Price of Admission

NFB ’09, class of 2010, slotback Corey Finnerty now an Explosive Detection Canine Handler!  From Ventura California -> Naval Academy Prep School -> USNA -> Selected Pilot -> Naval Architect -> Gov Civilian Engineer for NAVSEA and the ARMY -> Explosive Detection Canine Handler.   Home is now called Pasadena, MD with his wife Elisa.  Recruited by Niumat, site visit with Matt Nechak...

NFB ’06 Offensive Captain, Class of ’07, James Rossi tells us about hard work.  Hailing from Buda, TX and a few “Hays County Nights”, Rossi digs deep in to the simplicity of his successes - hard work.  His path initiated as a surface warfare officer, to Medical Sales, on to Financial Advising for WestPac Wealth Partners, now an RVP Kingsbarn Real Estate in sunny Southern California.  James also sp...

USNA class of '05 and '04 Senior Defensive Captain, Josh Smith gives his take on the Price.  Josh gets detailed on his navy football days and the keys to turning around the program.  This turnaround process engrained a "never quit" / "never settle" mindset.  Now Nicknamed "Coach", flying P3s in the Navy, Josh still gets after it coaching his kids, enjoying the outdoors, and getting to church.  

From Small Town Lorena, Texas, Jake Biles describes moving through the ranks. Here is a man who's character can be described as THE standard, HARD, extremely smart and CONSISTENT every day. Jake started his post collegiate career as a Navy Football Grad Assistant, then moving through the Marine Corps (Platoon Commander, XO, Co Cdr), on to Booze Allen Hamilton, Independent Contracting, to IT Progra...

USNA class of ’97 offensive lineman Hunter Jones reminds us to “Live your Dash”, making every moment count. Hunter served in the Air Force and retired as LtCol. During his military track, he had a sharp focused mission investigating human behaviors to keep folks safe and secure (left of BANG). Raised on a “you start it, you finish it” type of mindset, Hunter describes the importance of being a man...

Another fellow NFB class of 2010 and 21st company leader. Glen walked on, found a vision to become a Navy Seal, mentored by David Goggins to train for the next level - then had to shift strategies. Huge health related journey - Staring with alopecia, dislocated shoulders, to possible meningitis, Bell's Palsy, then Guillain-Barre, and finally IGG4 with symptoms of Issac's syndrome. Wait... scratch...

Jordan Young - Class of ‘08. Senior NFB ‘07. A Naval Flight Officer on P-3 Orions, then P-8 NFO out of Jacksonville, FL, on to Dallas, TX and then Whidbey Island, WA. Now serving as a Senior Aviation Advisor to MANPADS Task Force at State Department. Jordan reflects on his relationships, his ins and outs on life experiences, and where he is focused today - smoking' meats, wrangling kiddos, and muc...

Another USNA class of 2010 Navy Footballer, the ultimate hammerhead / head hunter out of Northern Virginia, turned fast track head hunting submariner. Now the Senior Vice President of R&D for VanMeter Companies. Super smart dude with a heart of gold. Based on his foundational value of trust, Kevin gives us some insight on how he continues to maintain a “relentlessly high standard” as the key t...

Son of a Sierra Leonan mother and a Nigerian father. Raised in the streets of DC, then to the richest neighborhood of Bethesda MD. Arnold Taylor tells us how he had to grow up quick. Here is a crazy story of perseverance, wearing a facade (in his words), but impacting MANY along the way. Arnie was a Surface warfare leader of 5 deployments. Continuous learner, and now family man settling down. As R...

Bobby CARES! This tough love and loyal Ohio native, tells us about being intentional in making the conscious decision to do something hard. A 2009 Navy Football slotback, now Marine Corps Harrier pilot gets uncut and real about his journey. Another 2010 grad and big time playmaker, Bobby is our favorite social media butterfly. I'm glad we have someone like Bobby training the next big wave of Marin...

What an extreme wealth of knowledge, Donald Pearson knows his stuff. Killing it as a wealth manager, the sky is the limit with this dude. Navy football class of 2016. A fellow wearer of the #50! A Las Vegas native, serving on the Board of Directors for Las Vegas HEALS, a Strategic Advisor-Clark County Medical Society, a Las Vegas Chamber Presidents Club, a Southern Nevada Veterans Chamber of Comme...

