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Joseph Frias shares his journey from playing professional football in Europe to coaching high school athletes in Las Cruces.

He played pro football in Europe — then walked away from it to coach high school kids in Las Cruces. This is Joseph Frias's story. From growing up in El Paso to playing college football, going pro overseas, and now leading the next generation as a football coach, Joseph's journey is about more than the game. We talk faith, resilience, leadership, and what it really means to give back to your community. 🎙️ Watch the full episode for the conversation on Deep Naked Thoughts. 📲 Follow Coach Frias: Instagram: josephfrias_13 Facebook: JosephFrias Subscribe for more real conversations with athletes, coaches, and community leaders → Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction and context of Joseph’s background 2:57 - Early influences and family background in El Paso 4:19 - Love of football: physical contact and strategy 5:11 - Playing quarterback from a young age 6:20 - High school: Franklin High School and scholarship journey 8:04 - College recruitment process and opportunities in California 9:27 - Pursuing professional football in Europe 13:52 - Experiencing European culture and football abroad 15:55 - Playing in France and Germany with highlights and challenges 18:48 - Returning to the US…

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