The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier
Health & Fitness:Fitness
My guest this week is Matt Overton. Matt is a 9 year NFL veteran long snapper. In 2012, Matt began his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts. In 5 seasons with the Colts, he was part of the special teams unit that included All-Pros Adam Vinatieri and Pat McAfee. The trio became known as the 4th Down Army and helped the Colts become one of the best units in the NFL.
Matt also has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Tennessee Titans, and he just wrapped up the 2021/22 season as the long snapper for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Off the field, Overton is a family man. He and his wife Bree, married in 2020 and just recently welcomed their first child Truette. Matt is also a licensed Real Estate Agent in the state of Indiana and Tennessee. His passion beyond football led him to Real Estate and has found success as a realtor even while playing football in the NFL.
In the episode, Matt shares why you need to “Stay Ready,” as well as some helpful nutrition tips that he tries to follow daily, and life stories that have helped him to be so successful.
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In this episode:
3:06: What are Matt’s biggest takeaways from his last season with the Chargers?
4:51: What was it like for Matt to go out to the Chargers in a completely different region than where he lived?
7:25: Why is “Stay Ready” such an important mindset for Matt?
14:20: More details about Matt’s story and timeline
15:01: What is Matt’s advice to someone who has a lot of uncertainty in their life?
21:30: What is Matt currently doing in the off-season?
22:50: How is Matt getting over his coffee reliance?
27:12: How does Matt get through the 5 hours in the morning while he’s fasting?
30:58: Is there a particular teammate or coach that Matt has that was an incredible leader?
35:10: What are three things that Matt can continue to do or work on to get closer to his best self?
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Matt’s Three Keys to Getting Closer to his Best Self:
1. Serve Others Better
2. Have a Healthy Work Life Balance
3. Be Authentic
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