Former Iowa State football player and team captain, Mike O'Connell stops by TCM Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion with Eric Bond.
Mike is currently a Pastor and member of church leadership at Love Church in Omaha, NE. Mike is the true definition of a leader and someone that has overcome adversity to thrive.
On this episode, Mike discusses:
Going from a highly recruited high school football to afterthought due to two major injuries.
His journey that lead him to Iowa St after being denied the chance to play for his hometown Iowa Hawkeyes.
His career at Iowa St going from walk-on, to earning a scholarship to becoming a starter and captain.
His memories of playing for Dan McCarney, Gene Chizik and Paul Rhoads at Iowa State. Three different head coaches in his career! All had an incredible impact on Mike.
The 5 C's of Leadership
His work as a pastor at Love Church
Darkness before dawn and how now is not the time to give up.
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