film is the #1 evaluator. Leaders can think about their meetings and assess what would undeniably show up on tape if their meetings were recorded in a similar manner.</li> <li>Successful athletes hold themselves to a high standard and put systems and processes in place to consistently meet those standards.</li> <li>Even after a successful year, you have to re-evaluate yourself to make sure you approach each day with intensity.</li> <li>Players will make mistakes. It's important to make sure they know how their decisions can impact their goals and their team.</li> <li>Austin wants to be the best player engagement director in the league that he can be. He knows if he can take his skill set and apply it to any business or industry.</li> <li>Great leaders clearly communicate their standards, create a team environment, and stay ahead of the game.</li> <li>Austin recommends helpful books on leadership. </li> </ul> 3 Key Points: <ol> <li>Working hard will help you achieve your goals. Success is earned, not given. </li> <li>Pros differentiate themselves from amateurs by their level of commitment and dedication.</li> <li>Great leaders cultivate a team first mentality where everyone focuses on doing their  part. </li> </ol> Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Eat-Last-Together-Others/dp/1591848016/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=leaders+eat+last&amp;qid=1592536853&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leaders Eat Last</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-David-Goggins-audiobook/dp/B07KKP62FW/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=can%27t+hurt+me&amp;qid=1592536882&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Can’t Hurt Me</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="https://www.espn.com/watch/series/9156f557-7055-46a8-87b0-1108432b0795/detail-peyton-manning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Detail: Peyton Manning</a> (documentary)</li> <li>Austin Moss <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-moss-ii-b2641720" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul>

Cultivating a Team First Approach with Austin Moss

Austin Moss is the owner of Zoë, the first emotional support dog on an NFL team. Working for the San Francisco 49ers as their Director of Player Engagement, Austin’s job is to help the team’s players across the board. Zoë is a French bulldog who has become the team’s official emotional support dog, and has helped Austin in his role. Players spends time with Zoë before and after games, between practices, and any windows of time they may have. She provides a valuable escape from the rough trials and tribulations of the football field, and has allowed the players to not only feel joy from hanging out with her, but also be more vulnerable and open about what they may be going through. Whether consciously or subconsciously, stopping by Austin’s office to see Zoë gives players a reason to come by more often and catch up about what’s on their mind. The team is having a great season thus far, and it’s undeniable that Zoë has at least a paw in those results.FEATURED LINKSZoë, The 49ers Frenchie, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the49ersfrenchie/Austin Moss on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/austinmoss_2Austin Moss on Twitter - https://twitter.com/austinmoss_2San Francisco 49ers website - https://www.49ers.comSan Francisco 49ers on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/49ers/San Francisco 49ers on Twitter - https://twitter.com/49ersSan Francisco 49ers on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SANFRANCISCO49ERS/Valley Humane Society on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyhumanesociety/Valley Humane Society on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyhumanesociety/SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite - https://www.dogsavethepeople.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/Twitter - https://twitter.com/dogsavethepplFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople

Austin Moss is the owner of Zoë, the first emotional support dog on an NFL team. Working for the San Francisco 49ers as their Director of Player Engagement, Austin’s job is to help the team’s players across the board. Zoë is a French bulldog who has become the team’s official emotional support dog, and has helped Austin in his role. Players spends time with Zoë before and after games, between practices, and any windows of time they may have. She provides a valuable escape from the rough trials and tribulations of the football field, and has allowed the players to not only feel joy from hanging out with her, but also be more vulnerable and open about what they may be going through. Whether consciously or subconsciously, stopping by Austin’s office to see Zoë gives players a reason to come by more often and catch up about what’s on their mind. The team is having a great season thus far, and it’s undeniable that Zoë has at least a paw in those results.FEATURED LINKS Zoë, The 49ers Frenchie, on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the49ersfrenchie/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the49ersfrenchie/</a> Austin Moss on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austinmoss_2%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/austinmoss_2</a> Austin Moss on Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/austinmoss_2%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/austinmoss_2</a> San Francisco 49ers website - <a href="https://www.49ers.com%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.49ers.com</a> San Francisco 49ers on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/49ers/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/49ers/</a> San Francisco 49ers on Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/49ers%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/49ers</a> San Francisco 49ers on Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SANFRANCISCO49ERS/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SANFRANCISCO49ERS/</a> Valley Humane Society on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/valleyhumanesociety/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/valleyhumanesociety/</a> Valley Humane Society on Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/valleyhumanesociety/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/valleyhumanesociety/</a>SOCIAL MEDIA Website - <a href="https://www.dogsavethepeople.com%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dogsavethepeople.com</a> Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dogsavethepeople/</a> Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/dogsavetheppl</a> Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/dogsavethepeople</a>

Uplifting The Team w/ Austin Moss