Expert: Thom Brooks - 4/9/2010

Question
i was wondering I do not no my time or anything but win i was younger i tried out for the falcons in washington dc and the whole team had to race and i was the fastest on the team  i did not play b/c i did not have no money to pay. when i was in high school i used to hang out with the wrong crowd so i did not play again and i did not attend to school that often but i finished high school at paul laurence Dunbar senior high school in washington dc. One day my gym teacher that used to play football Mr.Mebbin and i had a race more like a 40 yard dash together and i beat him in the race after he asked me to play football or run track i told him all i wanted to do is finish school so i am asking for your help i am 165lbs love to workout and seek a challenge 21yrs old about to turn 22 in june and love to hit i play as much as i can around the neighborhood on the field with no equipment

Answer
Marquie, hello!

The first thing you need to do is contact the college where you would like to attend.  They will tell you the grade entry requirements.  If you go to a smaller division school, like Division III or Division II, your chances to play are better.  You need to get with people that know the game of football.  They can give you pointers and get you started towards gathering the experience.  Even though you're fast, it doesn't mean you would be a great football player.  You have to know the plays, the rules, and have the confidence that experience brings.  If you are an athlete, you have a great chance of making a team!  

The team will get you placed for the best position.  It might be that you would help as a FS or DB.  They will evaluate to see if you can hang onto the ball, how well you handle pain and injury and how fast you can pick up the techniques.  The experienced guys will take advantage of you unless you learn quickly, so get busy.  You have a lot of hard work in front of you!!!

Do good and let me know which team you join!!

Thom Brooks
Savannah, Georgia