Clint Bruce. Navy Football team captain of ’96. Corporate CEOs advisor. Founder of Carry the Load. Former NFL player. Forever a Navy Seal. Husband. Father - setting the example, being the man he wants his daughters to value. The price is always pain. He shares… #1 Truths and secrets to sustained high performance - Many are truths, but not many secrets. #2 If I’m remembering and your learning, then...

Here is a powerful and "motivated" dude, as we reflect on the Thanksgiving holiday. Andy cares - & you can't teach caring. A few lessons that Andy shares today; 1. Do the little things right.... 2. You don't need to know everything, just know who to ask.... 3. Don't take your immediate support group for granted.... 4. Never forget your 5th amendment rights! This one is personal for me. Lots of...

Fill the quota Alota - ’97 Navy Football defensive team captain. #2 all time tackles. Commanding Officer of 3 ships in the Navy. Turned around a ship after a previous CO was relieved. Winner of the tv show “Fear Factor”. Judo mixed martial arts fighter. Now serving as the Navy's Digital Ambassador. An all around inspiring and electric leader. Gervy expresses the importance of getting the little wi...

Turning it off and on and off like a light switch - when it's GO time, it's GO time. This wood grain gripping, Astros fan describes the Price of Admission around sacrifice of expression and how that shape his perspectives. Now swinging away in Sales, getting the wins. The key to Curtis’s grind today is built on trust and relationships, unlocking purpose and fulfillment.

JERZY SON! From Sicklerville, NJ to NAPS, Annapolis, UMass, the Cincinnati Bengals then the Baltimore Ravens, Jeromy's journey runs the gamut of transition and insightful decision making. Then he makes moves in the real estate game and onward to owning his own niche business. Jeromy offers some insightful perspective on each transition and what he learned along the way. Check out his restaurant an...

From ABILENE, TX! Ryan Kennedy shares some insight in to dealing with injury, investment banking, and upstream oil field ops. One of the key players in the NAPS defensive back wrecking crew. Today - navigating the course of being the best dad and husband he can be. Ryan is committed to working on reaching his daily peak with focus on his entrepreneurial journey and taking risks.

“If you ain’t first, you’re last.” Jesse’s journey takes him from the gridiron to the drag strip. Obsessed with passion for racing, Jesse outlines his entrepreneurial, never give up mindset and how that has helped him weather a few storms. Building his battlefield, Jesse has built a team, partnering with Emmitt Smith, chasing a dream to be the best in NASCAR.

Carrying a heavy hit stick. Follow this servant leader, full of selflessness and humility, on his roadmap to success. Extremely intelligent dude and submariner that has a headhunter mindset. Glad leaders like Craig Schaefer are patrolling our oceans so we can sleep at night.

Have a vision for yourself. With the best intentions. Be the best version of yourself. From living in his best friends basement, to an engineering subject matter expert. A price has to be paid or the door is not worth walking through for you. Now a successful financial advisor, Irv keeps leading with grace.

As the youngest Mathews brother of the Navy Football Mathews tribe, Mike describes his path. Loyal to a fault, Mike Mathews digs deep in to his Price of Admission - "Continuing to say yes", getting shot in the backside, and grabbing the last of the string cheese. This one's going to be awesome, so just buckle up.

A "Prince" of Ghana, Houston native, 2009 Navy offensive team captain, and an OG. Osei Asante talks about quiet confidence and his quest to be a better husband and father.

From being on America's most wanted list, making rap CDs, to finding the best interest of the team. Supermanned that O-line of Notre Dame. An individual rooted in versatility & timing.

Still breathing out of his neck - Jordan Stephens give his perspective on navigation, setting priorities, and the Price of Admission.

The epitome of "leaders never have a bad day" with early injury (2 torn groins), 400 meter sprinter, 2009 Navy defensive captain, and 2 tattoos later. "Everything you're learning - WILL be applied". Even on the other side of the world...