In a free world with no restrictions, you can do whatever you want within the confines of the law. So what do you think you do? Do you do what you love, or do you decide to make money? Or can you do both? OPTION 1: CHOOSING MONEY You choose to take the route that…
In life, we place a high value on what we see with our eyes. Sailing through the Arctic Ocean, we see a tiny iceberg up ahead and we maneuever around it. Scrolling on Instagram, we see people taking trips and posting them. Watching a football game, we see an electric player make an incredible play….
STUMBLING IN THE DARK When I wake up in the morning, I find myself stumbling around, reaching out so I don’t run face-first into the walls. I can usually see perfectly fine, but in the morning, my eyes are half open, it’s dark, and my body isn’t fully awake to match my desire to use…
As a kid, the thrill of playing sports wasn’t about money, fame, or glamour. It was about learning life’s valuable lessons such as teamwork, camaraderie, communication, and leadership. These teachings extended from the local playground all the way to high school fields, where dreams of scholarships could become reality. But the essence of sport is…
When I was growing up, I thought that all I had to do was believe in Jesus, and somehow that would solve all my problems. When my problems kept growing, I wondered how I could still believe in such a thing without feeling crazy. This specific question plagued me through years of church and cell…
Learning How to Drive If you drive a car, you’ve hopefully passed your driving test and earned a license. After training with your parents at a certain age—when you can finally reach the steering wheel and have just an inkling of maturity—they give you more control over how far you can travel. You begin by…
To have “vision” in football is not to be able to physically see the field, as that’s a prerequisite for even being on the field. Good vision is to make better decisions based on a prediction based on the information you gather in real-time. Good players make plays because they can see more than just…
A Lesson in Urgency During the summer of 2013, my freshman year at the University of Arkansas, we had daily workouts with the team. We had to travel from the Quads, where we stayed, to the stadium (the old facility) and then to the weight room near where the new facility was being built. It…
The cost of being an elite player is significant. It requires considerable sacrifice, which some aren’t willing to make. It requires not some but all of your focus to be directed in one singular direction, constantly letting go of distractions to accomplish your goals. Going the Extra Mile: The Elite Mindset Elite players are eager…
Introduction: Protecting Your Brain for the Game and Beyond Experiencing a concussion in football is one of the worst injuries that can happen to you. Your mind and cognition, a precious tool made in the image of God, are not something to mess with. As football’s greatest critique, protecting the “dome” is the most important…
