German Champion

How does a German American football player make it to the NFL? The impressive story of Sebastian Vollmer shows that talent alone is not enough; unyielding will, training, and love for the sport are equally important. In this book, Vollmer offers previously unknown insights into his life: he recounts how he arrived in America with two suitcases in hand and language barriers to overcome, met the love of his life, and realized how challenging it is to balance personal life with the extremely demanding job of a football player. On top of constant injuries and countless surgeries, there is also the pressure from the public, coaches, and teammates. Yet, the exceptional athlete persevered, secured a football scholarship at a US college in 2003, made the leap to the NFL in 2009, and ultimately became a key player as Tom Brady's bodyguard – and a German champion.