Football

Sean Cattouse had bigger plans after being released by the Chicago bears in 2014. He returned to where it all started, to give back to the youth in the community.

Cattouse grew up in Chicago and attended Hubbard High School on the Southside of Chicago where he played football as a quarterback. During Cattouse time as a high school player, he was ranked #12 in Illinois and received All-State/All-City Honors.

Cattouse experienced a transition when he committed to play football for the University of California, Berkley. He went from playing quarterback to safety. Cattouse stated, “The adjustment wasn’t much of a difference going from high school to college. It wasn’t too difficult either.”

Sophomore year of college, Cattouse had a major hit on a University of Minnesota football player, Eric Decker. According to Cattouse, this caught an eye for scouts to take notice in him but it was not just the hit alone.

“I was a 6’3 safety that showed a lot of athleticism. Being able to move and cover the field was also a plus and it was something that attracted the scouts, he said.”

Cattouse wrapped up his college career being named 3x All-PAC 10/12. He was invited to the NFL Combine but was not drafted. Later on, he signed with the San Diego Chargers.

“I was excited when I signed to the Chargers. I loved San Diego and I had a vision of taking over,” Cattouse said.

In 2013, Cattouse was released from the San Diego Chargers due to a torn groin. Not long after, he was picked up by his home team, the Chicago Bears.

“I knew this could be better. I came home. What more could I have asked for? I played with some high school and college buddies,” he said,

Cattouse experienced another injury in 2014 when he tore his obliques and was released from the Chicago Bears.

“I was happy leaving the Bears parking lot. I asked for God to allow for me to make it or take it away. Mentally, it take a lot to put your all into the game. It was a rollercoaster for three years,” he said.

Cattouse mentioned it was a culture shock when he realized football was no longer an option. He also stated that he had to find what was next.

“I always said when I’m done with college, I want to teach. I was done with the NFL and wanted to come back to Chicago and teach. I’ve always wanted to give back to the community since I was 18 years old.”

Cattouse signed on to be a physical education teacher at Rauner College Prep High School in Chicago.

“PE was my vessel to work with the kids. I want to give guys the basic needs to help them survive. I want to be able to help guide them,” he said.

Besides being a physical education teacher, Cattouse became a certified yoga instructor and offers free yoga on live. Every Wednesday at 8 p.m Cattouse takes over Noble Network fitness page. Join him.