Join Zeon Chriss on ZenGame with Grant Gurtin as he shares his path to peace and his journey through college sports. Zeon discusses building momentum with the Houston Cougars under Coach Fritz's guidance and the influences of Lamar Jackson, Greg Ward, and Tom Brady. He reflects on his father's coaching impact, early football beginnings, and evolution as a quarterback. Zeon opens up about overcoming doubt, facing depression, and finding faith, highlighting resilience and learning from professional athletes. Delve into team culture, college recruitment, and adjusting to the college football landscape. The episode explores maintaining confidence, mentorship, and the dynamics of team support, concluding with Zeon's goals and aspirations for the future.

(0:00) Introduction and Zeon Chriss's path to peace

(0:50) Building momentum with Houston Cougars and Coach Fritz's impact

(6:19) Influences: Lamar Jackson, Greg Ward, and Tom Brady

(12:48) Zeon Chriss' father's coaching influence and preparing for the next level

(16:03) Early football beginnings and staying grounded

(19:16) Transition and evolution as a quarterback

(22:06) Youth football experiences and playing with future NFL talent

(24:06) Overcoming doubt and achieving perfection

(25:33) High school challenges and winning the championship

(27:51) Facing depression and finding faith

(31:07) Resilience and learning from the pros

(36:02) Team culture and college recruitment

(39:15) Adjusting to college football and redshirt year

(43:52) Maintaining confidence and mentorship

(47:11) Positivity and team support dynamics

(49:13) Winning the quarterback role and transfer decisions

(52:43) Connecting with coach Fritz and overcoming adversity

(1:00:31) Setting goals and team aspirations

(1:02:28) Closing thoughts and looking ahead