Be Great | Jordan Pierce '15 | Bolt Brotherhood Podcast Ep. 3

In Episode 3 of the Bolt Brotherhood Podcast, ChristianSpears ’15 sits down with fellow Air Force Academy football alumnus Jordan Pierce ’15 to discuss perseverance, resilience, and the mindset of “Be Great.”

An Inside Linebacker and member of the United States AirForce Academy football team, Jordan reflects on the adversity he faced during his time as a cadet-athlete and the challenges of waiting for his opportunity to make an impact on the field. Despite obstacles throughout much of his Academy career, Jordan emerged as a key contributor during his senior seasonand played an important role in helping lead one of the top defenses in the conference during the 2014 season.

Jordan shares why he believes the 2014 Air Force footballseason was arguably one of the best in school history, considering the adversity, expectations, and circumstances the team navigated together. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the lessons learned through football, military development, and brotherhood at the Academy.

At the center of this episode is Jordan’s greatest takeawayfrom his cadet-athlete experience: “Be Great” — a mindset rooted in perseverance, accountability, and maximizing every opportunity despite adversity.