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Jen Welter is 5′ 2″ tall and 130 lbs. playing against the average height of an NFL player 6 feet 2 in with a weight of 216 lb.

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Welter began playing pro football as a linebacker in the Women’s Football Alliance, playing for the Dallas Diamonds after playing college rugby at Boston College. She has a master’s degree in sports psychology and a doctorate in psychology.

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Jennifer Welter (born October 27, 1977) is an American football coach who was most recently a defensive specialist for the Atlanta Legends of the Alliance of American Football (AAF). She was a defensive coaching intern for the National Football League's Arizona Cardinals during their training camp and the 2015 preseason, making her the first female coaching intern in the NFL.[1][2][3] This is her third "first" for men's football in 2014 and 2015.

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With a master’s in sports psychology and a doctorate in psychology, trailblazing NFL coach, Dr. Jen Welter truly knows what it takes to develop a winning mindset. Drawing on her academic and professional experiences, including on the field training , Dr. Welter reveals her proven techniques for identifying certain mental characteristics, attitudes and behaviors to effectively train your own team to achieve success.

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Jennifer became the first woman to ever play a non-kicker or placekick-holder to play in a men's professional football game. Welter, who got ready with the cheerleaders, saw some time on the field during a preseason game in the Indoor Football League.

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via @louisojedajr on Instagram
Jennifer Welter made some history on Saturday when she took the field for the Texas Revolution against the North Texas Crunch, but she did more than just show up. She earned the respect of everyone on the field after showing she could take some big hits.

The 36-year-old became the first female to ever play a non-kicker or placekick-holder to play in a men's professional football game. Welter, who got ready with the cheerleaders, saw some time on the field during a preseason game in the Indoor Football League.

The 5'2", 130-pound running back was involved in some pretty big hits on her three carries:

Talk about ball security. Not only did she take the hits, but she managed to hold on to the football each time.

Welter was ready to go at it again after the first hit-delivered by the 6'4", 245-pound defensive lineman Cedric Hearvey. The Dallas Morning News' Brad Townsend was able to get some quotes from the Welter:

"I said, 'Is that all you got?' " Welter said she told Hearvey after the first of her three carries. "They (Crunch players) were getting all alive, and I had to say something. I didn't want them to think I was intimidated."

Hearvey also shared his thoughts on his opponent:

Honestly, it was very weird. Part of me wanted to let her score, but part of me had a job. So I was like, 'Can y'all please take her out?'

Welter didn't back down from the hits, and she managed to earn the respect of her opponent.
[Instagram, h/t UPROXX's Kissing Suzy Kolber]

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Female Professional Football Player Earns Respect After Taking Huge Hits

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via @louisojedajr on Instagram Jennifer Welter made some history on Saturday when she took the field for the Texas Revolution against the North Texas Crunch, but she did more than just show up. She earned the respect of everyone on the field after showing she could take some big hits.

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Jennifer earned her players respect and trust by forming a strong bond and believing in them—with many of those she guided on the field years ago still calling her “coach” to this day. Illustrating the importance of devotion to one’s team and being a team player, Welter outlines for audiences how authenticity is critical to effective leadership with her on- and off-the-field strategies for anyone who wants to coach their own team to the end zone.

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In 2018 Coach Jen focused on the importance of being a female role model in sports. She founded Grrrridiron Girls flag football camps for girls & took the story digital by partnering with Toya to develop A series of Minecraft Worlds titled “Coach Jen.”

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Jennifer welter is Giving women access to leadership positions, this also means the talent pool improves the quality the firm can hire.

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Greatness is a choice you make over and over. And when you choose personal greatness - big or small - it becomes a part of who you are.  Don’t get me wrong: just like you, I have had my days when I would not have chosen greatness on my own. It took work. It took strategy. It took perseverance. Don’t leave your greatness to chance,” said Welter.

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Jennifer Welter when she was first introduced as the first woman NFL coach.