Cal Adomitis shares an intimate look at NFL life through the eyes of a long snapper, revealing how faith and mental discipline guide his approach to football and life.
• Joe Burrow operates on a different wavelength, showing laser focus even among professional athletes
• Leaders who live their faith authentically, like Cal's high school coach, leave lasting impressions that shape character
• Getting cut from the NFL requires resilience and maintaining established routines rather than reinventing yourself
• The system and coaching style you find yourself in dramatically impacts your success as a professional athlete
• The Damar Hamlin incident revealed the human side of football and the critical leadership shown by Zac Taylor
• Mental techniques including box breathing, anchoring words, and the mantra "No extra Cal" help manage high-pressure situations
• Striving for excellence rather than perfection creates better performance outcomes
• Having two conflicting thoughts simultaneously—believing you're the best while acknowledging room for growth—is essential for athletes
• The NFL season feels like "Groundhog Day," testing players' mental endurance over 18 grueling weeks
• Professional football locker rooms contain many virtuous men whose stories rarely make headlines
If you're trying to make it to the NFL, remember: believe in yourself first—nobody else will believe in you until you truly believe in yourself.
