Expert: Thom Brooks - 8/30/2007

Question
QUESTION: hi, I'm going to be a senior in H.S and I'm trying out for   football team  this
year. if i unfortunately don't make it, i was wondering can you still play
college football without playing in H.S or even make the team. Good thing is i
know I'm  good but i wonder if coaches will be able to let me  have a chance to
show that. The only problem i have about myself is my size. I'm 5'7, 150lbs.
I've got good speed, I'm a good cover corner. Do you think you can give my
advice?

ANSWER: Vernet, hello!

The top colleges pick from the cream of the crop, so if you do not have any film or stats you would limit your choice of colleges.  You will be improving your skills over the next year, so make a decision about the school you want to play for.  Contact that Athletic Department and they will advise their try out dates.  If you impress them, you can get selected for their taxi squad until you can show that you deserve a slot on the starting team.

Work hard and you will be successful, but get a plan formed up today as to when, where and how.  

Go get 'em !!

Thom Brooks

---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------

QUESTION: So, what colleges do u think will accept people like me, people who want to play football in college for the first time?

Answer
Vernet, What school do you live near?  Contact your choice and they will give you the detailed requirements.  If you cannot get on a team of your choice, then look into Junior College Football programs.  Some men play on them until they get noticed by a major college, or even the Pros.

Stay in touch and let me know your progress!

Have a great day!

Thom Brooks