Athabasca University - Beyond The Game

It’s time to go beyond the game and answer “what’s next?” Whether you’re a fan, a player, a referee or even the CFL Commissioner, there is life beyond the game. Watch Athabasca University’s Beyond the Game series where we highlight stories of remarkable people connected to the Canadian Football League who have demonstrated the spirit of going “beyond the game”. Whether through their careers, their actions or their role in the community – this diverse group will inspire you with their personal stories!

AU Beyond the Game: Jason Langvee

CFLPA Program Manager Jason Langvee tells us how the Academy helps members and their spouses both while they’re playing and after their football career. Helping players better their lives and those of their families long after they leave the field

AU Beyond the Game: Scott Armstrong

Since 2016, Scott Armstrong has helped manage the CFLPA Academy which gives it’s members opportunities to prepare for a life outside football with education, employment and health & wellness offerings.

AU Beyond the Game: Brian Ramsay

Brian Ramsay has gone from a 9-year CFL career to Executive Director of the Canadian Football League Players Association. Hear what strides he’s made in that role to help CFLPA members find similar success transitioning away from the football field.

AU Beyond the Game: Amar Doman leading the Lions

New BC Lions owner Amar Doman comes from an extensive business background and has now added football ownership to his resume. Hear how he plans to make the Lions a more accessible brand for youth and previously under-served communities around B.C.

AU Beyond the Game: Erin Stevenson, AU & the CFL

Athabasca University’s Manager of Marketing, Erin Stevenson, discusses her love for the CFL and why it has been such a great partnership with AU.

AU Beyond the Game: Gilatha Alexander, from Outrider to Nurse Practitioner

After moving to Calgary from St. Lucia in 1992, Gilatha Alexander says the CFL and the 1993 Grey Cup helped her make her first friends in Canada. Find out how Athabasca University has helped her later in her life.

AU Beyond the Game: Bryan Burnham's unique off-season

After not feeling like he got the most out of his experience at the University of Tulsa, BC Lions star receiver Bryan Burnham is using 2020 to re-visit his education thanks to Athabasca University.

AU Beyond the Game: Jason Colero's story

Jason Colero was bullied as a high school football player, but has used his story to influence so much change, creating the ‘Huddle Up’ bullying prevention program with the Toronto Argonauts and MLSE.

AU Beyond the Game: Andrew Hoskins’s Story

Andrew Hoskins joined the online CFL community almost 10 years ago, where fans refer to each other as “our CFL family”. The more people he met, the more he found everyone checking in on each other outside of the football season – reuniting like long lost friends at the Grey Cup.

AU Beyond the Game: Courtney Stephen’s Story

Defensive Back Courtney Stephen has spent 7 years in the CFL, recently moving from the Ticats to the Calgary Stampeders. Off the field, he is passionate about motivating the next generation of football players and fans. Through his Hustle & Lead podcast, visits to school and digital videos – he’s preparing for his post-football career Leadership Development Specialist. He focuses on personal branding, leadership and academic success.

AU Beyond the Game: Georgina Paull’s Story

Georgina Paull made history when, on May 31st she became one of the first females to officiate a CFL Game!

AU Beyond the Game: Randy Ambrosie's Story

Commissioner Randy Ambrosie is a true example of going beyond the game. Following his 9 successful years in the CFL, in 2016 he became the 14th and current commissioner of the CFL.

Athabasca University offers the opportunity to move up without having to move on, first. Take control of the game while you’re still in it. Head over to http://go.athabascau.ca/CFL/ to learn more about the 70+ online undergraduate and graduate degrees, diplomas and certificate programs!

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