Category: Mindset
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Mindset: Camp Year 2- Takeaways
I recently just went back home and put on my 2nd straight year of my football camp. We host it at my local high school and once again had a very successful year. Even with the short notice, only 1 and a half months of deciding to do it. We had over 70 kids get…
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Mindset: Take CAre of Your Problems
I recently had a random thought in my head about the time I changed agents in the NFL. Basically, the premise of the story started when I was with the Arizona Cardinals. My first two seasons playing for the Cardinals were very up and down. I made some splashy plays and showed some promise but…
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Mindset: Fear Spike
During my time as a professional athlete, I struggled with managing fear. Four years into my career—after many ups and downs—I began a personal journey to understand my fears and how to control them. This course has helped me continue that journey, giving me tools to recognize and manage fear before I find myself in…
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Mindset: Fear Management
This past weekend, I got to attend a self-defense seminar on the SPEAR system created by Tony Blauer. While the seminar is based on the SPEAR system of self defense, the seminar dives deep into managing and understanding FEAR. Let’s face it, we all are going to experience fear. There is no way around it.…
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Miindset: Self-Belief
Every week I get a couple messages from younger athletes asking for some advice on their current situation and maybe some struggles they are having in their sports career. This week I got a message from a younger athlete dealing with feeling rejected by coaches and being looked down upon. His exact message was this,…
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Mindset: Never Finished
I was listening to a podcast this week and came across something that I wanted to share because I think it is important. The life we are living right now is usually a direct reflection of the choices that we made 6 months ago. If you look at someone that may be in a little…
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Mindset: Rebranding
Throughout our life we must constantly adapt and rebrand ourselves as we go. I like to say we are either getting better or we are getting worse. It is up to us each day to make the most of each day and more importantly find time to enjoy each day. Be present with what you…
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Mindset: Seeing the Good in Others
Today I heard a story from the bible about a group of men that had caught a woman in her sin. They brought this lady before Jesus and asked Jesus if they should stone the woman to death for her sin. Jesus replied by saying that the first person to throw a stone should be…
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Mindset: Consistent Obstacles
If you have been following along my with my football journey then you would know that I recently was let go by the UFL. There may be a chance to come back but for now football seems to be coming to an end. There is a chance to play in Canada and although I am…
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Mindset: Regenerative Vs Extraction
The past two years I have found myself very interested in regenerative agriculture. I’ve always been about finding a way to optimize my performance on and off the field. One of the most critical components of performing at a high level regardless if you are an athlete is the food you put in your body.…