Ashton Grant motivates Fitchburg football team during visit

Ashton Grant, quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots, visited Fitchburg High on June 24 to help instill a winning culture in the struggling football program. Coach Mike Pucko, who took over the team in March, invited Grant to speak and share his experiences with the players. The team has only won four games over the last three seasons, and Pucko aims to rebuild their confidence. Grant conducted a 50-minute Q&A session covering topics such as nutrition, mindset, and setting daily goals, emphasizing the importance of hard work. Players expressed appreciation for Grant's motivational words, hoping it will help turn the program around.

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