Here are 15 things football taught me that I use every day:ġ. The life lessons that young men learn while they play it are priceless. What's often overlooked are the benefits that come from the game. The media endlessly talks about the risks of football and the danger of collisions. Not only did I have a support group of peers who looked out for me, I was blessed with a number of mentors who cared about me and wanted me to succeed. I was given an unfair advantage because of the time I spent playing football. I learned life skills that many of my peers are still trying to figure out at 30 years old. I learned how to tackle people and catch a leather ball, but more importantly, how to lead others and the value of practice.
They've helped me in my post-football career (yes, there's life after football). The lessons I learned from football are priceless.
RELATED CONTENT: 7 mistakes many athletes don’t recognize until they get olderĪre you the parent of a youth, middle school or high school football player who’s looking for more tips or resources? Check out our Parent Guide, Parents 101 course, nutritious recipes and more. I earned a full scholarship to play safety at Charleston Southern University, and was fortunate enough to have my education – a bachelor's degree and the better part of an MBA – paid for because of my physical abilities. I played football from the time I was 12 years old until I was 22. While I had my share of injuries in a decade of playing football, nearly all came during my college years, when the speed and intensity ticked up quite a few notches.Īnd I wouldn’t trade my experience for anything in the world.
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