The Reality For A Walk-On Athlete
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i respect you. You came on the camera and carried yourself with dignity, humility, honesty, you weren’t scared to get laughed at, you spoke with intelligence, you acknowledged that there are different strokes for different folks, your secure enough to laugh at yourself, and it seems like you don’t care if they see this video. Your priority was to get the walk ons this important information.You definitely get a subscription and by Gods Grace you can get your opportunity bro.
Man... I appreciate that more than you know. God bless you 🙏🏾💯💪🏾
I couldn't agree more. You were completely honest and didn't play yourself up to be something you were not. Its human being like you that this world needs. You got my subscription just off the fact that your a real dude and it shows through in your presentation. I hope and pray nothing but blessing you for my man!!!
@@caseydangar1193 Casey you made my day!
Praying for blessings for you as well 💯
i think every athlete should watch this video, regardless of what level they at
I appreciate you Hunter! 💯💯💯 I agree just so we can be prepared for any and everything.
Thanks I really appreciate your video my son and I watched and learned from this.Be Blessed
yøu can tell he experienced this for sure, the way he says this, the tone in his voice, the body language, his eyes.....everything.
Duane Artis Lol Facts. It was a very tormenting experience.
A lot of great nfl players that walked on jj watt, dez Bryant, clay matthews all walk ons to name a few
Brotha who told you Dez was a walk on he was an All American in HS
Damn I ain’t know dez walked on. I knew JJ and clay did
@@wasabiwasabi9991 that’s what I’m saying. Lol I was like “huh”?! Dez just got that mommy daddy given ability
Antonio Brown as well was a walk on
Those guys are BEYOND talented tho. Talent plus hard work. You have to work harder than all the other guys when you a walk on
Another thing that can happen is they may switch you to a position that you may have never played not only that it may be a position that doesn’t suit you at all
Yep! My friend recently walked on to Maryland and he’s a CB but they needed more RBs and he never played RB ever
@@Cuddyy1k same with me I walked on as a corner and coach tried to move me to linebacker. Luckily I held my own and did all the drills with dbs even tho he tried to move me and he saw I could cover good and now im waiting for my shot at cornerback on the team 🙏
@@killakey3945 what school
@@taylorstraughan6536 it’s just a juco I’m not d1 or nothing, Not yet at least I’m still grinding
@@killakey3945 gl bro u got this
I went to a Big Ten school and walked on my freshmen year. I was all in too. I wasn’t division 1 LB size so I was rerouted to be a safety, which I never played before, but I was the perfect size and ready for the challenge. They changed me around from FS to SS. Unfortunately I had to keep relearning with little practice repetitions compared to the other players. Asking questions in film room wasn’t the application level I needed either. Had a concussion in practice then got cut due to protocol hold and not being evaluated to retain. Came back the next season, went to LB because they needed depth. Had another concussion which worried me. After awhile realized I wasn’t happy and began to pursue my career. It was an experience I wouldn’t take back - but you know wish things could have been different to a degree. If you’re reading, good luck on your endeavors. Just make sure to stay career oriented because that’s your life. And get that degree (preferably above 3.0).
Great advice 💯
That’s his reality your reality is what you make it y’all go out there and ball out at any college you at and do y’all thing 💯🏈
A lot of great information which young players will find most helpful. Far too many walk on have a misconception concerning the process of a walk on athlete. This is a must share video!! Well done.
I appreciate this information. Its all truth, and sometimes the truth hurts. I played last year of college my freshman year ( I am currently a sophomore) at Keiser University West Palm Beach. I had a partial scholarship but I left the team in the middle of the season due to financial problems, and eventually transferred out of the school. I still train everyday, even after leaving because this is what made me who I am. Waiting for the next opportunity to come, but if not its all good.
Thanks man, this really helps. I'm sixteen and a sophomore in HS, I really want to walk on and play some college football.
This helps out a lot.
This is all facts I walked in for track and field however I was able to eventually earn a scholarship. It was a long painful road
You succeeded regardless of the obstacles that walk ons have. That is a story to be told 💯
I’m currently on that road right now 🙏🏾
@@healthcare234 how u doin now?
@@healthcare234 hey man I am on that road right now and its hard
A friend of mine has a nephew to a DI school - Nevada Reno and a few other decent DI schools but turned it down to go to USC as a walk-on and earned a scholarship as a Freshmen that started @ CB as a sophomore, Junior, and senior. Had a pro tryout but didn’t make it
Wow, that is an amazing achievement. He lived the dream!
this is really going to help me, even rn as i’m still in highschool. thank you so much and goodluck!!
Think in the mindset of taking someone's position and being the best player on the field.
I don’t even play football but this is still pretty interesting. You’re talking real compared to those fake day in the life dudes
Appreciate the knowledge you spitting bro! We locked in💪🏾
Walked on at FAMU in 1983. Never played linebacker before but knew I could play. I had hunger. I just knew I was going to make the team. Head awarded me a scholarship after 2 weeks.
100% true...especially during this whole covid thing. im going through all of this rn. being a walk on isnt a shameful thing, but the road can be hard
I can’t imagine the frustration you all are going through right now with football and COVID. It’s rough.
I'm a 60s kid in my younger days this sport was all about the size kids back in the days where lining up like grown ups 200 to 300 pounders and very aggressive a 100 pounder would get pushed around and laughed at until those days were changed. " RUDY. " but I never made it past high school so nowadays I'm old lol but these days have opportunities. hold your head up be where your feet are.. young man your video would have helped us back in the days keep up the great work because your an inspiration for the love of football or any sports.. RTR
I hope you achieve everything your going after! Keep it up man💯
You look like you were physically able to compete. I’m glad you told the truth about coaches having their favorites though, and ultimately they will play the guys on scholarship at all costs. Especially at D1 schools. I chose to pass on being a walk on.
I think of Hunter Renfrow and his story as a walk on. Keep up the good work bro💯 I plan on walking on for football as well and I needed this.✊
Hunter Renfrow has a great story. Wishing you the best 💯💯💯
Never have I related to someone so much, everything on that list is 100% accurate
Much Appreciated 💯💯💯
Aggie Pride!!! Great clip everything you said in the clip was 100% true. The smaller the school the more politics you have to deal with. When I was at A&T I saw players leave and go get playing time at other schools.
Aggie Pride!!! Appreciate the support 💯💯💯
Don’t forget about getting a great education and keeping your grades up. I’ve seen a ton a guys put football as their primary focus, while pursuing a useless degree, only to fail out of school when I was in undergrad.
Most definitely agree. I talk about that in another video “4 things to do before you walk on”.
@@TheWalkOnCoach Good stuff bro. This video should be very beneficial, especially since you provide a ton of info most people would never think about.
@@Natureboypkr2 I Appreciate it!💯💯💯
I walked on at SC State as a QB a few years back. Made the cut but wasn’t given the opportunity. Did everything right. Beat coaches and scholarship players to the field, ran the plays to perfection, showed initiative. But was still getting treated like a 3rd class citizen. It was definitely messing with me mentally. Ended up leaving to play arena ball which ended up successful. People gotta learn the culture and move accordingly to what’s best for them. You hit the nail right on top of the head with this video.
Wow, I hear you! I’m glad you knew when to move on and got a chance to enjoy the game after that. I’m trying to find an arena team myself.
@@TheWalkOnCoach where are you? There’s quite a few teams in NC, SC, and Georgia.
@@PrimeLionTV Im in Champaign IL. The Bloomington Edge is the closest team to me.
@@TheWalkOnCoach idk if you’d want to commute to Wisconsin but they got the Green Bay Blizzard there
@@PrimeLionTV Ill have to check them out.
This was an awesome video to get an insight into what it might be like to be a walk on! Thanks!
Sam Civi My pleasure. Thanks for your support 🙏🏾
This is really helpful, I plan on walking on next year
Best of luck to you!! Put in work!!!
Did u get on?
Jaeger Entertainment guessing not
Me too mane imma go for O State
ALAN CARRIEDO I did
As a former "True" walk-on that earned a scholarship (I only got a shot cause a player got hurt and I took his spot). Hardest thing I ever did and that was 10 years ago.
I became a favorite after a year of scout time and embarrassing the starting O (I use to get heat from the OC but "what you going to do cut me...I'm free labor, I play defense, it is my job to embarrass you")
My first snap came week 10 on Punt in my Sophomore year (1st year playing football) Had like 4 flags thrown at me for a late hit out of bounds, lol. Almost got pulled and my position coach vouched for me and told me to keep that energy but stay in bounds.
I hit that dude so hard! For every time they used me as a tackling dummy or gave me names, or looked at me for a sub and went with someone else. HE GOT IT ALL, plus he fumbled.
The next week they put me on punt return. I blocked a kick for a TD with the FLU.
Coming into my second year I was a captain on special teams and pushed for the slot corner duties. I got beat out in a very close battle and lost alot of confidence. Block another kick on Special teams but I didn't want to only be a gunner forever.
I decided to quit my senior year as I wasn't promoted after another season where I didn't win the corner or slot corner spots (I was better and did enough to win) even had scouts that watch practice ask about me as I was tasked with covering TY Hilton (NFL WRs for the colts and pro Bowler) and Greg Ellington (CFL MVP) and still wasn't provided a scholarship at the annual lunch were walk-ons get awarded scholarships.
I was so mad. My teammate "rest his soul" Kendal Berry told me in such a kind way. "you ain't going no were" me: What you mean? "You can't quit after 3 years of this, you love the game too much"
I resigned the next day and before I got home the scout team coach was at my house. Talking to my mom. (I didn't believe they cared enough to try and keep me)
My mom talked me into not quitting and to finish what you start. The 3rd game the DB that beat me 2 years in a row got hurt and I still wasn't given that role had to play behind another player when he got tired. KINDA PISSING me off thinking about it but pete was my boy so I was happy for him. He got roasted in that next game. Took his spot and had 9 tackles and a forced fumble at boundary corner, never looked back after that and a scholarship came in the offseason.
Walk-on is hard cause you can be better and still never get a shot. You have to do it for more then just the papers...... you have to want to do it just for the love of the game.
If you made it this far I'll link to the article that I was in
www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/15947/two-non-aq-finalists-for-rudy-award
Yooo this story is dope and inspirational. Appreciate you sharing. I hope everyone reads this 💯💯💯
Might have to make a video on my channel highlighting you and your story soon.
i’m playing JUCO baseball right now and while that’s not the same, it’s still a grind. reading this motivated me for them 6 am lifts 💯💯
@@Yanks123Fan Best off luck. Don't let anyone tell you what you can't do.
Preparation plus opportunity
You can only control one.
@@mroverdose14 Looking back on it all do you think you could’ve done anything differently to have a chance of getting in games sooner. Or any regrets from your experience? I ask because I want to attend Nichols University which is a D1 school as a walk on. And I’m not a super talented player in terms of speed, and strength. All I have is hard work and I’m worried that it might not amount to college ball.
Brave, excellent advice. Bravo, Sir!
Much Appreciated Paul!💯
The music on the highlights seem so familiar but I think that’s every highlight tape. Thank you for the advice 🙌🏾
Lol somebody asked if it was the intro music from the Breakfast Club.
Thanks for giving my hope I’m passionate about the sport I wanna prove myself I just want a chance to play again I played in middle school and showed the most passion out of everyone I wasn’t able to play in high school because of my grades I’m a senior now but i have hope that with hard work I can achieve my dream even tho life has been rough these past years
It makes my day to hear you have hope from this video.
Its crazy how as you get older and wiser, you start to see how the hard times are important because they help you grow.
Because you endured those hard times, there is not much that can stop you from achieving what you set your mind to.
Nice video bro, you seem like you are a humble hardworking man. I subbed, keep talking football or making videos you enjoy. People will like them.
I appreciate that 💯💯💯
This is actually a great informal.
Thank you so much for this video i will work even harder
Yessirr Jaime 💪🏾
Much respect love the video
Thus helps frfr,tbh it motivated me ion kno how
Lol Glad you took value from it
thanks bro this helped a lot bc i’m only a junior in high school and i was going to walk-on my senior year if i don’t get offered anywhere
Absolutely 💯 that might be a good move. I hope you get an offer though.
I’m going to Penn State this fall, played high school football as a receiver/db all four years but struggled w injuries.. I’m going to walk on and keep trying regardless fam thank you for the video 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Also btw one of the o-linemen you played w went to my highschool prep charter I forgot his name tho lol
Thats the attitude you have to keep 💯💯💯
Inject bpc157 and tb500 u need to be playing
how did it go?
I wish I had this 25 years ago. I was a kicker but averaged 55 yards a punt and 50 yard FG. I liked punting the most. My dream was to get on with Oregon State. Great channel hommie
Appreciate the support 💯
I wish I had this before I walked on too.
Respect Bro.
Appreciate you 💯💯💯
Wowww this the exact college I want to walk on to
AyeeeTrey You got it 💪🏾
I really appreciate this bro. I plan on walking on for my University basketball team.
Do work!
True 43 years ago when I did it. True now.
And show up in the best physical condition of your life.
Damned good video that spoke the truth.
And be realist5ic. I had fullback's size, but offensive tackle's speed. And that ain't getting you on sports center.
Truth! A multifaceted experience: money, politics, emotions, and more are all
Involved. Thanks for sharing your story!
Great video kept it real
excellent video. very helpful and insightful. Guys like you will have success.
furrismurda that means a lot, thank you
Hell yeah, great video respect for being honest about everything...i was a scholarship lacrosse player, i felt bad for the walk-ons because some of them were better then some scholarship players but never got a chance to prove it everybody should see this
Wow, you have to be very observant to notice that was happening around you. Much respect for that 💯
@@TheWalkOnCoach what school is this? I saw ncat signs i was thinkin it might be NC A&T im from North Carolina that would such a small world if were in the same state
@@AppalachianLumberjack yessirr that is correct. In Greensboro NC. What part of NC you in?
@@TheWalkOnCoach im from Wilmington-910 but now i live near Asheville in the 828
If you come to college as a walk on and they don’t play you at games and do just use you for team then just make sure you make as much plays as possible when on scout and use that time on scout to make sure you stand out every single rep 💪🏽🦍👑
Facts 💯💯💯
Two other points: 1. Complete your degree no matter what. 2. Know when to walk away. I was a successful walkon at a D1 school for baseball for two years and when I walked away it was the happiest I ever was.
Wow, Same here!
@@padencrowder4743 absolutely. Figuring out what the best use of your time is so important. Knowing when to
Move on.
You might be able to relate to my other video “when to quit”.
About to walk on too💰🖤
SniperFlashGaming Go Get it 💪🏾
Bro I can relate to this on so many levels when I was a walk on at a juco college
Good to know this is consistent at Jucos too. It’s a reality check smh. What Juco did you play at?
Bro juncos ain’t no joke
Played at a juco in Brooklyn called “ASA college “
@@amari_20000 I play their now that’s crazy
@@amari_20000 my cousin played thete
I want to walk on to my college team later this year in the fall. I'm 19 atm but I'm about to become a junior in the fall and I turn 20 in September. I have confidence that I can make the team with enough tenacity. I feel like this pandemic screwed with me a bit ngl
Thats a facts. The pandemic screwed a lot of players if not all. But definitely you can ball out as a walk on.
There are other videos on my channel that can help you with the whole walk on experience. Stay in touch!
Becuase of covid and many differnt issues i have not much flim and applications for College im a senior and i have played football and love it so much! Its not a passion its a life style, thank you for your help! I hope to walk on or Maybe get a break!
I hope you get your opportunity. Other videos on my channel may be able to help you pursue that too.
@@TheWalkOnCoach I am here to stay man ill check all your vids and like em cuz of who you are as a person! Thanks for your positive vibes!
