This Silo talks about the importance of giving 110% in everything, focusing on the mental aspect of sports and life, relying on faith and family during challenges, and having a backup plan for life after football. Brendan faced limited recruitment due to attending a small high school and being diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma at 17. He overcame these challenges through his faith, family support, and perseverance, ultimately getting recruited to USC and beating cancer. His approach to football involves mental preparation, attention to detail, being honest and well-rounded, and having academic goals as a backup plan. After facing cancer, his perspective shifted to valuing faith, family, and having a backup plan for life after football, recognizing the importance of perseverance and never giving up. Brendan advises young athletes to give their all, ask questions, and keep learning, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and never giving up despite challenges.

Perseverance Mental Preparation Faith and Family Academic Goals Giving 110%