Derrick Ramsey as star athlete, as Kentucky Secretary of Labor and Education, and thoughtful leader

Ideas and Lives

Derrick Ramsey talks about growing up in rural Florida, his development as an athlete in high school, his experience in college football, his transition to professional football, and how he prepared for his post-football career and advanced education. Derrick then describes his experience running athletic departments and his leadership as Kentucky's Secretary of the Labor and Education Cabinets. Finally, he presents his views on the importance of expanding apprenticeship and on how best to deal with recurring problems of professional athletes.