David Pollack’s NFL career ended too soon, but now he’s tackling a bigger mission: steering kids toward faith and grit. His new book, The Won’t Quit Kid, pushes families to let struggles shape character, not shield kids from hard lessons. “Life’s storms build who God wants them to be,” Pollack says, slamming today’s trend of coddling the young.
Pollack’s own faith began in high school when a church “lockout” event opened his eyes to Jesus. He’d never heard the Gospel before—until that night of games and truth-sharing. “Something clicked,” he recalls. “I wanted more.”
A physics teacher with Jesus stickers and praise music became his unlikely guide. Pollack mocked him as a “Jesus freak” at first, but curiosity won. Their talks dug deeper, making Pollack question his own beliefs.
When Pollack asked to read the Bible for an English project, his teacher refused. But his physics teacher stepped in, vouching for the assignment. Pollack devoured the Gospels, and Jesus’ story “rocked my world,” he says.
By college, Pollack fully surrendered to Christ, fueled by a coach living boldly for God. His NFL dreams soon crashed with a neck injury, but faith gave him purpose beyond football.
Now, Pollack uses his platform to preach resilience and truth. “Kids don’t need easy—they need strong,” he argues. His book fights a culture that avoids struggle, calling it poison for growing souls.
He’s blunt about today’s weaknesses: “Clearing obstacles for kids robs their future strength.” Pollack’s message? Let trials refine them, just like God’s plan refines us all.
From NFL benches to Bible studies, Pollack’s journey proves hard roads lead to hope. “Performance doesn’t save you,” he says. “But trusting Christ? That’s the real victory.”
