My name is Leigh-Ann Hampton, spouse and life partner of William Hampton. William is member of the retired NFLPA - Houston Chapter. William and I were fortunate enough to have attended the Q5 program Dec 5 and 6 in Houston offered by Mr. Bob Beck and the retired NFLPA. I wanted to take a moment to thank Mr. Beck, Tamara, Qiana and everyone else involved who made it possible for this program to be available to us. It is my sincere hope that this program will become available to the general population of both active as well retired players.

I was astounded by a statistic, that was brought to our attention at the workshop that “ 78% of NFL players are broke within 2 years of leaving the league”. From the perspective of a spouse I feel that the potential impact and benefit gained from being exposed to this program can be far reaching for  both active as well as retired players and families if exposed to the knowledge highlighted in the workshop. I feel something needs to be done to eradicate this statistic or at best decrease the percentage.  I also feel that it is equally important for spouses or significant other to attend the workshop because as partners in life everything that the player experiences or goes through is not separate from -  but is part of, everyday life – the 5th Quarter -  and transitioning into success on and off the field long after football is over, is key to eliminating that statistic. This program equips the players with the necessary tools that will allow them to understand that they already possess the attributes of success by virtue of their profession, and the program also,  allows for them recognize those attributes and apply them in the 5th Quarter ( life after football).

Again thanking you all for another opportunity to learn and grow.  From our family to yours, much blessings, health, happiness, and prosperity.

Warmest Regards,
Leigh-Ann Hampton