agility

Question
Hey coach...I'm 5'11 and 210 pounds...I'm our tail back running behind and even bigger fullback...i was just wondering if i should work a lot on my agility or if i should just stick to the hard straight forward power running..i ran a 4.9 40 so i know i don't have the speed to get to the corner

Answer
    Trey I would suggest in going with what has work for you this far in your football career.  If you think that you are a power runner that is best suited for running north and south then stick to what you do best.  I have never seen a coach get mad because his runner went up the field and got yards.  Now I still believe that you need to work on your footwork and agility, to be a more complete player.  But don't try to get to far away from what you have used your whole career.  But it would be nice to have a little shake, so that 10 yard carry, where you get tackled by the safety, goes for a 45 yard touchdown because you shook him at the 10 yard mark.   GOOD LUCK COACH NOEL!