How to Play NCAA Football
Nearly every high school football player dreams of playing college football. Not all players have the talent to play for an NCAA Division I team, but there are good opportunities for playing college football if you work for it.
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Make a realistic assessment of your abilities and limitations. Only the best of the best can play Division I college football, but there are more opportunities at the Division II and Division III levels. Don't overlook the smaller schools when choosing a college. Many Division III teams do not make any cuts and every player who goes out for football will become a member of the team.
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Express to your high school coaches your desire to play college football and enlist their support. A high school coach's recommendation is given more consideration from college coaches than a note from a parent or player. High school coaches also will be more likely to give an honest evaluation of a player's ability and suggest the proper level they could play at.
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Partake in football training exercises as often as possible. College coaches give special consideration to 40-yard dash times, vertical jump to determine lower body strength, the 225-pound bench press, and the 20-yard shuttle to determine quickness.
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Attend football camps run by the colleges. Football camps are a great way to catch the attention of coaches, who are always on the lookout for players and prefer to see them in person, as opposed to film.
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Get good grades in high school. Coaches not only want good athletes, they want good students who can remain eligible during the school year. Getting good grades in high school demonstrates a willingness to work in the classroom and increases your chance of getting academic scholarship money.
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Tips & Warnings
Beware of any company that promises you a college football scholarship for an up-front fee. There are many unsavory characters out there who will try to steal your money.
