Tom Brady Shares End of Summer Plans and Getting His Kids 'Prepared to Go Back to School' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Tom Brady in January 2023.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Tom Bradyhas a game plan for the last few weeks of summer.

Whilespeaking with PEOPLE exclusivelyat Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center in New York City on Friday, Aug. 16, the retired NFL star shared a glimpse at what’s next on his busy schedule as summer starts to wind down and football season begins to amp up.

“Getting ready for Fox to do my job,” Brady tells PEOPLE exclusively of continuing hisnew role as lead analyst on Foxsince making his inaugural debut in the broadcasting booth in June. The career move marks his return to the gridiron since his retirement after 23 seasons playing in the NFL.

“So I’ve got a game this weekend that I’m going to do in San Fran. Just another practice game,” Brady says in reference to the pre-season matchup between the San Fransisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Aug. 19.

Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers answers questions at a press conference in June 2022.Julio Aguilar/Getty

Meanwhile, while speaking on a Fanatics panel with sports analyst Stephen A. Smith on Aug. 16, Brady opened up about life parent with his new career, despite his retirement from playing the game.

“I got a lot of things that keep me busy but still trying to be a great dad and be there for my kids,” Brady said during their fireside chat on Friday, perPage Six.

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“And all the parents out there know that it’s a challenge to be a good parent,” he told the crowd, adding, “And all the kids I hope you appreciate your parents too! Because there’s a lot of work they put into making your life a little easier.”

He adds, “Life’s about getting out of our comfort zone. I think when you’re an Olympian, you’re always pushing yourself to the limits to be the best you could be. So that was the best part about that whole event.”

Fanatics delivers life-changing experiences with football hero Tom Brady a Make-A-Wish kid.Courtesy of Fanatics

Courtesy of Fanatics

While the athletes left an impact on Brady, he surely is an inspiration to many — andmakes time to give backto those who look up to him too.

The all-star QB did just that during Fanatics Fest in partnership with Make-A-Wish when he met and passed a football with 12-year-old Christopher Sanchez to make his dreams come true.

“So I got to meet Chris today and he’s from South Florida, so we had a lot of things in common. He loves football. He’s the quarterback, so it’s just fun to hang with him,” Brady recalls to PEOPLE about the time he shared with Sanchez, who was first diagnosed with Leukemia when he was 6 years old.

According to Sanchez, his goal is to play for the NFL when he grows up. And upon hearing that young fan — who is now in remission — dreams of following in his footsteps, Brady sweetly says, “Wow, I love that.”

Looking back on Sanchez’s QB skills, Brady says, “He did really well. He’s actually throwing the ball good. He’s got a shot. He’s a good little athlete.”

source: people.com