While many Americans focus on college and the NFL, a brand exists and has for over a century. Semipro football, from coast to coast and border to border continues as America’s best-kept secret. Thousands of athletes, from all walks of life, will congregate on a field in just about every state to compete. Yet, with abundant participation, why is semipro failing to receive quality national attention. This sport sends men and women to play around the globe and yet, the lingering air of anonymity hangs over the game. Something needs to immediately change.
The Mission
Armed with a platform, consisting of a podcast, social media accounts, and this writing space, I endeavor to change the narrative. Why? Somewhere in this world, two players exist, a rookie and a veteran. The former, wide-eyed and energetic, blessed with unlimited cardio, slides the pads on for the first time. Meanwhile, the latter, after years of competition, suits up for their last season. After years of playing in front of sparse crowds, family and work called them back to the house. These polar opposites deserve the same treatment. When each career is done and the player gathers their loved ones around, you can’t tell me that an article, podcast, or video interview won’t mean anything.
Reality
Football careers remain finite while memories last forever. Legacies matter, folks. Within the sport, an inherent dedication to hone your craft exists. It is my goal as editor/host/producer of this platform, to ensure exposure happens.
- Ep. 197: Fields to Pittsburgh, Still Available Free Agentsby Full Press Coverage on March 18, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Resistance
In a recent convo, before mapping out the mission, I was jokingly told an intriguing point. Basically, some of the league and teams would want to shake my hand while others would strand me in the desert. Under those circumstances, 50/50 odds of success don’t bother me. I fully expect some leagues to stonewall our efforts. Remember, truth is the ultimate antiseptic.
Fact
The upstanding players, teams, and leagues deserve some semblance of coverage. With that, the word unbiased surfaces. Folks, I don’t care, nor have I ever worried about who won or lost. The story, to any impartial journalist, sits atop of the list of priorities. In all honesty, some semipro participants aren’t ready to make a bold platform jump. They will sit on the proverbial sidelines until they pull their acts together. The bus left the parking lot. Either hop on or get left. We will not cover every team in every league. Why?
Requirements
Basically, this paragraph needs to be the shortest. The quality film must surface. Now, that does not mean footage captured on a 2001 Nokia. Next, if you keep stats, please ensure accuracy. For example, refer to this. Too often, unbelievable statistics clog up spreadsheets, and the film does not align with the numbers.