Irv Smith Sr.: Turn Your Competitive Nature into a Career Asset

On today’s episode Irv Smith Sr. shares how his family’s passion for football and his competitive nature embedded within him the skills necessary to seize the opportunities of professional sports. Listen in as Jennifer and Irv discuss how football prepares you to persevere through life, the advantages of having a competitive attitude, and how to position yourself on a team to be an asset. Irv also discusses life after football and how he learned to identify opportunities both on and off the field.

About Irv Smith Sr.:

Irvin Smith Sr. is a retired NFL tight end who played college football at Notre Dame and was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (20th overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft. During Irv's seven seasons in the NFL, he played five years with the Saints, one season with the San Francisco 49ers, and one season with the Cleveland Browns. Irv also has a son who is currently playing in the NFL, Irv Smith Jr., who is a tight end with the Minnesota Vikings.

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