I guess I can say, I’ve always been a football fan. Growing up, I would eat, sleep, and breathe the sport. What I felt couldn’t be put into words. I was sure I was going to be the next big quarterback, making it to the NFL.
It was a special time of my life, even if most of it was daydreaming. I kept believing, working hard, and pushing forward. I was pretty good on the varsity high school team, and I even made it into two college teams. Yes, I made it with the second team, but I was still extremely proud of myself.
But then something happened, and all those dreams of mine vanished. I got two knee injuries basically one right after the other. Needless to say, this was a real blow. On the one hand, I was sad and disappointed, but I kept asking myself, “Can I still make it to the NFL?.”
I was determined to find an answer. So I consulted with some of my close friends who had made it to semi-professional and professional leagues, and got some advice. They told me not to give up hope. They said that the road might be an uphill battle, but anything was possible if I worked hard enough.
It’s been quite some time, but I’m still grinding like there’s no tomorrow. I take extra physical therapy sessions, read up on sports psychology and nutrition, and spend countless hours and nights fine-tuning every aspect of my game. I’m making sure I’m tackling every set-back and injury like a champion.
But, still the shadow of uncertainty lingers around me. I mean, I know I have something special, and I can see glimpses of that on the field. All I need is a chance—a chance to prove that I can make it to the NFL. That is, if I still have it in me?