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193: Neil Mann - From Electrician Apprentice To Football Pro: and How to Give Back
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Neil Mann didn’t have the perfect path into professional football.
He didn’t get the scholarship.
He didn’t get picked when it mattered most.
And at one point… he was working as an electrician while chasing the same dream everyone else was chasing full-time.
But he didn’t stop.
In this episode, Ryan sits down with Neil to walk through what it really looks like when your journey isn’t straightforward and why that doesn’t mean it’s over.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
- Playing semi-pro while working a full-time job
- The pressure of trying to prove yourself when your dad is…
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