Weekly Film Session #1

Welcome to our Weekly Film Session, Where We Will:

• Spotlight QBs creating real-world impact in careers and communities

• Explore insights related to physical, mental, and emotional health

• Foster skills that drive success and happiness

• Celebrate QBs making great plays and performances

• Support QBs persevering through challenges and adversity

• Build a community of Lifelong Quarterbacks - a “QB Room for Life”

Let’s get started.

Chris Hetherington: From QB to Fullback to CEO

Chris Hetherington played quarterback at Yale University, where he earned a B.S. in Psychology and also played baseball, before launching an 11-year NFL career that included time with the Colts, Panthers, Rams, Raiders, and 49ers. Originally an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals, Chris converted to fullback and special teams, and built a reputation for toughness, adaptability, and team-first leadership.

After football, Hetherington turned those same qualities toward business and entrepreneurship, “attending the Business Management and Entrepreneurship Programs at Harvard Business School & Wharton School of Business, and achieving success as an experienced executive (4x CEO), board member, entrepreneur, consultant, investor, and mentor.” LinkedIn profile

In 2024, he led a group of former athletes in acquiring Fathead, the company known for its life-sized wall graphics of sports icons. He now aims to reposition the brand as a platform for creativity, partnerships, and fan connection.

Hear more about his journey in this video from Athletes and Assets With Noah Lack:

He’s also using the brand to help others in need. Hear his incredible story on Good Morning Football about his family losing their home in the LA wildfires and how he and Fathead are responding.

Get to the Outside…to Nature, That is

Lifelong QBs, like all human beings, need to focus on their mental health. Getting outside is a great way to do that. Spending time walking outdoors isn’t just good for physical fitness — it measurably improves mental health. Regular walking lowers anxiety and depression, and doing it in natural environments amplifies those effects.

Research shows that being in nature calms the parts of the brain linked to stress and vigilance, leading to lower blood pressure, reduced heart rate, and improved emotional balance. Even a 10-minute walk in a park or green space can provide benefits, helping anyone — not just those with anxiety or depression — feel calmer, clearer, and more focused.

Learn more in this video from UNC Health:

Lead With Empathy

Empathy is the ability to understand and appreciate another person's feelings and experience. It is sometimes considered a “soft skill.” But there is nothing soft about it.

Empathy is a key leadership strength. Empathetic leaders build trust, boost engagement, and foster teamwork. They balance compassion with accountability to drive better results.

Whether you are current or former QB, you are a leader. Learn more about leading with empathy in this video from Simon Sinek:

Arm Strength - in Both Arms

What are your thoughts on this clip of Baker Mayfield making a “stiff-arm throw?”

Can this be practiced or taught??

Wow. Check it out on Buccaneers.com:

Bryce Young Perseveres

Bryce Young faced high expectations after being drafted, made some mistakes in early games, and needed to stay focused. His is a compelling story of young leadership, growth under pressure, and the work behind the scenes.

Learn more in this video from The Dan Patrick Show:

And good luck coming back from that ankle injury, Bryce. We are wishing you a speedy recovery.

That’s it for this week’s film session.

Watching film always pays off.

Let’s have a great week!

And one thought in the final two-minutes:

In a world where many people are too disconnected, your bond with other QBs, including those from your own QB room, your competitors on the other sideline, or those you watched in admiration, is likely strong. Please consider sharing this with other QBs as a way to build much needed human connection. Thank you.