ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Former Georgia Tech quarterback Reggie Ball joins the Counted Me Out Podcast to share the story that most fans have never heard.
Before becoming one of the most recognizable quarterbacks in Georgia Tech history, baseball was actually his first love. Reggie opens up about being recruited by the Pittsburgh Pirates out of high school, how football unexpectedly became his path, and the relentless training his father put him through to prepare him for greatness.
He also shares how his father questioned whether his height would allow him to succeed as a quarterback, the recruiting process that ultimately led him to Georgia Tech, and why—years after stepping away from the game—he still receives incredible love and recognition from fans everywhere he goes.
More importantly, Reggie reflects on legacy, fatherhood, and why it's important for his children to witness the positive impact he's made on so many people throughout his career.
Today, Reggie has successfully transitioned from football into business as the Co-Chief Officer of Effect Fitness, one of Atlanta's premier fitness brands, proving that success doesn't stop when the game ends.
This is a conversation about perseverance, purpose, identity, family, and building a legacy that lasts far beyond football.
In this episode:
- Why baseball was his first love
- Being recruited by the Pittsburgh Pirates
- His journey to becoming Georgia Tech's quarterback
- The demanding training sessions with his father
- Overcoming doubts about his height
- Why Georgia Tech fans still embrace him today
- Raising children who understand his legacy
- Life after football
- Building Effect Fitness into a successful business
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