David Pollack’s newly released memoir, *Every Day Counts*, does more than recount a football career; it weaves a spiritual odyssey that begins in a modest high‑school classroom and stretches into the NFL and beyond.
When Pollack first sat down to write, he imagined a collection of anecdotes from the gridiron and his years at ESPN, but the project quickly pivoted after an unexpected encounter with Christianity that reshaped his worldview.
The turning point arrived during a church lock‑in organized by a neighbor, where a teacher offered to walk him through the Gospels. Rather than imposing doctrine, the instructor answered Pollack’s questions, allowing the young athlete to explore the text at his own pace.
From Injury to Insight
Pollack’s narrative does not shy away from the darkest chapters of his life — a neck injury that ended his NFL aspirations and a subsequent health crisis that threatened his family. He frames these trials not as losses taken by a higher power but as openings for something greater to be given.
The book urges readers to reject the notion of wasted pain, success, or ordinary mornings, urging a mindset that treats each day as an opportunity for growth. *Every Day Counts* is now available through Amazon, inviting fans and seekers alike to reflect on the intersections of sport, faith, and everyday purpose.