As someone who’s spent years immersed in the world of sports, both as a player and an analyst, I’ve come to realize that life’s true victories don’t happen on the field—they happen at home, with your family, in your faith, and in your personal growth. That’s why I teamed up with my good friend, Jonathan Howes, the lead pastor at Graystone Church, to bring you the Family Goals podcast. Together, we dive deep into the core of what truly matters: faith, family, sports, and all the little things in between that make life so full.

Now, if you know me from my days with ESPN’s College GameDay, you already know I’m passionate about football. But what I’m even more passionate about is helping people build stronger, more fulfilling lives off the field. With Jonathan, we have real, honest conversations—sometimes we get serious, sometimes we crack up laughing—but every episode is filled with wisdom that I believe can help you tackle life’s challenges head-on.

Whether it’s about being a better dad, improving your marriage, or just seeking encouragement in your faith journey, we try to bring a fresh perspective. We talk about the everyday struggles that so many of us face, and we also celebrate the victories, big and small. Jonathan and I aren’t perfect, but we’re here to share our experiences and learn together. And yes, we have plenty of fun along the way.

If you’re someone who enjoys sports but is also seeking deeper meaning in life—whether it’s through your relationships, personal growth, or faith—then I think you’ll love what we’re doing on Family Goals. We bring you real conversations that matter, from the heart, and we hope to make you laugh, think, and maybe even inspire some change in your own life.

So, what are you waiting for? Join me and Jonathan as we explore faith, family, sports, and everything in between. Hit that subscribe button, tune in to our next episode, and let’s work on those family goals together. Whether you’re looking for some inspiration or just a good laugh, we’ve got you covered.

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Lead with Purpose. Make Every Day Count.

Speaking Topics

Adversity Football Faith Leadership

College Football
Hall of Famer

3x All-American

7-Time Emmy
Winner

ESPN Analyst
(12 Years)

Signature keynotes

every day counts

A powerful challenge to break through complacency, raise expectations, and step into the person and leader you were created to be.

Faith, Family, Football

A compelling message connecting faith, family, and leadership, showing how strong foundations create lasting impact in every area of life.

Overcoming Adversity
& Leadership

David shares his journey through a career-ending injury and reinvention — delivering practical lessons on resilience, adaptability, and leading through uncertainty.

Encouraged by Faith

David’s personal faith journey and how it transformed his life, leadership, and priorities — offering an uplifting, purpose-driven message for faith-based audiences.

Why Audiences Connect with David

David Pollack knows what it means to perform under pressure, and what it takes to rebuild when everything changes in an instant.

As a three-time All-American and College Football Hall of Famer, David learned the discipline and mindset required to compete at the highest level. But a career-ending injury in the NFL forced him to redefine success, rebuild his identity, and find a new path forward.

That journey led to a 12-year career at ESPN, seven Emmy Awards, and a platform to impact people far beyond sports. Today, David brings a rare combination of elite performance experience, real-life adversity, and purpose driven mindset to every stage.  A popular corporate speaker, David also is a proven faith based speaker for men’s groups and large faith events.

His message is authentic, practical, entertaining and deeply motivating, helping audiences raise their standards, lead with conviction and make Every Day Count.

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