"I survived. I’m still here. I’m grateful."
That’s not just a quote — it’s the essence of Marshawn “The Martian” Headd.
Born on the South Side of Chicago, where opportunity felt scarce and danger felt close, Marshawn wasn’t expected to make it this far. But he did — and he’s not slowing down.
The Making of “The Martian”
The nickname? It started with his brothers. “They said I wasn’t from this planet.” At first, he laughed. Then, he lived up to it — one impossible cut, one dizzying move, one gravity-defying play at a time.
From Danger to Discipline
“You couldn’t go outside without knowing it could be your last time.”
Football became his focus. Track gave him speed. Basketball gave him control. But flag football? It gave him flight.
“It gave me purpose. It kept me focused. It saved me.”
Since then, he’s earned national and world titles, received AFFL invitations, and got the call to try out for Team USA Men’s Flag Football.
Built Different. Recovers Different.
Marshawn plays both sides. No breaks.
So how does he recover?
"I wear my TRONUS Reign Slides™ every day. After games, at work, even at home."
They help ease his back pain. Keep his legs loose. Keep him game-ready. TRONUS isn’t just a sponsor — it’s part of his recovery system. Made by athletes, for athletes, TRONUS is how he stays ready for whatever comes next. “These slides are real. Being part of the TRONUS family means everything.”
