Public Speaking

Since his time in the NFL Don has consistently used his resources, time and talent to improve the lives of players before, during and after their time in the league.

When asked, he shares his journey on podcasts, panels and in player locker rooms. Occasionally, these events are recorded. We’ve compiled a few of these engagements here.

Scroll down to see the collection.

Spreading the word

Don taps into his pastoral training and delivers the Father’s Day sermon at City Center Church in Lenexa, KS.

July 18, 2023

TRANSITION

Dr. Don Davis is a former NFL Player, two Super Bowl Champion and current Senior Director of the NFLPA describes player transition phases to a life after the NFL.

August 3, 2022


beyond the game

Don chats with NFL vet Kendall Gammon and player engagement expert Lamonte Winston about his player experience and how he uses that to help current players in his role at the NFLPA.

July 18, 2022

Self evaluation

“The belief in yourself has to be greater than what someone else's expectations are for you.”

Don discusses the importance of introspection and self evaluation to establish the confidence you need to succeed in any environment.

April, 2022


Organized team activities

Don joins certified NFL agent Jill Baxter’s podcast and discusses the concept of OTAs (organized team activities), the NFLPA’s position on minicamps and the NFL’s position on vaccines.

May 19, 2021

Unpacking it

Don unpacks his thoughts on watching his former teammate, Tom Brady, win another Super Bowl, being a two-time Super Bowl Champion, his Christian ministry, and life after the NFL.

Feb 21, 2021

GPA Player Wellness

Don joined Ger of the Gaelic Players Association to share his thoughts at the GPA Player Welfare Conference in Dublin, Ireland.

Dec. 5, 2019

Find your purpose

Don chops it up with Marlin Blakeney on his QWorld podcast. The two discuss work-life balance in the NFL and the challenges players face balancing the two.

Feb 4, 2021

inside the nflpa

Don sits down with the NFLPA communication team to talk about his time in the league and his work with the Player Affairs Department

Nov. 30 2016

Relationship Goals

Don shares his thoughts on a successful marriage on the Four Reasons You Get Beat through the lens of football.

Dec. 10, 2014

This is my hope

Don shares his reflections on his journey from his initial experiences in the NFL through his retirement and shares how these experiences helped shape his life.

Dec. 12, 2013

People - Purpose - Process