#382 NFL Star Exposes The "Godfather" Culture of Early CrossFit | John Welbourn

<p><strong>John Welbourn</strong> is a former 10-year NFL veteran (Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots) turned entrepreneur, strength coach, and performance educator. After retiring from professional football, he founded <strong>Power Athlete</strong>, a global leader in athletic performance programming, education, and community building. John is also the creator of <strong>CrossFit Football</strong>, one of the earliest sport-specific training programs to bridge traditional strength training with the CrossFit methodology.<br /> <br /></p> <p>As a pioneer in blending field-sport performance with strength and conditioning, John has spent decades coaching athletes of all levels—from youth sports to elite professionals—focusing on speed, power, and long-term athletic development. His work emphasizes physical preparation, mindset, nutrition, and recovery.<br /> <br /> Connect with John <br /> <strong>Website:</strong> <a>https://www.powerathletehq.com</a><br /> <...