![]() ![]() He will be between the ages of 39 and 42 when he gets out of jail. Kareem spent time around Dream Stealer people, places and things. What happened? At one time, he was on top of the world. He faces 11 to 14 years in jail when sentenced next March 27. Kareem Townes, former La Salle basketball star who also had dreams of a NBA career, pleaded guilty to selling a pound of cocaine near a public elementary school. They can still enjoy true success and happiness, but now the road will be more difficult. ![]() For these two men, it is a severe wake-up call and time for a gut check. The good news? I believe you can always turn it around. How many college and high school players not only dream about being in the NFL but also work their rear ends off to try and make it happen? Mike and Lamar achieved that dream but lost a more important one. Why can’t you just play football and develop a positive plan for life after football? Sounds simple and logical. Mike Sellers, former Cleveland Browns running back, and Lamar Chapman, cornerback, were indicted on felony drug charges: cocaine, criminal tools, with money and cellular phones linked to the drugs. Is it too late for these players to choose to turn it around and be truly happy and successful? If they do make a positive choice, will it be harder than before? Question: Why can’t you stay focused on what is right? Be An Eleven athlete, student and citizen. Let’s say before the season the team set a goal of winning a conference championship. Imagine how proud their families and high school football coaches had been when these players achieved their dream of signing their Division I scholarships at Clemson. If that weren’t enough, three additional Clemson players pleaded guilty just before last season for pulling fire alarms in dormitories and then stealing from the empty rooms. Two other former Clemson players pleaded guilty last summer for making and passing counterfeit bills. Two players were involved and they face up to five years in prison. Is Nate playing the song he is supposed to play? Did he set himself on a correct path to make a smooth transition after football? Is he helping others to play their song? By becoming involved in drugs, is he a Dream Stealer or a Dream Keeper? If Nate did set high goals, did he stay focused on achieving them? Can Nate still choose to Be An Eleven and be successful after these drug incidents are resolved? Or is it too late?Ĭlemson Football Players were arrested on drug charges and kicked off the football team and suspended from school. He beat the odds with football as he earned a selection in six Pro Bowls and has three Super Bowl rings. Nate began his 13-year NFL career as an undrafted free agent. He had at least 213 pounds of marijuana in his van on his first arrest and 175 pounds of marijuana in his car on his second arrest. Nate, 39, who retired from football in 1999, also worked as a studio commentator for ESPN radio and as an analyst for BET football telecasts. Nate Newton, former Dallas Cowboy guard, was arrested on drug charges twice in six weeks. The purpose of this article is to help both coach and athlete more fully realize the importance of Power Axiom #3 as I discuss recent situations involving real athletes. They, too, must plan and focus to create success and happiness as they proceed to their next phase of life. Pro athletes have their song to play as well. College athletes-students have a song they are supposed to play and if they do well, they can transition smoothly into their next phase of life. If they focus hard and do well, they can make a smooth transition into the next phase of life. High school athletes-students have a song they are supposed to play for this special period of their lives. Power Axiom #3 is critical in making this whole system of success work. Power Axiom #5 is to help others play the song they are supposed to play. Power Axiom #4 is to play the song you came on earth to play. Power Axiom #3 is to keep your eye single to the glory of attaining your goal(s), or in other words, stay focused. Power Axiom #2 is to establish a work ethic goal: On a scale of one to ten, how hard are you willing to work to achieve your goals? If you follow BFS, you know we try to help you to reach for an eleven. Power Axiom #1 is to establish noble goals in a number of areas: athletics, academics, socially, family, business, spiritual. An Axiom is like a formula: follow it and you should attain the expected outcome. What can you do to have a greater chance for true success and happiness? One way is to follow the BFS Five Power Axioms For Success. Bigger Faster Stronger WHY DO SO MANY ATHLETES LOSE FOCUS? BFS Power Axiom #3 is to keep your eye single to the glory of attaining your goal(s), or in other words, stay focused. ![]()
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