D1-AA football tryouts

[snoeflake]

Hi, I played a year of Offensive guard and Defensive End in high school two years ago; now I decided that I want to pursue my dream of being a NCAA Athlete.

I was really close to transferring to a D3/D2 school since I really want to be on the field but I'm gonna stay here and tryout for the team.

I'm 6'3 at 215lbs right now and I wanted to get back in at DE, but I'm being told I mite want to work on playing OLB.

Can you guys recommend anything to get me ready for Spring tryouts in 4 months? I've been weightlifting again but kind of need a plan that will be well rounded and will benefit me in making the team. I'm on a heavy carb plan with cardio days since I want to play DE I need to get up to at least 240lbs or I will be pushed off the line like a ragdoll.

Btw I will be a sophomore this spring. I want to redshirt soo baddd.

[Cdt_Richards]

Hi, I played a year of Offensive guard and Defensive End in high school two years ago; now I decided that I want to pursue my dream of being a NCAA Athlete.

I was really close to transferring to a D3/D2 school since I really want to be on the field but I'm gonna stay here and tryout for the team.

I'm 6'3 at 215lbs right now and I wanted to get back in at DE, but I'm being told I mite want to work on playing OLB.

Can you guys recommend anything to get me ready for Spring tryouts in 4 months? I've been weightlifting again but kind of need a plan that will be well rounded and will benefit me in making the team. I'm on a heavy carb plan with cardio days since I want to play DE I need to get up to at least 240lbs or I will be pushed off the line like a ragdoll.

Btw I will be a sophomore this spring. I want to redshirt soo baddd.

If you can, definitely red shirt. Going up 25 pounds or more in 4 months is not going to be a great move, it will not be the best of weight. Yes, you want more size as a DE for sure, but you need your speed and explosiveness, as well, especially as a pass rusher. Maybe try to be a stand-up DE/OLB hybrid? Either way, yes you need size, but don't get there like a tackle would lol!
Anyways, as far as diet, you need a big time surplus in calories. As a higher intensity athlete, you are right on the money with high carb, you will need that mre than anything. However, don't neglect your fats and proteins, a solid balance is the key to better performance.
Workout-wise, you need to do a good amount of explosive training, especially if you have been out of the game for quite a while. Obviously, you will need your big time power moves like benching and deadlifting in there, but also focus on hitting thing like power cleans, jerks, push presses, and other functional movements like that. For linemen, I'm one for using lower rep schemes on these movements, in the 3-5 range, for a larger number of sets. You need to be able to generate as much force near instantaneously time and again, play after play, so mimic that in your training routines.
Also, as far as cardio, don't overdo it here. I see a lot of athletes mess this up. You are going to be a lineman, and are looking to size up. Don't worry as much about running a couple miles 3-4 days a week. Again, mimic what you are trying to do. HIIT, shuttle sprints, barbell complexes, kettlebells, things like that should make up the brunt of your cardio.
I hope this helps out a bit, any specific questions let me know!

[Lifter269bb]

Hi, I played a year of Offensive guard and Defensive End in high school two years ago; now I decided that I want to pursue my dream of being a NCAA Athlete.

I was really close to transferring to a D3/D2 school since I really want to be on the field but I'm gonna stay here and tryout for the team.

I'm 6'3 at 215lbs right now and I wanted to get back in at DE, but I'm being told I mite want to work on playing OLB.

Can you guys recommend anything to get me ready for Spring tryouts in 4 months? I've been weightlifting again but kind of need a plan that will be well rounded and will benefit me in making the team. I'm on a heavy carb plan with cardio days since I want to play DE I need to get up to at least 240lbs or I will be pushed off the line like a ragdoll.

Btw I will be a sophomore this spring. I want to redshirt soo baddd.

Work on your explosive lifts as much as possible. Snatch, clean, etc. You wanna be able to blow your opponent off the line.

[snoeflake]

Also, as far as cardio, don't overdo it here. I see a lot of athletes mess this up. You are going to be a lineman, and are looking to size up. Don't worry as much about running a couple miles 3-4 days a week.
I hope this helps out a bit, any specific questions let me know!

For tryouts they are going to make us run 40's, gassers, etc... then we get an invite to Spring Ball. I was thinking getting up early and run a nice paced mile and then break off into 4x 40 yard dash, and maybe 2 x 100 yrd dashs

[SDOptimist]

For tryouts they are going to make us run 40's, gastors, etc... then we get an invite to Spring Ball. I was thinking getting up early and run a nice paced mile and then break off into 4x 40 yard dash, and maybe 2 x 100 yrd dashs

They are going to look at more than just your 40 and endurance through gasers. They are going to put you through drills that they would typical run at practice during individual periods. They will run those to test your footwork, technique and reaction time. Also how well you take instructions.

[snoeflake]

They are going to look at more than just your 40 and endurance through gasers. They are going to put you through drills that they would typical run at practice during individual periods. They will run those to test your footwork, technique and reaction time. Also how well you take instructions.

S0, what drlLLs shud l start gettlng famlLlar wlth?

[SDOptimist]

S0, what drlLLs shud l start gettlng famlLlar wlth?

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