#118 - Kenny Vaccaro | The Former NFL Athlete That Plans To Revolutionize Competitive Gaming
Gamers have historically been stereotyped as lazy, unmotivated, and unhealthy individuals. Kenny Vaccaro believes he is the man to change that. Kenny is a former NFL safety who played at University of Texas before being drafted first round to the New Orleans Saints in 2013. In 2021, after eight successful years in the League, Kenny made the decision to retire with the intention of co-founding and building up Gamers First, a competitive gaming organization based in Austin, Texas. Kenny plans to set his organization apart by leading with health, nutrition, and performance. He believes that proper nutrition, sleep schedule, and exercise is the best way to ensure that his Esports athletes are reaching their full potential and have the mental clarity and acuity to win competitions and create the best content for their fans. In this episode Kenny shares his journey from humble beginnings in a small town to professional athlete, and how that has influenced him today as he hopes to revolutionize the gaming industry. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick’s website: www.nickbare.com Nick’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick’s Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod