Ex-Dallas Cowboy and Green Bay Packer lineman Alan Veingrad rediscovers his spiritual roots through the divine guidance of the Torah.

Shlomo Veingrad was a standout football player at East Texas State University, yet he was not drafted into the NFL. Several teams who tried him out dismissed him for being too small and not NFL material. Shlomo persevered, demonstrating an unbelievable determination to succeed. He was eventually signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers where he played for five seasons. Shlomo later joined the Dallas Cowboys, who sought leadership and experience for their offensive line, and remained in Dallas for two seasons where he became a Super Bowl champion in 1992. Shlomo’s versatility and athletic proficiency as an offensive lineman resulted in his playing every position on the offensive line but center.

His performance on the field was celebrated when Emmitt Smith presented Shlomo with a Rolex watch after winning the NFL rushing title in 1991. He proudly wears this watch along with his Super Bowl ring, as a reminder of the obligations and the rewards that come with personal and professional accomplishment.

Shlomo has been a superstar in the world of business since his retirement from the NFL. He has consistently exceeded the revenue expectations for his divisional responsibilities by three-digit percentages and exceeded the performance goals of his sales teams. He has partnered with the CEO at each of the companies he has served consistently contributing to bottom-line profitability in addition to driving client solutions. In his role as inspirational leader, innovative strategist, and consummate deal-maker, he has proven his ability to create rapport with employees at all levels of the organization from the mailroom to the boardroom.

Shlomo uses sports metaphors to illustrate his transformational journey, and vividly relates the discipline of being a professional football player to the process of becoming an observant Jew. He shares these values and personal practices with his audiences offering a highly motivational presentation guaranteed to recharge the batteries and refocus the intentions of your group. His 5-point program serves as a playbook for personal productivity and will enable your team to rally together bringing your entire organization through the goalposts. He does this by bringing each player into his or her zone triggering the mindset for peak performance. Shlomo personifies inner peace and personal fulfillment and has arrived at a place that most people only aspire to.
 

“Hands down! Everyone agrees this is one of the most memorable events we have had at the University of Miami. Your presence has made a huge impact on the students."

Rabbi Menachem Fellig
Chabad at the University of Miami, Florida
 

“All in attendance enjoyed your powerful and thought provoking words and we continue to receive compliments on what an enjoyable evening it was.”

The Hebrew Theological College
Skokie, Illinois
 

“Alan Veingrad's message of personal triumph, commitment and dedication will motivate any audience to follow their heart and proceed to accomplish their dreams.”

Mark Sessel
President, PFP
 

“Our parents were excited to hear your testimony detailing your journey to life beyond the NFL. They felt camaraderie with you as you spoke of your commitement to Jewish studies for both you and your family."

Rabbi Josef Fradkin
Chabad Hebrew Academy, San Diego, California
 

“Anyone looking to inspire a “secular sports loving” community will find a great speaker in Alan Veingrad. He is the only Major-League American athlete to become Torah Observant in the history of sports!”

Rabbi Shlomo Cohen
Chabad, Charlotte, North Carolina
 

”Both the content and delivery of your presentation on Footballs to Matzo Balls was extremely interesting and entertaining."

Rabbi Avraham E. Plotkin
Chadbad Lubavitch of Markham
 

“Alan Veingrad is much more than just a person with a unique life story. He is an extremely gifted and dynamic orator who touches his audience with humor, warmth and passion.”

Rabbi Taub
Chabad Lubavitch of Wisconsin
 

”The people were very much moved by your talk. It was good for both the beginning students and those more advanced. It showed how one can take their past and use it as motivation for a stronger Torah future. This is exactly what telling your story does."

Rabbi Boruch Hecht
Rabbinical of America, Morristown, New Jersey
 

“Alan Veingrad’s presentation was not only articulate and well delivered but more importantly, it was super inspirational. I highly recommend him to any organization that wants to spiritually energize their audience.”

Rabbi Gruenstein
Young Israel, Bay Harbor, Florida
 

“Your lecture at the school ignited an excitement really seen in the community. Your presentation inspired the audience with passion and commitment.”

Rabbi Elazer Muskin
Young Israel Century City, Los Angeles, California
 

“Alan kept everyone, football fans or not, absolutely riveted. His story is interesting, inspirational, and exceptionally well told. Highly recommended!”

Rabbi Ellie and Chaya Estrin
Chabad at University of Washington

“Alan did an amazing job speaking at our banquet and school recently. As a speaker he has every quality you could ask for. He has a story, he says it well and he has a good message. On top of all of that, he is quite personable and a pleasure to be around. We were very happy with our choice of Alan, he exceeded my expectations."

Joshua "J.B." Borenstein
Torah Academy, Greater Minneapolis - St. Paul