He is a 3x All-American Georgia Bulldog, Lombardi and Bednarik Award recipient, former first-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and featured on ESPN’s College GameDay as a football analyst for 13 years…
Yeah, I would say that qualifies our guest as a ‘football great.’ But what makes him truly great has more to do with his heart for God and people.
Today’s special guest on SBD is David Pollack, husband, father, and Kingdom man.
David is using his gift of speaking and passion for his Christian faith to go beyond the football field and into the home, helping parents teach their children life’s most important values through sports.
Partnering up with Brave, his new children's book, The Won’t Quit Kid, is designed to help kids understand the value of perseverance, teamwork, and hard work.
"There's so many lessons that I learned that God showed me through my journey… Not the way I wanted to end, but (I'm) very thankful." — David Pollack
Time Stamps
01:00 – Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast!
01:26 – Meet today’s special guest, David Pollack: 3x All-American, former NFL first-round pick, College football Hall of Famer, author, and former ESPN College GameDay Analyst
04:00 – David reveals the roots of his passion for coaching and sports
09:42 – Was David good at football in high school?
14:31 – Redefining goals: Path to creating a new purpose
19:27 – Unforgettable GameDay moments highlighted
23:47 – What inspires David's speaking engagements with parents and coaches
28:15 – Why modeling failure and our response is crucial for kids
32:20 – Introducing the 'Won't Quit Kid' Brave book and its inspiring message
39:23 – What is the Family Goals Podcast all about?
42:49 – The Pollack Family Foundation: Origins and Mission
48:35 – Support David: the Pollack Family Foundation & The Won’t Quit Kid
50:13 – Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast
Resources:
· The Won’t Quit Kid [BRAVE BOOKS]
· The Pollack Family Foundation
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