Dear Son, Let That Rage Out | A Conversation with Ahmad 'Ball Hawk' Hawkins | The DSP Ep 13

Dear Son, let that rage out! I had the pleasure of catching up with one of the legends from my hometown, Hampton, VA (757). Ahmad put on a show every time he touched the football field. His sports highlights can easily be found with a quick Google search, and would keep you glued to the screen for hours upon hours even if you’re not a football fan. What won’t be so obvious in the search results are the trials and challenges that riddled his life from a very young age. He opens up about his relationship with his father, [literally] fighting through life in elementary and middle schools, being envious of the spotlight in high school, making tough mental adjustments in college. See, his father and big cousin, Sean Hamlet instilled the discipline and toughness he needed to be great on the field, but he struggled with anger and managing his emotions off the field. It isn’t all doom and gloom though. The story pivots beautifully, and we get to know the mature professional athlete, loving husband, devoted and caring father, and community enthusiast that answered the call to inspire greatness through running the streets of Charlottesville, VA. While I’m not qualified to summarize his life in just a few paragraphs, I can say that I walked away from this conversation inspired. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below via the social media platforms below. #UVA #wahoo #HamptonHigh #ColoradoCrush Web site: https://ahmadhawkins.com IG: https://instagram.com/iamballhawk shop: https://sthujuice.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-son/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy