Leading with Love: A Conversation with Coach Andy Talley on Sports, Service, and Social Impact

Join us on this inspired journey as we welcome the legendary coach, Andy Talley, the architect of the Villanova football team's resurgence in the 1980s. Not only has he gifted us with thrilling sports moments, but he's also the founder of the life-saving Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation. Expect to gain some profound insights into leadership, love, and living a life of service as we traverse his incredible journey, both on and off the field. We also resonate with the profound message in the song "Soldier of Love" by Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, as we navigate the challenges of weaponization and polarization in our society today.

We don't stop at sports and music. We also spotlight some incredible organizations and the work they're doing to uplift society. Expect to be moved by the stories from the Wounded Warrior Project and how they're aiding our veterans. Be prepared to witness the heroic efforts of American Humane in their relentless fight for animal rights. This conversation explores the intersection of sports, love, and entrepreneurship, taking you on a journey that promises to inspire, elevate and provoke thought. Buckle up for this amazing episode that will leave you with plenty to reflect on and hopefully, fuel your own journey towards making a difference.

About Andy Talley, Head Football Coach Emeritus of Villanova University and Founder and President of the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation:
With access to ninety young, healthy football players, Coach Talley began his mission to educate and promote awareness about the importance of marrow donor registration by holding his first on-campus testing in the Jake Nevin field house at Villanova University. Coach Talley and his team registered over 200 student athletes and coaching staff from the Villanova University community that fall.

Coach continued to organize registration drives over the ensuing years on the Villanova campus, tirelessly raising funds from independent donors to cover the cost of tissue-typing kits (which now consist solely of a cheek swab). Then, on one spring day in 2008, Coach Talley received a phone call from Be The Match®. Be The Match® wanted to partner with Coach Talley to expand his on-campus drive efforts. Together they formed the “Get in the Game. Save a Life” (GITG) initiative.

Over the past twelve years, Coach Talley has enlisted over 169 other college football programs to participate in GITG. Each program hosts their own on-campus donor drives each spring.

Connect with Andy:
Website talleybonemarrow.org
LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/the-andy-talley-bone-marrow-foundation
Instagram instagram.com/talleybonemarrow
Facebook facebook.com/talleybonemarrow
Twitter twitter.com/talleybonemarro

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