Gaining Ground

SHOW / EPISODE

Dallas Cowboys Kicker Brandon Aubrey on Faith, Family, and the Pressure of the NFL

45m | Apr 27, 2026

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has one of the most unique stories in the NFL. From professional soccer to software engineering to becoming a three-time Pro Bowler for America’s Team, his path to football didn’t look like most players.

Fresh off a new contract extension with the Cowboys and right in the middle of the 2026 NFL Draft season, Brandon joins Gaining Ground to talk about faith, family, football, pressure, preparation, and what it takes to stay grounded in the middle of an NFL career.

This conversation goes beyond the field. Brandon opens up about missing his first NFL kick, learning to handle pressure, bouncing back after failure, and why being a husband and dad matters more than anything he accomplishes between the lines.

If you’re a Cowboys fan, an NFL fan, or a man trying to lead well under pressure, this episode is for you.

IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 – Introducing Dallas Cowboys Kicker Brandon Aubrey

2:07 – Brandon Aubrey’s Welcome to the NFL Moment

5:05 – Brandon Aubrey’s Unlikely Journey To The NFL

7:28 – How To Steward Talent and Pursue Progress

9:32 – How Brandon Aubrey Handles Pressure as an NFL Kicker

15:20 – Why Pressure At Work Is Perceived

18:19 – NFL Kicker: How to Bounce Back After a Miss

21:38 – What The NFL Has Taught Brandon Aubrey About Family

24:28 – NFL Player: Why Being a Husband and Dad Comes First

32:42 – Keeping Family First During an NFL Season

33:50 – How Fatherhood Changed Brandon Aubrey

36:32 – Brandon Aubrey’s Faith Journey

40:55 – Advice for Young Athletes Chasing a Dream

41:37 – How To Turn Pressure Into Opportunity

45:10 – A Message for Dallas Cowboys Fans

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