
Mike Orakpo
Mike’s record breaking seasons earned him the honor of being named the number 4 freak in the nation by Fox Sports. Mike wasn’t only known for his helmet flying hits on the field, but also as a true workout warrior. Off the field you could find him mentoring his peers and helping them reach their on-field goals. Mike received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
In 2015, he was the Assistant Football Coach (linebackers) at St. Pius X High School. It was his love and passion for seeing people achieve their fitness goals that birthed InnerGrind.

Brian Orakpo
On December 31, 2018, Brian announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 memorable seasons. In 2018, he and his Tennessee Titans teammate, Michael Griffin, opened a franchise of Gigi’s Cupcakes outside Austin, Texas with their friend, Bryan Hynson.
Athlete Connect is the first time that Mike and Brian have been able to collaborate on a business venture. This unique personal coach app and will be able to share their passion for fitness and motivation.