All Rights Reserved. Nu'u Taugavau, offensive lineman, Season Five. Brittany Wagner of 'Last Chance U' fame says she's seen his infatuation with players' ankles live and in person. Brittany Wagner is arguably the most popular figure to come out of Last Chance U that wasn't a player or member of the coaching staff. Good news: Walker-Scott ended up making Hawaii's squad, playing in eight games throughout the season. Now every player I have worked with who plays in the NFL has a college degree. The couple have a 7-year-old daughter together, Kennedy Grier, according to her EMCC bio. Unfortunately, the Rams waived him during training camp, Allen eventually ending up with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he racked up 12 solo tackles last season. Wagner's hands-on approach has made her a fan favorite among those who've watched the show. In the show, you see my interactions with the players. Just got a new batch of books in, so come get you a personalized copy for a Fathers day gift by sending $30 dollars to venmo coachjb12 or get some slapdick gear at www.coachjbstore.com, A post shared by Coach Jason Brown (@therealcoach_jb) on Jun 14, 2020 at 11:48am PDT. Instead of taking college algebra, they took finance. Wagner told the Daily News that she is preparing them, period, for the rest of their lives., The official Netflix press release about the show describes Wagner as a a vivacious single mother and an advisor to the team whose own success is equally dependent on the academic achievements of the players, does everything she can to keep the guys focused, papers turned in on time, and eligible to play ball.. I dont really take the mindset of "I need to mold them into talking like I think they should talk, acting like I think they should act." Season 5 of Netflix's hit series "Last Chance U" is here, continuing its run of chronicling the lives of junior college football players. Wagner has made a dent in the world of college athletics as she has turned her dream of impacting young athletes into a reality. He went undrafted and remains unsigned, before being invited to join the XFL Draft, where he was not taken either. That's what many people are calling Brittany Wagner, the academic counselor at East Mississippi Community College, the school that serves as the subject for the six-part Netflix series Last Chance U. Now, his Twitter is full of wholesome parenting moments with his young son. Where Is Former 'Last Chance U' Star Brittany Wagner Now? In her role, she was part disciplinarian and part mother figure to players. Its a little unclear where Thompsons career standshe spent the 2018 season at Missouri Western University, and in January, News-Press Now reported that Thompson would forgo his senior year to prepare for the draft. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. He transferred to Florida Atlantic University to play for Lane Kiffin, who set Franklin III loose as a rusher-receiver. Since her Netflix debut, Brittany has traveled all over the country as a motivational speaker. I dont think thats fair. Brittanys first book: Next Chance You: Tools, Tips and Tough Love for Bringing Your A-Game to Life is available for pre-orders now and will be published on September 7th of this year. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. In the meantime, Wagner continues to work as a consultant and motivational speaker, asking audiences around the country if they have a pencil. Brittany Wagner, the breakout star of Netflix's "Last Chance U" partners with National Scouting Report as Official Academic Counselor. But Thompson genuinely seemed to change for the better, stepping up to lead the Pirates at the end of Season Three. 158 talking about this. Brittany Wagner is now speaking at virtual events for a lower fee.Contact for more information. Thats where Im really passionate. EMCCs 2019 season was a down year by Buddys standards, though, with the team losing in a 31-7 blowout in the MACJC Semifinals. Brittany Wagner is a nationally respected athletic academic counselor and motivational speaker best known for her role as the breakout star of the hit Netflix documentary series, Last Chance U. My students received wonderful information during the conference, said Beth Hypes, teacher at Oneonta High School. They dont want to listen to me because they think thats what Im all about. While his wife worked and went to beauty school, he was often taking care of their two daughters. Her message is one I will use with my students for years to come., Oneonta High School TeacherAlabama Power Youth Leadership Conference, It was a pleasure working with Brittany. Michael Strahan is also an executive producer on the project. Cant wait for what is next! Weve got to be grateful, thankful and humble and let people make decisions that need to make them.". Her primary role is to ensure football players succeed both on and off the field. (Available September 2021), If you cannot attend a live signing, autographed copies may also be purchased at talkshoplive.com. She is an academic advisor, providing students with advice and strategies in achieving their best version. Season 3 of Last Chance U moved to Independence Community College in Kansas, and Brittany Wagner reportedly lobbied unsuccessfully to land a job with the school, which would have lent some sense of continuity to the series. From there she worked for the minor league baseball team the Charlotte Knights as well as at Jacksonville State University and Mississippi State University.