On today’s episode we welcome Tyler Castillo! Tyler is a European football player and teammate of Nick. He is originally from Florida and was a division 1 football player at Colgate University in New York where he earned All American honors his senior year. We talk about his journey to Italy, his playing career, his never take no for an answer mindset and much more!

Intro, getting nominated as an All American and being tested as a white cornerback. (0:00-7:26) Going through the recruiting process in Florida, dealing with schools that didn’t want him and mindset going into college football. (7:27-12:17) Advice for those going from high school to college sports, advice dealing with sports & academics and what he learned from his experience at Colgate University (12:18-16:29) Growing up without his biological father, experience playing in the Arena Football League and traveling to Italy to play football. (16:30-22:25) Experience in Florence, has this journey been worth it and biggest lessons he has learned. (22:26-31:08)