Explore a Leadership Journey Fueled by Resilience and Growth (and “Coaching”)
Despite the high school accolades, I didn’t see the field my freshman year at Notre Dame. I was a 220-lb defensive lineman going up against 6’5″ 300+ lb offensive linemen. I was trying to accomplish something that didn’t align with my natural talents.
A “coach” (in the form of an upper-classman who was the current starting linebacker) recognized I was struggling and suggested I move to linebacker.
By my junior season, I was a starter, a Butkus Award candidate, and led the team in tackles.
When strengths are the foundation, success isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable.