In the latest episode of The Victory Degree, Nik sits down with the NFL's first African-American punter: Greg Coleman. Greg shares his journey from the time he was a young boy in Jacksonville, Florida with a dream to play in the NFL to playing for an iconic NFL franchise: the Minnesota Vikings. Greg's journey is filled with disappointment, racism, and adversity but ultimately highlights the importance of resilience and the power of words in overcoming obstacles.  This conversation serves to shed light on to one of the greatest success stories the NFL has ever seen.Please Enjoy!TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Introduction & Greg's Jacksonville childhood(18:11) Experiencing racism as a pee-wee football player(19:39) The role of Greg's parents in his own success(27:07) Punts are more important than you think(28:35) Leading with love and prevailing against racism(33:25) Second chances and Greg's journey to the Minnesota Vikings(39:25) Getting up when life knocks you down(41:23) Overcoming adversity & racism in the NFL(45:23) Marquette King(46:59) Racial Slurs and Challenges as an African American Punter(48:19) Coming Together and Being a Light of Hope(52:15) What makes CJ Stroud an incredible leader (a lesson on leadership)(1:02:48) The psychology of punting (inside the mind of Greg Coleman)(1:07:24) A deep dive on kickers and the importance of holders(1:12:02) Greg's life advice and learning to P.U.N.TConnect with Greg:Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregcoleman8Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregcoleman08/Greg's Website: https://gregcoleman8.com/Buy "Punt: Flip the Field": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM5Y62MBConnect with Nik:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikatanackovic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nik_AtanackovicEmail: [email protected]

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