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Jackie Taylor, daughter of NFL legend Sean Taylor, reflects on her father's life, career, family & how she is forging her own dreams in athletics as UNC Volleyball star

Pivot Podcast

The Pivot Podcast Network

Football, Society & Culture, Sports

4.92.6K Ratings

🗓️ 13 September 2024

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

“You never know when your last day will come...That quote is a true testament to the little things that matter. Everyday, live it to the fullest. No matter what the outcome is, making sure everyday has a purpose and that it's fulfilled to the maximum capacity." Being three girl dads, we know the best parts of us are our daughters...being able to experience life as fathers and being our girls #1 supporter as they navigate life is no better experience or feeling. That opportunity is something we don't take lightly and understand the privilege it provides us that it unfortunately it has not others. As we head into week 2 of the NFL season, we sit down with sit down with Jackie Taylor, the daughter of NFL legend Sean Taylor, and chat about growing up without her father, what she would say to him if she had the chance to speak to him and how his legacy has shaped her own life aspirations and dreams. This conversation hits different as we sit with one of our brother's own and reminisce about the one-of-a-kind talent he was on the field, the man he was away from football and the father he was excited to be to Jackie before his life was cut short in 2007 during a home invasion. A first-round NFL pick for the Washington Commanders and a Pro Bowl safety, Sean was a teammate and a close friend to Ryan early in his career which he credits his bond with Sean for helping him evolve as a player in many ways. The tragic shot that took Sean's life, is a moment we will never forget as the sports world knows Sean as one of the best to ever do it while we knew Sean as family. Emotional and full of tears from the guys and Jackie, Ryan, Channing and Fred help Jackie navigate through the rough waters of this story as she opens up about what it’s been like carrying her father’s legacy, even though she was only 18 months old when she lost him. Jackie shares the highs and lows of growing up with that responsibility and how it shapes her journey as she is in her first year of college, honoring her father's legacy, carrying it into the next generation while forging her own path. This conversation brings on a lot of tears, but it also left us full of pride and inspired. We share stories, laughs, and some powerful moments as Jackie talks about her father, and shares how she recently found all his notes and playbooks from his playing days, an absolute treasure to any athlete or fan, but to Jackie it's just a peak into her dad's mindset and a way to connect with him. Jackie’s not just following in his footsteps—she’s blazing her own trail. She’s playing Division 1 Volleyball at University of North Carolina, after dominating the court in Florida and leading Gulliver Prep to state championships. Jackie’s on a mission to elevate women’s sports and inspire other young female athletes, and she’s determined to leave her mark on the game and hopes to find a career where she helps people and able to use her experiences to impact others. Tap in for this special Pivot episode streaming now and subscribe to YouTube for the most current of guests, conversations and special announcements. And if you are a high school sports team in need, head to https://www.SoFiGameChangers.com to submit a short video showing what your team is all about. Tell us about the work you've put in, why your team is special and what you're trying to accomplish this season." You have from now until October 7th to submit your team, so click the link https://www.SoFiGameChangers.com to enter. Good luck, and tell them the Pivot sent you! Thank you to SoFi! https://www.linkedin.com/pivotpodcast to post your job for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

What's up pivot fam? Today we pivot with Jackie Taylor.

0:03.7

She's not just a freshman middle hitter for the University of North Carolina's

0:08.1

volleyball team. She's the daughter of the late great Sean Taylor. She's a self-proclaimed clumsy kid who led

0:15.6

Gulliver Prep to its first ever volleyball state championship, much like her dad

0:21.5

did for the same school's football team.

0:24.4

She tells us why UNC also why she chose to where her father's famed number 21.

0:31.3

Little Jackie as they call her wants to be a game changer.

0:34.0

She's ready to start her own legacy, but also understands the importance of carrying her fathers.

0:41.0

She learned about her father through stories of friends and family and one day

0:45.2

her mom gave her one of her dad's playbooks with notes and quotes from the Pro Bowl Safety, one of which she shared with the entire Gulliver community when they dedicated the football field to Sean.

0:59.0

She often thinks of what life would be like if he was around and if he'd be proud of her.

1:04.6

But she is so grateful for her siblings, her mother, and her mother's husband that she calls dad.

1:11.0

This is a story about how tragedy has turned to triumph. This is a story about

1:16.6

Sean Taylor's legacy and that legacy lives and breeds with Jackie Taylor. Thank you for pivoting with us.

1:24.1

Fellas, I am so glad that football's back.

1:26.7

And now with NFL Sunday ticket from YouTube TV,

1:30.2

I can watch every game every Sunday.

1:32.6

That is my green flag ritual.

1:34.7

Chad, what was some of the things you did as a player?

1:36.8

I had to eat pasta and after the war almost right before they opened and kick off,

1:40.8

I had to run in the end zone, pray, point up to wherever my family

1:44.4

was in the crowd and know that I'm out of love.

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