https://atgridiron.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ATG-Anthony.png ()SUBSCRIBEhttps://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/after-the-gridiron/id1441939773?mt=2 (iTunes) | https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I3poqibyqfnwjnj5mwcn6lhmz2i (Google Play) | https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/after-the-gridiron (Stitcher)Anthony played 3 years in the NFL having stints with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers.  He endured a tough childhood, growing up in the foster care system.  Because he was in the foster care system, he was not allowed to play in organized sports at all.  It wasn’t until he reached 14 years old and was adopted that he was allowed to play.  In his first year playing he was not very good and didn’t think he could make it in the sport.  The next year he turned the corner and became much better in part from the words of someone he overheard in his class.  She said something about blaming foster care for something in her life.  That inspired him to not be defined by his situation.  He went on to become a great high school player and was recruited by top schools.  He initially committed to Washington State, but Oregon kept pursuing him.  He finally agreed to go on a visit there and loved it.  He decided to de-commit to Washington State and went to Oregon.He had a great career there and got a degree in Kinesiology.  His play garnered him an opportunity in the NFL where he was able to make it with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.  Injuries played a part in his career and he lasted 3 years before having to move on.  He didn’t have a clear idea what he wanted to do, so he started out working as a personal trainer.  It didn’t take long for him to realize that he hated doing that so then with his degree, he decided to open his own gym, Truck Training.  It was a constant struggle for him almost going bankrupt numerous times over the 6 years he ran the gym.  With his never give up mentality he kept fighting for a solution and found it with his motivational speaking and life coaching programs.  He is now helping many people and companies from the lessons he’s learned and the life experiences he has endured.  His book, Trust Your Hustle, is the story of his life that he wrote in Utah in only 7 days!  He drove out there for some solitude and cranked out his book in a matter of days.  It’s an inspirational story that will inspire you to greatness.  For more information on Anthony and his work, use the links below.LINKSwebsite: https://www.anthonytrucks.com/ (www.anthonytrucks.com)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/?hl=en (www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks)twitter: https://twitter.com/anthonytrucks?lang=en (www.twitter.com/anthonytrucks) RESOURCEShttps://www.atgridiron.com (www.atgridiron.com)http://www.symfonies.ca (www.symfonies.ca)