EP25: For the Love of the Game: Exploring Semi-Pro Football with James Goodman

The Sportsclusive Podcast

In this episode, we put the spotlight on the pure love of the sport with James Goodman - Dominant wide receiver for the Beach City Giants, multiple-time champion, father, and family man.

Tune in as James brings us along his journey from the moment he fell in love with football, to becoming a youth athlete in school, to becoming a semi-pro player. As we follow James along his journey, he shares the main painful yet valuable lessons learned from his mistakes. From taking accountability for his shortcomings to creating a brotherhood & community in the semi-pro football community, find out how James’ journey in football has molded him into the person he is now and the impact it has made on his life.

So join in on the conversation and dive head-first into the love of the game with James and Kenneth today!

KEY POINTS:

• James’ journey from high school football to becoming semi-pro
• Taking accountability for mistakes made and missed opportunities
• Playing the sport for the love of the game
• The semi-pro football brotherhood and community
• An inside look into the Beach City Giants
• Does every state have its own demi-pro league?
• The pros and cons of being a semi-pro football player
• Advice for the aspiring semi-pro football player and young athletes

QUOTABLES:

“Everybody's playing for the love. They're not paying for a contract. They're not playing to out the next man or be on Sports Centre or get the next interview or the next endorsement. They're playing for the pure love for the game.” - James Goodman

GUEST RESOURCES:

James Goodman & The Beach City Giants

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