The Players Circle: Eric Franco

Former high school football standout Eric Franco joins The Player Circle podcast to share his incredible journey walking on to a Division 2 college University of Texas at Permian Basin (UTPB) football team and eventually earning a scholarship.

In this motivational interview, Eric gives aspiring college football players and their parents incredible insights into the dedication and perseverance it takes to reach the next level. He shares the brutal honesty of being a walk-on - the extra work, mental toughness, and self-discipline required when overlooked and underappreciated.

Eric explains how he differentiated himself through consistent effort, a relentless work ethic, continuously improving his game, and building relationships with coaches. He talks about fighting through major adversity like career-threatening injuries and still having the drive to persevere.

The lessons learned from football that apply to life after sports are invaluable. Eric covers it all - the keys to success, avoiding pitfalls, standing out when you're a walk-on, and much more. This is a must-listen for anyone playing high school football with college aspirations!

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