Top 10 Things
To Remember When Playing Football
ALWAYS STAY IN FOOTBALL POSITION It will allow you to move forward, back, left, right quickly
HEAD UP AT ALL TIMES “SEE WHAT YOU HIT” Minimizes Risk of Neck Injuries
PUMP YOUR ARMS Generates Optimal Speed When Running and helps with balance
KNOW YOUR LIMITS Play Hard but Under Control Listen to your body and take a break if feeling ill
STRETCH Before and After Playing
HYDRATE Before, During and After Playing
Will help prevent muscle cramps, muscle pulls, dehydration
GET PROPER REST Allows for peak performance and awareness on the field and helps you “Bounce Back”
NO WEIGHT TRAINING UNTIL AGE 12+ Push ups, sit ups, pull ups are all you need to strengthen yourself. After age 12 or 13, start with Nautilus and gradually build up to free weights under supervision of a trainer.
YOU MUST BE COACHABLE
YOU MUST MAINTAIN YOUR GRADES Unlike other sports, you must play college prior to being drafted. |