The 4th & Life program is a curriculum-based program for high school athletes focusing on what it takes to be successful on the field, in the classroom, and in the workplace. The curriculum illustrates important life lessons by using examples from Redskins players, coaches, and alumni. Football players from area high schools participate in the program each year, culminating with two player-led interactive forums--one for freshmen and one for seniors--at FedExField, sponsored by Coca-Cola. Curriculum cards, created in partnership with Junior Achievement®, are provided to all student-athletes that attend the Forum and feature tips about staying on the academic track, preparing early for college, and other careers in sports besides playing. In June 2006, an additional forum was held for athletes in the Virginia Beach area as part of the Redskins Beach Blitz.

Redskins Alumnus Charles Mann hosted a 4th & Life forum for senior athletes along with Redskins players and community leaders. Click on the panelist’s name to hear their lessons about how to be successful on and off the field.

Charles Mann
Lorenzo Alexander
Rocky McIntosh
FBI Agent Randall Sealby
Question & Answer Session