Episode 50 - Coach Tim Smith

🎙️✨ Meet Coach Tim Smith: A Journey of Impact and Resilience 🏈🏀⚾️🏃‍♂️

Join us in the newest episode of Real Deal Talk as we sit down with Coach Tim Smith, a true sports enthusiast, and inspirational figure.

In his early years, Coach Tim was the youngest of six kids, and his passion for sports ignited a promising future. Recruited in high school to the University of Arizona, his career seemed destined for greatness. However, the journey was not without its challenges, as he endured a staggering 13 concussions, forcing him into medical retirement for two seasons.

Undeterred, Coach Tim became a college coach for football at Northern Arizona University, focusing on mentoring safeties. His dedication and expertise have resulted in an impressive legacy, with an astonishing 39 players he coached going on to become NFL stars. But his influence extends beyond the professional level, as 56 high school kids he coached earned D1 scholarships. One of his most remarkable success stories is coaching Kevin O'Connell during their time at Carlsbad High School, a journey that led Kevin to become the coach of the Minnesota Vikings. He also describes how it's amazing to see the lives he has impacted through coaching.

Throughout his life, Coach Tim attributes his success to the unwavering support of his parents and the rock-solid foundation of faith. He shares his journey of resilience, determination, and the immense satisfaction of impacting lives through coaching.

Tune in to this uplifting episode as Coach Tim Smith reflects on his incredible coaching career, shares life-changing lessons, and reminds us all of the power of mentorship and perseverance. 🎧💪