Kelsey HigginsonSports Nutrition Coach and Founder at Clutch Day Coaching

What it takes to play at the next level

27 Jul 2025 · 0 min

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In this brief motivational address, the speaker challenges athletes to consider the true demands of reaching elite performance. Using the recent recruitment of a star quarterback by BYU as a concrete example, he outlines the quarterback’s rigorous, unglamorous daily schedule and emphasizes that while many youths dream of becoming a star, only a few are willing to commit to the relentless, years‑long work required. The speaker concludes that success is never accidental; it is the product of disciplined, consistent effort.

Athletes, do you really understand what it takes to play at the next level? BYU just recruited a star quarterback. He's a stud, and this is his schedule. This is the work it takes. It's not glamorous, it's not flashy, but every kid wants to be that star. Every kid wants to be that quarterback, but not very many kids want to do this work day in, day out for years and years to get the result that this kid has. Success is never an accident, guys.