Expert: Thom Brooks - 10/29/2008

Question
hey coach im from the ct area i jus turned 20 im 6'4 185 and i run a 4.7 on the a 40 yard dash i got two yrs of high school football experience  where i played wide receiver and tight end im really a strong and explosive receiver im lookin to get in a football program my skill is speed, got good aglility for my height and i got a mean vertical i also play basketball and i been hittin the weight room and i stay in shape my playin basketball tis winter up i will be joining a basketball team in a local college but im a football player at heart even when i play bball ppl tell me i play lik a football player lol wuteva that meanz, well i join this athelete training center called velocity sports program to train 4 football but do u got any suggestions on how i should go about looking and picking football prograrm wether if is a local semi-laegue or collge ball?

Answer
Jeff Pierre, hello!

Contact the schools of your choice.  I've attached some websites for you to start shopping.  You sound like you would be a great contributor for a team, so study hard and get on a team.  Your skills sound that you will be competitive.  If you have the special quality of Leadership, you could make a tremendous impact for the fellow players.  Do not give up easily.  

Remember, you need to select the degree you wish to pursue.  Maybe youre good enough to get into a major college.  Maybe you're good enough to become a Pro.  Just follow the NCAA rules and don't do anything to forfeit a potential career.  Don't become a
PAID semi-pro player if you want to be playing for a college.  Maybe you're good enough to bypass college and go straight to the Pros, but that's a rarity.  Be willing to work hard and don't forget to hit the books.  If playing doesn't work out, maybe you can evolve into being one of the great coaches of our time!!  You're still a young man and the world turns its lonely eyes on Young Leaders.  Go Sic 'em !!


Thom Brooks





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