As men we are built a certain way—to not share our feelings. Most of these guys I play with have pain they won't share with nobody, so what I do is share mine first. I tell them a little bit of what I've been through. That kind of breaks them down. And once you've discussed these things, it opens up a world of trust. Then when you step on the field, it creates a bond so strong. We're one mind, one spirit.

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