Texas High School football is one of the greatest sports spectacles in the nation. The term Friday Night Lights was coined there, and it so aptly applies. Each Friday, stadiums throughout the state are bursting at the seams with friends, family members, and adoring fans all cheering for their side to bring the W home. Our guest today knows a little bit about those things and more.

Coming out of Texas, Chase Griffin was one of the most heavily recruited athletes in the nation. He chose UCLA and has never looked back. He’s always been a multi-layered kind of guy, but with the advent of NIL, he’s become even more layered. A man of many talents, today he shares his journey to football stardom, how he leverages NIL, and the goals he has for life beyond the playing field. He’s more than a ballplayer and his experiences will no doubt inspire you to chase your dreams and make life happen!

In This Episode

(1:46) – Born in California, moved to Texas because his parents favored the pace of Austin over Los Angeles.
(3:12) – Soccer was his first love, not football, but playing the violin taught him how to train.
(4:15) – His interest in football caused his music participation to trend down.
(5:52) – The big switch from soccer to football occurs.
(7:01) – Chase discusses the role of faith in his life.
(8:42) – His father helps him get over Pop Warner Blues.
(11:00) – Friday Night Lights prepared him for the big time.
(16:20) – Chase discusses how he positioned himself as someone a major brand could trust.
(17:48) – Remaining humble when the world tells you you’re the greatest.
(18:10) – How Chase shares the wealth of opportunity.
(20:33) – Instead of just doing NIL, Chase wants to be THE NIL choice of brands.
(21:20) – NIL money and how it impacts life is subjective.
(23:23) – Teaching financial literacy with a current NFL star.
(24:08) – Revenue sharing is on the way according to Chase.
(25:00) – His NFL dreams.
(27:04) – Chase delivers a message to young dreamers.

Our Guest

Coming out of Texas, Chase Griffin was widely recognized as one of the premier talents in the nation and signed to play at UCLA. He dreams of one day playing in the NFL, but he also has other ambitions beyond the playing field. His broad perspective and the ability to see the big picture consistently make him one of the top targets for major brands, looking to capitalize in this new NIL environment.

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Chase Griffin

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