Brando19
07-15-2007, 12:34 PM
Brett Favre is dabbling in off-the-field business opportunities these days, but that doesn't necessarily mean 2007 will be the swan song on the field for the celebrated quarterback.
Favre is a partner in a new fitness franchise exclusively for children called Young Champions. The venture is in collaboration with Kent Johnston, a former strength and conditioning coach for the Packers. Johnston founded Young Champions and is a co-owner of the operation.
The first Young Champions fitness center opened July 7 in Waco, Texas. Favre made an appearance at the facility.
Favre will act as a spokesman for the company, saying the business decisions will be in the hands of Johnston and other investors - "at least until I retire," the quarterback added.
Favre is preparing to return to Green Bay at the end of the month for training camp and his 17th NFL season, 16 with the Packers. The 37-year-old didn't let on during his visit to Waco that the upcoming season would be the finale.
"If I sit down and start dwelling on what I did in the past, it's time to retire. I let other people do that," Favre told reporters. "I'm well aware of what I've done in Green Bay and what I've been a part of, and I'm extremely proud. I'm still playing, and even if it's a year or if it's two years, I want to make the most of it and be a part of something else."
"I don't want to keep hanging on to the past, and right now, that's what I hear (that I'm doing) from a lot of people. Boy, that Super Bowl (victory in 1997) was great, but I want to chase it next year or the next two years and let the past speak for itsel
Favre is a partner in a new fitness franchise exclusively for children called Young Champions. The venture is in collaboration with Kent Johnston, a former strength and conditioning coach for the Packers. Johnston founded Young Champions and is a co-owner of the operation.
The first Young Champions fitness center opened July 7 in Waco, Texas. Favre made an appearance at the facility.
Favre will act as a spokesman for the company, saying the business decisions will be in the hands of Johnston and other investors - "at least until I retire," the quarterback added.
Favre is preparing to return to Green Bay at the end of the month for training camp and his 17th NFL season, 16 with the Packers. The 37-year-old didn't let on during his visit to Waco that the upcoming season would be the finale.
"If I sit down and start dwelling on what I did in the past, it's time to retire. I let other people do that," Favre told reporters. "I'm well aware of what I've done in Green Bay and what I've been a part of, and I'm extremely proud. I'm still playing, and even if it's a year or if it's two years, I want to make the most of it and be a part of something else."
"I don't want to keep hanging on to the past, and right now, that's what I hear (that I'm doing) from a lot of people. Boy, that Super Bowl (victory in 1997) was great, but I want to chase it next year or the next two years and let the past speak for itsel