My story changed when I was on academic probation while attending Johnson C Smith. I sat out of school for two years and returned to school at Livingstone College. I worked two and sometimes a 3rd job just to make ends meet and I didn’t really have a backup plan for anything. I wanted to play football for a living and did what I had to do to make it happen, but mentally, I just didn’t get what it took. I was released three times but was always given another chance because of my work ethic and it paid off in the end.

 My Advice

First thing I’d say would be to put in the work and make the sacrifices. Secondly, to be humble and thankful for your opportunities and if your sports career doesn’t work out as planned, then try coaching or mentoring the younger generations.