Expert: Thom Brooks - 3/22/2009

Question
Hi Thom,
    I did not play high school football and i am on my last year in high school and unfortunately i am not going to be able to graduate and i wanted to play football for a community college, i wanted to ask if i would be eligible to play for the community college and hopefully be moved up to a division I. college ? I am 5'6" i weight just about 140lbs , i am interested in playing running back ,but what position would you recommend for me to try out for if eligible?
THANKS FOR YOU TIME !!

Answer
Jorge, hello!

I have attached the websites for the NCAA on Eligibility Rules.  You need to call them and they will advise of the minimum grade standards to be able to play.  You can get your G.E.D., then enroll in your college core courses and play for JUCO, or a higher division, depending on your skills and motivation.




Take care,



Thom Brooks
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Savannah Adult Baseball League


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