Sound, Sobriety and Success with Matt Pinfield

Leigh Steinberg

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Leigh Steinberg is an American sports agent, philanthropist, and author who during his 41-year career, has represented over 300 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, boxing, and Olympic sports while having struggled with alcoholism for many years before turning his life around. Leigh speaks candidly with Matt on this episode of Sound Sobriety and Success about his struggles, his motivation to make a change and the support he had surrounding him.

On this episode, Matt also talks to Leigh about:

  • Being the inspiration for the movies Jerry Maguire and Any Given Sunday 
  • Treasuring relationships and making a meaningful impact 
  • Fighting alcoholism 
  • Hitting rock bottom while maintaining an images as a functional professional 
  • Misconceptions about people dealing with addictions
  • And more 

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About this Guest

Leigh Steinberg was born and raised in Los Angeles by his parents, a teacher and librarian. He obtained both his undergraduate and law degrees from Cal where he was student body president during each tenure. Leigh has represented many of the most successful athletes and coaches in football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, golf, etc., including the number one overall pick in the NFL draft for an unprecedented eight times in conjunction with 62 total first round picks. Furthermore, Leigh has represented other notable athletes such as Oscar De La Hoya and Lennox Lewis, as well as multiple Olympians and professional teams. With an unrivaled history of record-setting contracts, Leigh has secured over $4 billion for his 300+ pro athlete clients and directed more than $750 million to various charities around the world.

 

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