How to recognize and help a player in trouble
Only a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to direct a video shoot with Martin McNair at the Xfinity Center on the University of Maryland campus in College Park. Martin, or “Marty” as he is widely known, is the father of Jordan McNair, a highly recruited Division One football player, who ultimately chose the University of Maryland to pursue his athletic and academic dreams. Jordan’s life was cut short during a spring practice before his sophomore year after suffering heat stroke, passing away at the age of 19. As I stood next to the camera while watching and listening to Marty tell this tragic story, I couldn’t help but think how I would have handled this devastating incident if it had involved one of my children. All I know is that I would hope I would be as determined to make as important an impact as Marty and Jordan’s mother, Tonya, are doing these days.