Episode 2: Built Different

In Episode 2 of The ALPHA Podcast, Nate Garner and Jim Padgett sit down with North Greenville football player Arber Lekani for an honest conversation about what it really means to be built different.

This episode dives into the daily reality of being a student-athlete, from early morning lifts and classes to practice, film, and the pressure of staying disciplined when nobody is watching. Arber shares his journey through the highs and lows of college football, including the emotional struggles of his freshman year, learning how to handle adversity, and the importance of faith, family, and friendship in shaping who he is.

Coach Garner also gives insight into what coaches notice most in players, why attitude and effort matter, and how football prepares pe ...