Host Caroline Hendershot is joined by Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the NFL Sam Rapoport. The two discuss how Sam fell in love with the sport football (0:36), playing quarterback for Canadian flag football and tackle teams (5:41), and making the transition from the field to getting a job within the NFL (9:13). They go on to discuss opening doors for women in sports (13:16), women bringing balance to the workforce (16:20), and Sam's workflow in the NFL (17:24), Lastly, they discuss statistics of young women who would be inactive if flag football was not offered (20:39).

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<p>Hosted by Jets team reporter Caroline Hendershot, New YorkHER features an eclectic group of guests who work in the sports, fashion, food, fitness, entertainment, and influencer worlds. The conversations dive into different facets involved in the Jets and the National Football League and their intersections with vibrant personalities in New York and beyond.</p>

A Conversation with the NFL's Sam Rapoport (S3E9)

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