Experience

The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA)

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • 2021 - Present

  Pioneered the restructuring of the service department, developing new positions, revising the reporting structure, and revamping vital processes and procedures to magnify program and service delivery effectiveness and efficiency. As a trusted change agent, charged with transforming the work environment to improve staff engagement and reinvigorate a high-performing culture. The Trust, powered by the NFL Players Association, is designed to provide an ecosystem of support for former players, with an emphasis on overall health and successful transition from professional football. The Trust staff counsels players through a wellness plan across six primary pillars: Brain and Body, Career, Financial, Education, Personal Interaction, and Lifestyle. To learn more, check us out online at: http://playerstrust.com/ or call the Trust Hotline: 866-725-0063. Feel free to reach out to me to learn how The Trust serves former NFL Players at Zamir.Cobb@PlayersTrust.com. Show less



NFL Players Association

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Player Director

  • 2016 - 2021

  Mobilized NFL player members around their collective bargaining interests, achieving significant gains across demands. Built trust by establishing solid and genuine relationships with critical stakeholders, including members, leadership, management, coaches, and front-office personnel. Achieved the most member participation ever (to date) in union activities by enhancing engagement and providing sound educational opportunities. Mobilized NFL player members around their collective bargaining interests, achieving significant gains across demands. Built trust by establishing solid and genuine relationships with critical stakeholders, including members, leadership, management, coaches, and front-office personnel. Achieved the most member participation ever (to date) in union activities by enhancing engagement and providing sound educational opportunities.

• Program Manager

  • 2013 - 2015

  Revolutionized benefits, services, and support for NFL players transitioning from sport to life after football. Innovated the unprecedented Wraparound Transition Program to meet the complex needs and diverse interests of former NFL players. Revolutionized benefits, services, and support for NFL players transitioning from sport to life after football. Innovated the unprecedented Wraparound Transition Program to meet the complex needs and diverse interests of former NFL players.



Caring People Alliance

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Center Director

  • 2008 - 2013

  Demonstrated a relentless passion for service, community building, and servant leadership, championing a grassroots marketing campaign that increased enrollment and revenue by 60% and 40%, respectively. Built a high-performing team and oversaw the staff development program helping grow internal capabilities to meet state requirements. Promoted after 2 years as a Case Manager. Demonstrated a relentless passion for service, community building, and servant leadership, championing a grassroots marketing campaign that increased enrollment and revenue by 60% and 40%, respectively. Built a high-performing team and oversaw the staff development program helping grow internal capabilities to meet state requirements. Promoted after 2 years as a Case Manager.


New Orleans VooDoo Arena Footlball
• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Professional Football Player

  • 2007 - 2007

Intercultural Family Services, Inc.
• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Case Manager

  • 2006 - 2007

Arizona Cardinals Football Club
• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Professional Football Player

  • 2005 - 2006

Pittsburgh Steelers
• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Professional Football Player

  • 2004 - 2005