He Wanted To Play Football

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When NFL running back Herschel Walker was in junior high, he wanted to play football, but the coach told him he was too small. He advised Herschel to go out for track. Instead of taking the coach’s advice, he undertook a training program to build himself up. A few years later, Herschel Walker won the Heisman trophy.

— Herschel Walker

The point

Rather than accepting a coach's discouragement about his size, Herschel Walker pursued disciplined training and eventually won the Heisman Trophy.

Scripture

Philippians 4:132 Timothy 2:15

Audience

AdultsYouth

Tone

Inspiring · Empowering

To tell aloud

under a minute · 57 words

Subjects

Overcoming Obstacles Perseverance Determination

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