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Good evening sir,
I am 18, and getting ready for football tryouts next year (around May-August). I do not have much experience for that I have only played flag football before, and a lot of rugby the past years, and I would really like to make it to my university's football team. I have been told by some friends who play in college football here in Montreal that if I hit the weight properly and gain enough pound, I'd have a lot of chances to be taken. My problem is, I am 175cm, and I weight 70Kg. I believe I have a good workout, and I am trying to lift more everytime, plus I am playing in a rugby team untill next year's tryouts to keep my hand on the game. And I play Runningback in football. Do you think they're right? Do you think what I am doing to get ready for next year is good?
Thank you

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Amir
It sounds good to me. The transition from Rugby to Football should be an easy one.  You must continue to lift weights 3-4 times a week.  The fact that you are playing rugby means you are running so your speed, quickness and conditioning should be in check, it is just the weights training you will need for more strength, size and power.  I am sure come try out time you will be ready.
Best of luck,

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