Trailblazing NFL coach Kevin Maxen reveals his next move…

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When Kevin Maxen first messaged Sam Leicht, he was still apprehensive about embracing his gay identity. As a strength coach for Baylor University’s football team in conservative Waco, Texas, Maxen was unsure how to move forward.

But he was comfortable in a gym or weight room, which is where Leicht also seemed to spend most of his time. The founder of Pridefit, an LGBTQ+ fitness app and community, Leicht works to make exercise more accessible for queer people.

While Maxen didn’t need a push to pump some iron, the former college football captain was looking for mentorship.

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