How do i train my body and mind to play college football

Question
I am a 17 year old sophomore, 280lb lineman in high school, and i look at are devision whitch is 11AA, and look at some other devisions acrost the U.S. and think how i am going to play for a division 1 college. (U of Minisota) I have the will to go all the way, i want to work untill i make it and i will not stop till i get there. But lately looking at the other high school linemen in other devisions and wonder if i can make it. I have the will to be the best but i would like to know any tips that you can give me to train my body and mind to become the best and play for a D1 college. Thank you for you time.

Answer
Helllo Arron


We all have a little creature on our shoulder, I call it the "yeah, but" creature, because that's what it whispers in our ear, resulting in us feeling doubt, lack of confidence, wondering if we can really do what we want.  

Sometimes what we really need is a reality check.  Here are some questions to ask yourself:  What do you really want?  What will that do for you? What resources do you have right now to do it?  What resources do you need?  Are you willing to do what it takes to get what you want?

Now is the time to learn as much as you can about how to be the best lineman you can be.  Talk to coaches, read books, talk to players in college, maybe current or retired pros.  Coaches REALLY like motivated and committed players and will help you if they believe you are really serious and will take their advice.  How about making an appointment with a coach of the college you'd like to attend and ask their advice?

Is there a lineman you particularly admire, that's you'd like to play like?  What is it about them that you admire?

And create a success book for yourself (like a binder) where you sit down and write out every successful experience as a lineman you can remember.  And write other successful experiences in other areas as well when you felt confident.  This helps you keep on track because when that little voice starts whispering in your ear, you can look at your book and reaffirm that you are really good and what you do, and always getting better.

Good luck and let me know how it goes.

David

David Kenward, The Mental Coach
Sacramento, California
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