Post by Coach Campbell on Apr 25, 2009 22:59:29 GMT
How will you standout in this CROWD
during the Football Combines?
... It's not easy ... to get noticed during the Combines. There are so many athletes. But it's the only chance most football athletes will get to be seen by college and pro coaches.
The photo above is what's it's like to compete for a college scholarship or an NFL contract. You will be one of many. Know this before you begin to prepare for the Combines because you'll need at least three months of preparation to peak the day of the Combines.
How do athletes get noticed?
First, you must have documented superior performance in high school and you better have grades. College coaches are measured by how many athletes they graduate, and they simply won't waste a scholarship on someone who shows laziness in the classroom.
Second, you need a great 40 time. Look at the photo above and tell me how a coach can spot the best athletes from this large group at the Combines. It's simple, they can't. They look at the 40 time after-the-fact, and start from there.
Everyone on this field is big, strong, and they are all the superstars on their team. No matter what position, your 40 time is critical in getting you noticed.
Don't be mislead, lifting is important, but there are thousands of guys who can bench 400 lbs and can't do anything on the field. And in 2008, the Nike Combines completely eliminated the bench press test.
Vertical jump is important for receivers, but there are lots of guys who can jump that can't play football. And that's why your 40 must be fast. You'll never get the opportunity to show a coach your football skills until your 40 is fast. And your 5-10-5 or Pro- shuttle needs to be fast to verify your 40 time.
Speed is a skill and can be improved
Speed is not just genetics, as once thought. It has been scientifically proven numerous times that everyone can learn how to increase their speed, quickness and agility. Many superstar athletes use speed coaches.
In a formal study, researchers investigated what Combine tests predict success in D1 college football. They concluded in Physical Characteristics That Predict Functional Performance in Division I College Football Players:
Strength and conditioning professionals who work with collegiate football players focus much of their time and effort on developing programs to enhance athletic performance. Although there has been much speculation, there is little scientific evidence to suggest which combination of physical characteristics best predicts athletic performance in this population. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the relationship among 6 physical characteristics and 3 functional measures in college football players. Data were gathered on 46 NCAA Division I college football players. The 3 response variables were 36.6-m sprint, 18.3-m shuttle run, and vertical jump. The 6 regressor variables were height, weight, percentage of body fat, hamstring length, bench press, and hang clean. A stepwise multiple regression analysis was performed to screen for variables that predict physical performance. Regression analysis revealed clear prediction models for the 36.6-m (40 yards) sprint and 18.3-m (5-10-5) shuttle run. The results of this investigation will help strength and conditioning specialists better understand the variables that predict athletic performance in Division I college football players.
during the Football Combines?
... It's not easy ... to get noticed during the Combines. There are so many athletes. But it's the only chance most football athletes will get to be seen by college and pro coaches.
The photo above is what's it's like to compete for a college scholarship or an NFL contract. You will be one of many. Know this before you begin to prepare for the Combines because you'll need at least three months of preparation to peak the day of the Combines.
How do athletes get noticed?
First, you must have documented superior performance in high school and you better have grades. College coaches are measured by how many athletes they graduate, and they simply won't waste a scholarship on someone who shows laziness in the classroom.
Second, you need a great 40 time. Look at the photo above and tell me how a coach can spot the best athletes from this large group at the Combines. It's simple, they can't. They look at the 40 time after-the-fact, and start from there.
Everyone on this field is big, strong, and they are all the superstars on their team. No matter what position, your 40 time is critical in getting you noticed.
Don't be mislead, lifting is important, but there are thousands of guys who can bench 400 lbs and can't do anything on the field. And in 2008, the Nike Combines completely eliminated the bench press test.
Vertical jump is important for receivers, but there are lots of guys who can jump that can't play football. And that's why your 40 must be fast. You'll never get the opportunity to show a coach your football skills until your 40 is fast. And your 5-10-5 or Pro- shuttle needs to be fast to verify your 40 time.
Speed is a skill and can be improved
Speed is not just genetics, as once thought. It has been scientifically proven numerous times that everyone can learn how to increase their speed, quickness and agility. Many superstar athletes use speed coaches.
In a formal study, researchers investigated what Combine tests predict success in D1 college football. They concluded in Physical Characteristics That Predict Functional Performance in Division I College Football Players:
Strength and conditioning professionals who work with collegiate football players focus much of their time and effort on developing programs to enhance athletic performance. Although there has been much speculation, there is little scientific evidence to suggest which combination of physical characteristics best predicts athletic performance in this population. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the relationship among 6 physical characteristics and 3 functional measures in college football players. Data were gathered on 46 NCAA Division I college football players. The 3 response variables were 36.6-m sprint, 18.3-m shuttle run, and vertical jump. The 6 regressor variables were height, weight, percentage of body fat, hamstring length, bench press, and hang clean. A stepwise multiple regression analysis was performed to screen for variables that predict physical performance. Regression analysis revealed clear prediction models for the 36.6-m (40 yards) sprint and 18.3-m (5-10-5) shuttle run. The results of this investigation will help strength and conditioning specialists better understand the variables that predict athletic performance in Division I college football players.