Landing Yourself in the Big Time Through Positive Thinking, Hard Work & Perseverance

Ever wonder how the big players make it into the big leagues? Keep reading…

“Maybe I was just naïve thinking that I could play at the same level. When I got there, people may have thought I was crazy. But my mentality was different from that of a normal recruit coming in who had been heavily recruited. I wanted to be the best, and I knew it was going to take hard work, but I was willing to do that.”

The quote above is from a former student who played football as a second-string linebacker, and wanted nothing more than to play on his college team. At 5’5 and 125 lbs, he had fallen under the radar of college football recruiting, and ended up going to college without that coveted football scholarship. In a desperate attempt to prove himself, he decided to try to play college football as a team walk- on.

Why bother telling the story of someone that seems so mediocre?

The person quoted above, is the very same person who was responsible for the play that sealed the Green Bay Packer’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers during Sunday’s Super Bowl. It’s the story of Clay Matthews.

Growing up, Clay had the opportunity to familiarize himself with the ins and outs and ups and downs of professional football by shadowing his father and his uncle. In Clay’s mind, there was no doubt that not only would he go on to play pro ball, but that he would also work his hardest to become one of the best. In his two seasons as a USC walk-on, Clay tested his limits and poured his heart and soul into becoming the best player he could be.

“Success came from a lot of hard work in the weight room, film room, and at practices. I feel very fortunate to be the player I am today, and I can pretty much say that it was all because of hard work.” –Clay Matthews

Are you up to the challenge of living your dream? At oneTRUEzone, we are dedicated to helping each one of our students learn what it takes to make his or her dream a reality. We know that choosing a career is a major decision; and we’ve done our homework, so that we can help you do yours! Email us at: info@onetruezone.com to learn how oneTRUEzone can help you live your dream, and ensure that it is the best possible experience for you!

“All I know right now is it seems like it was all worth it.” –Clay Matthews