There is no more important element to success than belief in one’s self.
Alohi Gilman bet on himself in a big way back in June, 2017 when he announced he was transferring from Navy to Notre Dame.
Many pundits scoffed at the hubris of the decision. Gilman may have enjoyed an outstanding freshman season for Navy, but what made the youngster think he was capable of playing for Notre Dame?
“There were a lot of people who doubted me – from coaches to players to members of the brigade,” Gilman recalled during a telephone interview with The Capital on Thursday night.