Preparing for Division III Football: Advice for Walk-On Players

QuestionIm 19 about 58 150 pounds and will be attempting to walk on to a division 3 football program this upcoming season. i didnt play in high school for

Quarterback Development: Improving Accuracy & Reducing Mistakes

Questionok im 58 160 pounds 210 bench 350 squat..i think im very good i can throw 60-65 yards i run a 4.9 40..im trying to get faster..but i was starting q

Mastering 5 & 7 Step Drop Shots: Improve Accuracy & Balance

QuestionI am having trouble with five and seven step drops when I have to plant and throw on the fifth step for five step drops and seventh step for seven

Can I Make the Team? Advice for Young Athletes

QuestionI am currently and 8th grade and im around 6 ft tall. I dont lift but i will be lifting in the summer. Im pretty fast and im sure ittl improve over

NCAA Football Glove Rules: Color Restrictions for Receivers & Linemen

QuestionCan a receiver wear another color of gloves different of Gray ones, like blue or red? Based on the NCAA rules. And the linemen have to wear black o

Winning as a Rookie Right Guard: Leverage & Technique

Questioni am playing right guard this season and its my first time playing this position and most of the defensive tackles are a little stronger then i am

Soccer Cleats vs. Football Cleats: Which is Better for Football?

Questionis it ok to wear soccer cleats for football? I wore them for most of the football season and they seem to work better than football cleats. An ave

Football Tournament Prep: Diet & Exercise Plan for Cornerbacks

QuestionIn a week and a day i have a football tournament. Im in JV football and im a starting cornerback. What should my diet and excercise plan be for the

Rebuilding Speed After Injury & Weight Gain: A Football Player's Guide

QuestionI used to be a running back and really fast but I was severely injured and took a year off from football, now I gained about 30 pounds and Im now 5

Cut Blocking in High School Football: California Rules & Safety

QuestionQUESTION: Is the cut block allowed in high school football (in California)? My son plays middle linebacker, was set up as a linebacker on a particu

Tight End Development: Tips for Strength, Speed & Agility

Questionhey my name is Shawn and im a freshman i was 1st string this year on freshmna but next year i dont know if it will be the same so i was wondering i

Speed & Agility Drills for Young Wide Receivers

QuestionMy name is Todd. I bench 95, squat 180, and dead lift 250. I had one touchdown and 3 catches last year. I am in 9th grade.(high school) I am trying

Football Training for Middle Linebackers: A Guide for Young Athletes

QuestionMy name is Isaac and i am in the 7th grade, almost 8th. I am 13 years old, 56, and 160 lbs. I realize i am overweight. I know that you specialize i

Preparing for JV Football: A Guide for Young Athletes

QuestionIm 14 right now, almost 15, a freshman in HS.  Im going to do JV football next year.  Im not too big (58 135), but I think I have good sp

Improve Focus and Hand Control in [Sport - Specify if known, e.g., Volleyball, Tennis]

QuestionHey coach lately at practice Ive sort of lost my focus or mojo becuase usually I have complete focus on the ball when its coming to me. But if I dr

Developing Athleticism in a High School Football Offensive Tackle: A Parent's Guide

QuestionSir, My son Kevin Jr is a rising High School Jr. He is 61, 288 and will play tackle next season. What can I do to assist him with attaining quicki

Rebuilding Athletic Performance: A Football Training Plan for Linebacker/Defensive End

Questioni am going to be a junior next year but i didnt play my sophmore year i have gained alot of weight i am about 56 and weigh 280 i was thinking about

Coaching Ethics: Is 'Working the Ref' Acceptable in High School Basketball?

Questionis it ethical for a high school basketball coach to work the ref?  if so how much?   AnswerMike this a bit outside my expertise as it per

Developing an 8th Grade Football Quarterback: Training & Improvement

QuestionQUESTION: my son is 13 almost 14 in 8th grade and has a passion for football, especially as QB. i am sending him to 3 high level qb camps( FBU, CAM

Improve Your Catching Skills: Offseason Drills for Tight Ends

QuestionHey coach. Im Ryley, i am in the ninth grade and my coaches moved me up to the varsity team but changed my postilion from out side linebacker to ti