Nate Boyer: Going for It (Part 2)

Nate graduated high school unsure about his path in life. Looking for a challenge and to make a difference, he made his way to the Darfur region of Sudan to help in the refugee camps. The experience, coupled with his memories of 9/11, inspired him to enlist in the U.S. Army as a Special Forces candidate, and he became one of 11 from his class of 150 to graduate with a Green Beret. He has served in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning a Bronze Star for heroism in combat. In this episode: His role in Waterboys Why veterans can make an impact in 3rd world countrie What you can do to make a difference The importance of water Transitioning from military to sports Going for it with the Seahawks Coping with falling short of a goal Why it’s never too late to go after what you want Merging veterans and players for a common cause