Aro Ambassador
David Pollack
About
David
David Pollack is a follower of Christ, husband, and dad of two. He achieved great success as a college football player at the University of Georgia as a three-time All-American and was recognized as the top defensive player in 2004. David’s accomplishments were acknowledged when he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. After a career-ending injury while playing in the NFL for the Bengals, David transitioned into sports broadcasting, becoming a respected analyst for ESPN. In 2016, David and his wife along with their two children founded The Pollack Family Foundation, focusing on their values of faith, family, and community. He now resides in Athens, Georgia with his wife and children, and recently launched the Family Goals Podcast with a focus on family, sports, and more.
Q&A with
David
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned as a parent so far?
It’s a hard lesson and it’s hard to watch it happen, but kids have to mess up. That’s just the way they learn. As parents, we can’t just fix it. We have to be patient. We have to instruct. We have to show grace.
What does Aro mean to you?
Aro is an opportunity. It’s a huge opportunity for all of us to teach kids and families how to use our phones responsibly.
What is the greatest piece of advice you have ever received?
Worrying is like a rocking chair. It will give you something to do but won’t get you anywhere.
If you could have dinner with anyone (dead or alive) who would it be?
That one is easy. Jesus. No question.
Do you have a moment when you realized your phone was getting in the way of what’s important to you?
Ironically, it was a Tweet that led to me connecting with Aro. In December 2022, I posted about realizing that I had a problem with how much I used my phone, and more than that, I was a horrible example for my two kids when it came to phone usage. When I realized I needed to make a change and took action within my own family to improve our phone habits, I experienced amazing and also not surprising results. I was a better husband and dad. The Aro team saw my tweet about my experience and reached out. I immediately fell in love with the mission and product, and the rest is history.
