Global Flag Football League Appoints Chief Wellness Officer

Tampa, FL- July 30, 2024- 

The Global Flag Football League (GFFL) is proud to announce the appointment of Leneé Cook-Braxton, Psy.D.(c), M.S., RYT, as its first Chief Wellness Officer. In this role, Leneé will oversee the league's comprehensive wellness program, focusing on the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of all athletes, coaches, and staff. Leneé brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the GFFL. Born in Hollywood, CA, and raised in Durham, NC, she has been immersed in the world of dance and movement from a young age. Leneé's passion for wellness led her to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Dance and two Master's Degrees in Exercise Science/Sport Psychology and Mind-Body Medicine. She will complete her Doctorate of Psychology in the next few months. Throughout her career, Leneé has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the performing arts, mental health, sports, and wellness industries. 

Leneé made history as the youngest Captain of the Inaugural Carolina Panthers NFL Cheerleading Squad. She is a 200-Hour RYT Certified Yoga Teacher, a NASM®Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist, and a comprehensively trained and certified Pilates Instructor. Leneé currently serves as a Senior Columnist for The Los Angeles Tribune, an Editorial Board Member for the Uniscience Journal of Psychology and Neuroscience and was the former Executive Producer and Co-host of the globally ranked Mindful Business Renegades Podcast. In her role as Chief Wellness Officer, Leneé will work closely with the league's medical staff, coaches, and athletes to develop, implement, and oversee evidence-based wellness programs. 

These programs will focus on injury prevention, performance optimization, and overall well-being. Leneé will also lead educational initiatives to promote mental health awareness and resilience among the GFFL community."Weare thrilled to have Leneé join our team as the Chief Wellness Officer," said Jay Lawrence, CEO of the Global Flag Football League. "Her extensive background in wellness, combined with her passion for sport psychology, movement, and holistic health, make her the perfect fit for this role. We are confident that Leneé's leadership and expertise will help us create a culture of wellness and performance excellence in the GFFL." 

The Global Flag Football League is a groundbreaking professional league for both men's and women's flag football teams, owned in partnership by current and former NFL players and their passionate fans in or near NFL cities. The league aims to bring the excitement of professional football to a broader audience while promoting gender equality in sports. One of the unique parts of this league is that Individuals will have an opportunity to own a part of a GFFL team by purchasing shares of that team’s stock. 

The first such stock issuance is now slated for September 2024. For more information about the Global Flag Football League, please visit our website https://gffl.pro (https://gffl.pro)or follow us on social media. ### Media Contact: Name: Chris McNeil Phone: (304) 610-9465 Email: Chris.mcneil@gffl.pro