Beyond The Gridiron: How to successfully transition into collegiate football

by Travis Key, Ashton Henderson

Beyond the Gridiron will equip incoming student-athletes with the tools to overcome mental, physical, and social challenges of collegiate athletics at all levels.

Are you a student-athlete in deep pursuit of the goal of playing at the collegiate level? Are you a parent guiding your child down the path to become an adult and wanting athletics to play a role in that journey? Be yond the Gridiron will show you what it takes to become a complete student-athlete at the collegiate level. Beyond the Gridiron uniquely combines what to expect athletically and academically on your journey to collegiate athletics. Beyond the Gridiron will equip incoming student-athletes with the tools to overcome mental, physical , and social challenges
of collegiate athletics while speaking to the importance of academics and utilizing all the resources that are available to you on campus. Beyond the Gridiron will transform your mind as well as challenge you to look beyond the scope of athletics for success. Firsthand accounts of Division I student-athletes and personal interviews
straight from the NFL provide an exclusive look into the whole athletic journey. Learning how to overcome adversity and be accountable for your own actions are decisions you will face throughout your collegiate experience, and Beyond the Gridiron will offer insight to prepare you for success. This book teaches valuable life lessons, and most importantly, will transfer to your day-to-day regimen of becoming a responsible adult.

103 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 20, 2014

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great look into the lives of student-athletes and the issues that they face when participating in college athletics. A quick read to give parents and athletes a heads-up regarding what they may face in the future!