What should i play?

Question
I weigh 168 and i am 5,10 as a rising 9th grader. I bench 205 and squat around 415 and i run a 4.92 40. Last year i played center because i was slower and weaker so i think im going to swicth. I like to hit so i was thinking about outside linebacker, can you give me on some suggestions on how to train and how to be a better linebacker?

Answer
Dear Will,
I know I can help you out. Try playing some basketball it is a great sport and it will help you get into football shape. All that running back and forth, and side to side is great. This will help your coordination, quickness, conditioning, and improve your foot work. This type of workout is especially good if you want to play linebacker or defensive end.

You also might want to add handball to your workout schedule. Just like in basketball, handball forces you to run back and forth and side to side.
Handball can be of great help, to a football player, for all the same reasons as basketball.

Try playing these two sports, on regular bases, and you will get into fantastic shape. And your foot work will look great. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.

Your friend, Coach Louis