#13: Tyrone Holmes

Spiritual Growth in the NFL

As a Senior at the University of Montana, Tyrone Holmes led the nation in sacks and was named FCS defensive player of the year. After his senior year explosion he was drafted in the 6th round by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tyrone played four seasons in the NFL, fighting for a spot on in the league throughout. The adversity he faced in the NFL forced him to grow mentally and spiritually. In this conversation we discuss the following topics:

• The stresses of being recruited out of a small high school.

• Tyrone’s expectations when leaving for college.

• His Senior year explosion.

• NFL draft day.

• Imposter syndrome.

• The NFL gauntlet of trying to make a team.

• Working with a mental skills coach.

• Anxiety and losing confidence.

• Meditation, visualization and refining self-talk.

• Deciding to hang up the cleats.

• Sports and identity, and other topics.

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