Earl recently published his first book, Tackling 
								The Dream: Delayed But Not Denied (The Earl 
								Cochran Success Story). In this book, Earl tells 
								of his roller coaster ride to achieving his 
								dream of playing professional football in the 
								NFL.
 
 
 


Hello and welcome to the online home of Divine Direction Foundation, Inc. It is the mission of this foundation to be a blessing to as many people as we possibly can. As a football player, I understand the importance of teamwork. On the field, one man cannot get the job done alone. It takes everyone working together. My job on the field is to tackle my opponents and keep them from scoring. Each tackle can make a positive difference in the outcome of the game for my team. Every opportunity I get to make a tackle in the game is a great accomplishment for us all. One tackle could very well determine the outcome of a game.

Making tackles off the field is my goal as well. I want to tackle situations in the community in efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of people who might not otherwise have an opportunity. To do this, I need team players. As the team captain, I choose YOU to join the Divine Direction Team. I know that with your partnership and support we can score big with this foundation and bring home the "W" for all of our beneficiaries. Every Tackle Makes A Positive Difference; on and off the field. On the field it can make the difference in the outcome of the game. Off the field it can make the difference in the outcome of someone’s life.



My road to success has not been an easy traveled one. I have had many challenges and set-backs along the way, but I have learned; it doesn’t matter how you start, the important thing is how you finish. This is the message I want to convey to underprivileged youth, senior citizens, young athletes and anyone else who dares to dream. Through Divine Direction Foundation, I want to personally give back to my community and beyond to ensure that a strong finish is possible no matter what kind of start.

Remember there is no "I" in TEAM and EVERYONE can make a Difference. We welcome you to get involved. The success of this foundation reflects the dedication and support of our gracious teammates. Join our team today!

    Making A Positive Difference,
    Earl Cochran, Jr.
    NFL Defensive End
    Houston Texans