1) Exercise Ever Day
In football (and all sports) there is no substitute for fitness. Get in the habit of exercising every day. Ideally, this should include some cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. For example, you could run a few miles a day then hit the weight room to build your muscles. Football combines both of these physical needs. You must be fit enough to keep moving all game. Endurance and strong lungs will help you outlast your opponents. You also need to be strong enough to move others. No matter what position you play, you’re going to need muscle to get the job done. Additionally, you will want to work on your flexibility. Make sure to stretch daily before and after exercising. Also, do some whole-body exercises. Heavy rope exercises and quick-feet drills are great examples of this. 2) Be a Great Teammate Always endeavor to be a good teammate. Support the rest of your team both on and off the field. Football is not an individual sport. In fact, it is one of the few sports in which ...