If you are a 2019 or 2020 prospect (an upcoming sophomore or an incoming freshman in high school) in the Central Texas area and are fortunate enough to earn a starting spot on the varsity, this would be a very good time to establish yourself as a prospect to watch. It can possibly save you the stress of wondering whether or not you will be recruited as an upperclassman. Here are a few tips to help you get yourselves better noticed as an underclassman on the gridiron:
- Make the "Honor Roll" part of your daily language and character.
- "Point 1" means no grades lower than B's, but preferably more A's than anything else.
- Remember, in high school, EVERY GRADE COUNTS!
- Start studying for your SAT and ACT tests early.
- Take either test at least once at the conclusion of your sophomore year and as often as needed after that.
- Get a copy of your unofficial transcript from your high school counselor every new semester (after your first semester as a freshman) and hold on to it!
- REFRAIN FROM ALL FORMS OF FOOLISHNESS BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD!
- Be careful with the content of your posts on social media.
- YOU MUST BE DOMINANT AND CONSISTENT AT YOUR RESPECTIVE POSITION ON THE FIELD (a big play machine)!
- Show up BIG, in BIG games!
- Keep your film updated online where they can be viewed publicly (i.e. Hudl, YouTube, etc.). Let your film sell you more than any events in the Spring and Summer. Your film will prove how much of a true baller you really are!
- Regularly posts your highlight film link on various social media outlets in order to get college coaches' attention.
- Remember you'll mostly be seen as the "rookie" or "scrub" (because you are young) by most upperclassmen, so use that to further fuel your fire to outwork everyone on the field.
Former San Antonio Madison defensive tackle Vincent Taylor
Vincent "Big Vince" Taylor (San Antonio Madison, '13) is a former Central Texas area standout who made a name for himself in the recruiting game while he was still an underclassman. Big Vince became a starter on the varsity as a sophomore and instantly had an impact. He developed a reputation as someone who frequented the opponents' backfield being virtually unblockable. His first step off of the ball was very impressive and he always seemed to know where the ball was. Most importantly, his grades were in order to be an NCAA qualifier. After his senior season concluded, he participated in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Houston, Texas, before signing to attend Oklahoma State University.
Big Vince's high school film link: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/645301/vincent-taylor
No comments:
Post a Comment