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Rugby and Physical and Mental Toughness
On today's Saturday show comes a Friday podcast! Vinnie Tortorich speaks with NFL player Nate Ebner in this shorter 1 on 1 interview on the Angriest Trainer podcast.
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WHO IS NATE EBNER?
Safety for New England Patriots
Also played Rugby (US National Team -- National 7's)
According to Vinnie, 2nd most attractive player on the Pats
Has strong Jewish origins
Did not play football in high school
Picked it up half way through college -- walked on to OSU team
Played a lot of squash and loved to compete
RUGBY
Gained skill set in Rugby
His dad was part of the rugby community in Ohio
He was the youngest player to make the national team
Took it very seriously in high school and went to U19 World Cup
Played U19s twice, and then U20s once 
Different type of tough than football 
Incredibly painful -- can't outrun it
HELICOPTER PARENTS
Parents come to Vinnie asking him to train their kids to get athletic scholarships
Kids pushed and overworked until they hurt themselves because of overbearing parents 
Important for kids to try all sports to see what they like and what they are good at 
CHARACTER
Very important to Nate
His dad taught him great character, which he cherishes so much
Worked over the summer, worked for all he achieved
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