How did Rodka get here? Well he was always pushed to play football. His parents wanted to get him as “American” as possible and fit in. Being Russian, the family felt they wanted to blend in and get their son to help build friendships. But there are always thoughts of “where would I be if not football?”. “I’d like to think if I never went professional I would do exactly what my dad does, truck driving. He has his own business and I probably would have followed it. “ My dad seems to enjoy it and he built up that business from the ground up. Which is cool, and we could have been a dynasty. Even now when he’s driving and I’m on the road we will call each other and keep each other company. Some of the teammates even have got to know him during the face time calls.
Outside of that, I always thought about doing some sports. Maybe sports medicine or even sports management would have been interesting. I play GM modes in sports games, so that would have been another dream come true type scenario.” “But I do what I love and this is one of the best jobs in the world. Not many can say they do what I do. So I’m extremely grateful, and want to just put my best foot forward”.
Outside of that, I always thought about doing some sports. Maybe sports medicine or even sports management would have been interesting. I play GM modes in sports games, so that would have been another dream come true type scenario.” “But I do what I love and this is one of the best jobs in the world. Not many can say they do what I do. So I’m extremely grateful, and want to just put my best foot forward”.