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In this Episode:

🏈 THE FOUNDATION: Early Relationship & Mentorship (3:46-16:27)

• How Coach P knew Ramon as an all-state player at Westfield High School
• Their connection through Southern University and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
• The sacred nature of mentorship and opening your home to young men
• Key Quote: "I understand as a man now how sacred the home is... for you to welcome me in with open arms and consistently talk about the good Lord... I'm so appreciative of that."

🏈 THE GRIND: From Player Dreams to Coaching Reality (16:27-25:06)

• Failed attempts at the NFL (UFL folded twice)
• Moving back in with mama and the humbling process
• The 4-Mile Run: Running to Westfield High School daily with a backpack to volunteer coach
• Breakthrough Moment: First time speaking to young players and realizing his calling
• The progression: Volunteer → Long-term sub → Paraprofessional → Certified teacher

🏈 THE FOUNDATION BUILDER: Chris Morgan's Impact (25:06-32:08)

• How his high school O-line coach Chris Morgan unknowingly built the bridge to his future
• Coach Morgan's simple approach: "The only thing he would ever ask me is, 'Hey, Ten, how's your mama?' Then, 'All right. Boom. Now, let's get back to work.'"
• The relationship pipeline: Morgan to Justin Outten to Ramon

🏈 THE VISION WRITING PROCESS (32:08-36:16)

• Powerful principle: "When I started to put pen to paper... if the day ever came, how would I be prepared to take that step?"
• Writing down his vision for being an O-line coach
• A year later, Justin Outten gets NFL opportunity, Ramon becomes Westfield's O-line coach
• The preparation meeting opportunity principle

🏈 HEAD COACHING AT WILLOW RIDGE: COVID & GOING DOOR-TO-DOOR (36:16-44:46)

• Getting head coaching job during heart of COVID-19 pandemic
• "Win the Wait" - Chris Morgan's advice during virtual learning
• Legendary Move: Going door-to-door in the community with gloves, mask, and pamphlets
• Quote: "I went and knocked on doors manually, house to house, home to home... I had to go introduce myself to them"
• Over 100 kids showed up for summer conditioning (unprecedented numbers)

🏈 THE CHALLENGES OF HEAD COACHING (44:46-50:12)

• Being a "positive discomfort" for growth in the community
• The personal toll on family when communities don't appreciate the full impact

• The prayer for a "larger platform" to glorify God's name

🏈 THE NFL CALL: Denver Broncos (50:12-57:57)

• Justin Outten's text: "I got an opportunity for you, but it's going to take change and sacrifice"

• Emotional moment: Breaking down alone after getting the offer
• Profound realization: "God, why me? What did I do to deserve this?" Learning it's just grace and mercy

🏈 DENVER CHALLENGES & DALLAS OPPORTUNITY (57:57-1:06:57)

• The difficulty of NFL life: selling their Texas home, wife leaving teaching career

• Relationship power: Networking with Cowboys' Lunda Wells (Southern University connection)
• Speed of opportunity: Tuesday text → Friday interview → Monday at work with Cowboys

🏈 AMERICA'S TEAM & THE DALLAS VISION (1:06:57-1:10:08)

FOUR DOWNS - Quick Hits:

1. Hardest thing about NFL coaching: Time away from family - "I had a cot under my desk at Denver"
2. Easiest" moments: Traveling to games for decompression and sitting on the bench pregame for reflection
3. Dream alternative career: Motivational speaker or strength coach
4. Coaches vs. Officials: Coaches have it harder - "We're playing chess, not checkers"

THREE IN THE KEY - What All Coaches Need:

1. Detail - Specific planning that others can understand and implement
2. Efficiency - Managing time away from family through better work processes
3. Passion - "You can't sell something unless you believe in it... we're car salesmen"

AND ONE - Final Message: "Believe in yourself... You put in the work when nobody else believes you should be putting in that work... Find ways to bring the family and your loved ones along with you... Time is so precious and valuable because it's the only thing you can't get back."