171: Navigating Fatherhood and a Football Career, Levi Horn

Levi Horn, former NFL offensive lineman, shares his journey from being a high school tight end to becoming an offensive tackle in college and the NFL. He discusses the challenges he faced as a father while navigating his football career and the importance of communication and growth in his relationship with his wife. Levi emphasizes the need for men to stand alongside women and support them, and the impact of having representation and mentors in his life. He also highlights the role of counseling in his personal development and the lessons he learned as a father. Levi Horn emphasizes the importance of being responsive, growing, and admitting when you're wrong as a father. He shares how his own mother's love and support shaped him and how he strives to do the same for his children. After his playing career ended, Levi started doing speaking engagements and workshops to empower youth to chase their dreams. He emphasizes the need for education, empathy, and the ability to control what you can control. Levi's dream is to get a master's degree in sports psychology and continue making a positive impact on Native American communities.

Sound Bites
"Levi Horn transitioned from being a high school tight end to becoming an offensive tackle in college and the NFL."
"Levi emphasizes the importance of men standing alongside women and supporting them."
"Having representation and mentors in his life, as well as seeking counseling, played a significant role in his personal development."
"It's okay to be wrong."
"We have to be able to grow as men, as emotional men."
"I love you. I love you my wife."

Takeaways
Levi Horn transitioned from being a high school tight end to becoming an offensive tackle in college and the NFL.
He faced challenges as a father while navigating his football career, but communication and growth in his relationship with his wife helped them overcome those challenges.
Levi emphasizes the importance of men standing alongside women and supporting them.
Having representation and mentors in his life, as well as seeking counseling, played a significant role in his personal development.
Levi learned the importance of being a present and responsible father, despite not having a father figure in his own life. Being responsive, growing, and admitting when you're wrong is important as a father.
A mother's love and support can have a profound impact on a child's life.
Education is crucial for personal growth and understanding the world.
Empathy and control over one's attitude and effort are essential qualities to teach children.
Being uncomfortable and embracing boredom can lead to creativity and personal growth.
Mistakes are opportunities for learning and growth.
Approach fatherhood with love, good intentions, and humility.
Levi's dream is to get a master's degree in sports psychology and continue making a positive impact on Native American communities.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Casual Conversation
03:01 From High School Tight End to NFL Offensive Tackle
08:30 College Career and Transition to the NFL
15:41 Balancing Football and Fatherhood in the NFL
19:59 The Importance of Mentorship and Counseling
23:09 Supporting and Standing Alongside Women
24:04 The Impact of Cultural Representation and Communication in Family Life
24:07 Balancing Career and Fatherhood
30:00 Transition to Motivational Speaking
32:16 Empowering Youth and Providing Resources
34:11 Importance of Education and Reflection
35:08 Setting a Positive Example and Building a Foundation of Love
36:26 Teaching Attitude, Effort, and Perseverance
37:56 Cultivating Empathy, Forgiveness, and Control
41:43 Embracing Discomfort and Boredom for Personal Growth
42:32 Humbling Ourselves, Learning from Mistakes, and Parenting with Good Intentions
44:59 Levi Horn's Dream: Supporting Native American Communities and Youth through Sports Psychology