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Off the Field – The Official National Football Players’ Wives Association
offthefieldpwa.org
Off the Field is led by a group of talented and diverse wives of active and retired professional football players whose mission is “to unite and empower members to perform and support philanthropic initiatives that enhance the quality of life for families in their communities.”

Eligibility: Partners of current and former players.

NFL Thread
nflthread.net
NFL Thread is a free private social network for NFL spouses (current and former), mothers, and daughters of former and current NFL players and coaches. The website allows you to build personal profile pages, promote individual businesses, build social connections, create personal brands, and learn about resources that are designed to empower league women.

Eligibility: Women related or previously related to current and/or former players.

Relocation
Pet Transportation
happytailstravel.com
Since 1995, Happy Tails Travel has been shipping pets with a 100% safety record. Their main goal is to provide a safe and sound travel experience for pets to be ready for their new homes.

Moving Encouragement
carolgstratton.com/moving-tips/
Created by Carol G. Stratton, author of “Lake Surrender” and “Changing Zip Codes,” this website includes tips and tricks on everything from making new friends to getting your house “showing ready,” as well as links to other useful moving resources.

livingprosports.com
Resource designed by Lori Warhop, spouse of NFL coach George Warhop. She has moved more than 10 times and has used her personal experience in moving and starting over to help others with frequent relocation due to their spouse’s career choice.

Utilities
allconnect.com
Free web-based service that helps people find utilities (cable, internet, electricity, etc.) at their exact address.

inmyarea.com
Website that helps compare home services available in your area to find the provider that’s right for you and your budget.

Reading
“Wedded to the Game: The Real Lives of NFL Women,” by Shannon O’Toole
Website: nflwomen.com
Contact: Shannon@nflwomen.com

“The Wives’ Room: A look Behind the NFL Curtain,” by Sally Gardocki
Contact: sally@gardockilawsc.com

“That’s Why I’m Here: The Chris and Stefanie Spielman Story,” by Chris Spielman
Website: chrisspielman.com
Contact: chrisspielman.com/contact/

“The 50-Yard Line Mom: One Mom’s Journey Through the NFL and Beyond,” by Jo Ann Pugh
Website: www.50yardlinemom.com
Contact: joann.pugh@50yardlinemom.com

“Playbook” series by Alexa Martin (Fiction)
Website: www.facebook.com/AlexaMartinBooks

“When the Clock Runs Out, 20 NFL Greats Share Their Stories of Hardship and Triumph” by Bill Lyon (Author), Cynthia Zordich (Photographer)
Website: www.nflthread.com/when-the-clock-runs-out
Education

The Princeton Review Test Prep
nfl-pe-stage.azurewebsites.net/resources?pageNum=2&tag=Next
NFL Player Engagement (NFLPE) has formed a relationship with The Princeton Review (TPR) to provide enhanced educational materials and resources to the NFL family. All members of the NFL Family are eligible to receive a 10% discount on TPR’s test preparation, including classes and educational books. Information about the discount can be found on the NFL Engagement Zone.

The NFL Player Engagement is also collaborating with TPR on the Targeted Learning Program. Targeted Learning is a series of confidential, one-on-one tutoring sessions to assist NFL players, their wives, significant others, and their children to improve their critical reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary skills. NFL Player Engagement will cover the cost of a designated number of Targeted Learning sessions per team each year. TPR provides articles on educational topics that are featured on the Player Engagement website and on the Engagement Zone.

Eligibility: All friends and family of NFLPE.

Coursera, edX, and LinkedIn Learning
coursera.org
edx.org
linkedin.com/learning/
Several educational resources collaborating with leading universities and companies to provide the opportunity to build skills through courses, certificates, and degrees. Courses can range anywhere from enhancing your tech skills to learning advanced mathematics, and the majority are free or offered at a discounted rate.
Finance
Long-Term Care Insurance
membership.nflalumni.org/resources/nfl-long-term-care-insurance-plan/
Players 50 years of age or older are eligible to receive long-term care coverage at no cost to them if they meet the underwriting requirements of the insurance provider and are approved. This coverage provides financial support for eligible players if they require long-term medical assistance at home, in the community, in assisted living, or in nursing homes.

Eligibility: NFL retirees eligible for the program are those who are both vested in the Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle NFL Player Retirement Plan, and have reached age 50 but are not yet age 76. The spouses of eligible retirees are also eligible to enroll.

Insurance Plan
playsmartplaysafe.com/resource/nfl-benefits/
The plan calls for health insurance to be made available free of charge to eligible players who have played in the league more than three seasons. These players receive five years of free health coverage for themselves and their families after they leave the league. The players then have the option to continue to pay for coverage for an unlimited number of succeeding years.

Eligibility: Any player in the NFL, including practice squad players. Players who are vested under the Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle NFL Player Retirement Plan to receive coverage for five years after their career ends. Players who are not vested are only covered through the end of the plan year. After their career has ended, players have the option of continuing coverage pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for a period of 18, 29, or 36 months. Players are required to pay the full cost of coverage plus 2% for administrative costs.

Financial Grants
nfllegendscommunity.com
The NFL Player Care Foundation (PCF) provides retired players financial assistance grants on a case-by-case basis. All payments shall be made to creditors rather than individual grant recipients. Applicants must meet eligibility and financial qualifications, and are required to wait at least two years from their last assistance before reapplying. Grants supported by PCF include:
- Basic living expenses, including transportation and utilities, shelter and housing, including rental and mortgage assistance, and assisted living facilities fees and expenses
- Medical care treatment, including physical health, mental health, neurological health, substance abuse, and pain management
- Ongoing quality of life expenses, such as prescription drugs, medical equipment and supplies, nursing care, and medical treatment
Eligibility: An applicant must be a former NFL player with at least one credited season of NFL play or two seasons of at least eight games each season as a practice player. Widows and children of deceased former NFL players, who would otherwise be eligible for support, may also apply.

Gene Upshaw Player Assistance Trust Fund
nfllegendscommunity.com
The Gene Upshaw Players Assistance Trust assists former players who are facing financial hardship due to unforeseen crisis, unaffordable medical situations, and players who wish to go back to school to finish their undergraduate degrees.

Eligibility: Any former NFL player or his immediate family in times of financial crisis.
Health/Wellness

Physical Health
Zocdoc
www.zocdoc.com
This website is designed to help narrow down your search for a medical provider, whether it be your primary care physician or a specialist. It allows you to search for a specific condition or procedure and filter for your specific insurance carrier. Zocdoc also allows you to see openings in each provider’s schedule to be able to book your own appointment.

Mental Health
NFL Life Line
nfllifeline.org or 800-506-0078
This free 24/7 confidential crisis line is available to all members of the NFL family – current and former players, league and team staff, and family members of those groups. Trained staff members are available to help you and your loved ones work through any emotional crises. The free, confidential hotline is independently operated to protect your anonymity.

Psychology Today
psychologytoday.com/us
Psychology Today’s therapy directory lists clinical professionals, psychiatrist, and treatment centers who provide mental health services in the U.S. and internationally. Each provider has their own profile listing their qualifications, treatment approach, specialties and a description of their exact costs (including their accepted insurance plans). You may refine your search results based on issues, gender, insurance, types of therapy, faith, language, and age.