The Backyard Banter Podcast Episode 11: Mark Schofield - You get one drive in this life

By: Matt Harmon
​April 1st, 2016
Today we have Mark Schofield from Inside the Pylon and author of the new book 17 Drives on the podcast to share the story of his recent transition to a full-time football writer. Mark left a comfortable job as a practicing lawyer to chase this dream and provides an inspiring template for others looking to make that jump. Of all the guest on the show so far, his was the story I was least familiar with going in. As such, I think the audience will enjoy the conversation as much as I did.

Highlights from this episode include:
  • Mark's background as a former college quarterback and how that influences the way he sees the game.
  • The personal tribulations that led him to unhappiness in his career as a lawyer.
  • Why the support of those in your closest inner circle means the most when deciding to chase a place in this field.
  • The value of community and asking for help.
  • ​Mark's personal philosophy of "you only get one drive in the game of life" and how that motivates him to continue to work harder at this craft.
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