The Underdog Playbook
The Underdog Playbook is a podcast and blog for those who were counted out, overlooked, and underestimated—but never gave up. My name is Frank, this dives into the power of staying positive, embracing the grind, and living with the underdog mindset every day. Inspired by the discipline and heart of football, each episode reminds you that the job is never done—and if you keep showing up, you’ll always find a way to win. Game on
6/9/20252 min read
You weren’t supposed to win.
You weren’t the favorite. You didn’t have the hype, the sponsorships, or the easy path. But here you are—still grinding, still standing, still pushing.
That’s what The Underdog Playbook is all about.
Why I Started This
I created The Underdog Playbook because I’ve lived it.
I know what it’s like to be left off the roster. To be doubted, underestimated, and overlooked. I wasn’t born into the spotlight—I had to earn it. Every rep. Every chance. Every inch.
That’s why this platform exists—for the grinders, the quiet killers, the ones who show up with a chip on their shoulder and fire in their chest.
If you live with that underdog mindset—hungry, humble, relentless—you win. Not always today, not always in public. But eventually? Life has no choice but to pay up.
Football Is Life in Pads
Football isn’t just a sport—it’s a metaphor for everything.
You train for months for sixty minutes. One mistake can cost you. One moment can make you. And no matter how hard you get hit, you get back up, run the next play, and keep moving.
That’s life.
You fumble? Own it.
You miss? Adjust.
You win? Great. Now do it again.
Just like in football, you don’t rise because it’s fair. You rise because you grind.
The Underdog Mentality
This isn’t about hype.
This isn’t about quick wins.
This is about identity.
It’s who you are when nobody’s watching. When there’s no spotlight. No applause. Just sweat, grit, and reps.
💬 “The underdog doesn’t wait for perfect. We show up anyway.”
If you’re chasing a dream, building a business, rehabbing an injury, or just trying to stay in the fight—you’re already playing your 4th and goal.
What do you do?
You run the play. You trust the work. You go get it.
The NFL Draft—A Real-Time Lesson
The NFL Draft just happened. Dreams came true. But the part that hit me wasn’t the hugs or the tears—it was what they said after:
“I’m ready to get to work.”
That’s the difference. That’s the underdog in real time. You made it—but your mindset doesn’t change. The job is never done.
Celebrate the win. Then clock back in.
This Is Your Playbook Now
The Underdog Playbook is more than a podcast, a blog, or a clothing line—it’s a mindset you live by.
It’s a reminder that being counted out can be your edge.
That the grind never stops.
That you don’t need the spotlight—you need the work.
If you’ve ever felt overlooked, doubted, or underestimated—this playbook is for you.
🎧 Listen. 🔥 Read. 💪 Wear It.
✅ [Listen to the Podcast] — Unfiltered talk on football, life, mindset, and grit.
✅ [Read the Blog] — Real stories, raw lessons, and motivation for the journey.
✅ [Shop the Apparel] — Gear that reminds you who you are—on the field and off.
Let them count you out.
Let them sleep.
Then go earn it.
Stay humble. Stay hungry. Play like you’re behind.
This is The Underdog Playbook.