100 Day Accountability Journal for Athletes (eBook)

The 100 Day Accountability Journal for Athletes is a Coach in your Backpack (eBook)

This companion journal is meant to help the athlete identify what they want most and create a road map to achieve it. By instilling Every Day Disciplines also known as EDDs, the athlete will create winning habits that lead them closer to their goals. High level athletes set high goals and create a plan to achieve them.

This book is meant to help the athlete "Level Up." Regardless of what level the athlete is, youth league, high school, college, or professional. This book was written by a former professional athlete who has a track record of helping other athletes achieve their goals.

You will achieve your goals as long as you (1) Decide exactly what you want, (2) Write them down, (3) Get help from someone who has achieved that goal or from someone who has experience you can learn from, (4) Create a plan to achieve those goals, and (5) Do something every day to take a step closer to your goal.

You can call it a Goal, Desired Result, Objective, Destination, or whatever you like. Either way, it's something you want. If it's really worth it, it is something you want MOST. Whatever you want most, you would do anything to achieve it. You'll sacrifice fun, time with your friends, sleep, food, and anything that seems to distract you or take you away from what you want most.

We recommend you get a Blank 100 Page Journal to accompany the 100 Day Accountability Journal for Athletes.

Will you commit to yourself for 100 Days to get closer to your goals?

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AUTHOR BIO

Hamza Abdullah is a retired NFL Player, Professional Big Brother, Gridiron Griot, High School Football Coach, Father of four young athletes, and Author. Hamza played seven years in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns, and Arizona Cardinals. Hamza played college ball at Washington State University where his team finished in the Top 10, three years in a row, including a trip to the 2003 Rose Bowl game. Hamza is an author and creative who's sole goal is to leave a lasting legacy of "Wanting for my brother, what I want for myself." Hamza currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his Partner and their four children. You can connect with Hamza on Instagram at @MuslimScholarAthlete. Read his book Hamza Abdullah: Come Follow Me.

Here is a timeline of events for Hamza:

In 2000, Hamza Abdullah went from a ZERO star recruit--playing on Junior Varsity as a Junior--to a First-Team All Region player and Power 5 Commit to Washington State University.

In 2001, Hamza Abdullah tore the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right knee while playing a game at Arizona State University.

In 2002, Hamza Abdullah played a reserve role on a team that finished Top-10 in the country.

In 2003, Hamza Abdullah played in the Rose Bowl Game against the University of Oklahoma.

In 2004, Hamza Abdullah graduated from Washington State University, where he was voted captain of the football team and was on the President’s Honor Roll. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences, he went on to play seven years in the NFL. 

In 2005, Hamza was DRAFTED by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but did not appear in any regular season games for the Bucs. He made his NFL debut for the Denver Broncos later that year after being signed off the Buccaneers practice squad. He remained with the Broncos until they released him in the middle of the 2008 season. 

In 2006, Hamza was featured in a New York Times article for observing the month of Ramadan while playing in the NFL.

In 2007, Hamza returned from a separated hip flexor to START the second half of the season for the Denver Broncos. In Hamza’s first career NFL start on November 11, 2007 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Hamza recorded eight tackles, one forced fumble and one pass defense to be named the Defensive Player of the Week. Hamza would finish the season with 47 tackles, 4 Passes Defensed and 2 Fumbles Forced. 

In 2008, Hamza was released by Denver and signed with the Cleveland Browns; where he again, did not appear in a regular season contest. He was released from the Browns prior to the 2009 season. 

In 2009, the Arizona Cardinals signed Hamza before their playoff run. Hamza would go on to play the 2010 and 2011 season with Arizona. 

In 2010, the Northwestern University Muslim Student Association invited Hamza and his brother Husain, to keynote a discussion on Faith and Football. This would open up a plethora of opportunities to connect with Muslim Student Associations (MSAs) across the country. 

In 2011, while playing for the Arizona Cardinals, Hamza wrote for the blog Revenge of the Birds during the offseason. During Training Camp, ESPN did a feature of Hamza and Husain Fasting during Ramadan while still being full participants in Training Camp. 

In 2012 Hamza and Husain, left the NFL to make the Hajj pilgrimage. After the brothers returned from Saudi Arabia, Hamza began writing for AbdullahBros.com--a site founded by him and his brothers.

In 2013, Hamza toured colleges and universities, speaking to their MSA about the need to unite as brothers and sisters. Some of the Colleges and Universities included, YALE, Columbia, Syracuse and Michigan State. Later that year, Hamza supported Husain as Husain returned to the NFL playing for the Kansas City Chiefs; thus began Hamza’s position as a Professional Big Brother.

In 2014, Hamza hosted a Community Fitness Day for the City of Diamond Bar, near his hometown of Pomona, California. It was attended by Men, Women and children of all ages. 

In 2015, Hamza collaborated with his brothers to form the Ashab Network, a group founded to connect accomplished Muslim athletes and entertainers throughout the United States. 

In 2016, Hamza was selected as a pallbearer for Muhammad Ali. 

In 2017, Hamza released his memoir, Hamza Abdullah: Come Follow Me; a riveting ride through life behind the curtain in the NFL.

In 2018, Hamza was diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder and hospitalized after an attempted suicide. He joined forces with the Washington branch of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to share his story and help others who struggle with suicide ideation.

In 2019, Hamza directed, wrote and starred in a Short Film titled Inside Ourselves. A story about a Vietnam veteran returning to Seattle and struggling with the idea of starting a family with his Greek wife. The film was loosely based on Hamza’s in-laws.

In 2020, Hamza created a homeschool process--months before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the world--to teach his children about taking care of their own personal health.

In 2021, Hamza and buddy Matt Ware created the Gridiron Griots where they tell old football stories in a funny and entertaining fashion.

In 2022, Hamza started his coaching career by volunteering at Hamilton High School--in Chandler, Arizona.

Currently, Hamza is working on a second book, another Journal, a Podcast and an App to aid individuals, families and communities with their Mental Health and Life’s Transitions. He spends most of his time with his Partner Alexa raising their four children.  

Hamza has been featured and interviewed on numerous news outlets, including CNN’s Newsroom, ESPN's Outside the Lines and NBC's Rock Center.