Episode 15 - The player who turned down a pro football contract to go to Harvard University

James Fahmy spent his whole career in the academy system, playing for Queens Park Rangers FC and captaining the U18 Professional Development Team. However, he is now studying at the renowned Harvard University, where he is also a NCAA Division 1 student-athlete for the college. We take a look at his journey to Harvard, and the reason why he turned down the oppurtunity of a professional football contract, to focus on his education.  We hope you enjoy this episode! Let us know in the comments!

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