@@LRBGamingYT I appreciate that 💯💯💯
loved the storytelling and realness bro.. i’m subbing. would like to talk to you about my situation sometime
I appreciate it 💯 Can you message me on IG @tobe_great?
awesome story man
you're dope, keep grindin and posing
I appreciate you bro!
I plan on walking on next year and thanks for the tips
Put in work 💪🏾
Good looking out bro
@@brandenlara990 how it went bro?
Very beneficial, I just got asked to walk on today.
Chris Brewster Awesome. Think hard about it. It changes up your whole college experience.
@@TheWalkOnCoach yes sir! I appreciate it!
Damn bro I really like your content💯💯💯. I’m walking on to my d1 college hockey team, I believe in my self, imma work hard and give it every thing I got on god. IMMA BE A MF DOG!!!
Yesssirr‼️ Gota be a dog. Its the only way to make it as a walk on. I appreciate you tuning in 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯
Great info!!
Appreciate it 💯💯💯
Big facts
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Aye man I liked this a lot... I had 10 offers(4 d1) but covid happened and I lost a lot of the good ones so imma walk on this fall. Wish me luck
I forgot to mention that I didn’t even play much in high school and I’m kinda short(5’10) so whoever in high school worrying about they future.. don’t give up and don’t be afraid to bend the rules and take advantage to get what u want. Get yo bag!
Wow, wishing you the best and you’ll have the scholarship back in no time 💯
@@TheWalkOnCoach thanks man I really appreciate it. Since I’m doing the whole college admission over again, I’m going to walk on with whatever schools gives the most money at the end(maybe Norfolk, UMD, or Purdue at this point)
@@jdcopeland123 I’m interested to hear that process goes. Let me know!
Great job Mr. Stilwell AGGIE PRIDE!!!
Great video very informative! Go Aggies!!!!
Aggie Pride!
@@TheWalkOnCoach Damn straight Samuel welcome A&T to the Big South Conference!!
Helpful!
Thank you Jessica 🙏🏾
I really appreciate you🙏🏽💯 I will take this information with me when I walk on to ASU🔱 and work my way up to that starting running back position 🙏🏽
Joseph Arcilla I appreciate you and glad this will help you 💯
Samuel Stidwell IV how’s everything working out so far?
Joseph Arcilla I graduated and live in Illinois now. Missing football!
@@JoJoArci you make it bro?
Well done, l enjoyed the video. I am a coach that likes to learn from others. I hope you are having a good season. Thanks Bob Calderon
I appreciate it Bob 💯💯💯
Helpful! I want to walk on in high school next year
Ball out!!!
Everyone in Highschool is a walk on😂
Played football freshmen year and i was nicknamed *SlimJesus* right now im not fit enough for football but since im only a sophomore imma try to build myself up
Most definitely. Gaining size will help, but that speed and agility is the real beast!
. I want to walk on and play football so bad. I’m freshman at a community college and hope to transfer out this year and have at least 3 years of eligibility. I hope to earn a scholarship so I don’t have to pay for the rest of school, it’s a tough grind. Weight room early morning, school work and working a hard labor job take up my whole day (6Am-10:00PM) so it’s hard to recover and it’s hard to get rest. I’m just simulating the walk on lifestyle to prepare myself if I make it, I just turned 22 and I hope to achieve that dream. This video helped a lot and let’s me know what I need to change throughout my day before work so I just want to show my appreciation after watching this entire thing. I hope to transfer to NCAT, WSSU, UNCC, and maybe a few other schools but I’m just making sure I’m eligible for the ncaa. Hopefully my community college gpa stays above 3.5
Yessirr you are putting in the work 💯, Wishing the best for you. This was motivating 💪🏾
@@TheWalkOnCoach I just need to get back fast and into running shape. I’m in the weight room all the time and I feel like I’ve developed my body enough. I’m trying to be a DB and I know footwork, hips, and agility are very important. I just don’t have access to a world class facility, treatment staff , or even those coaches that work people out on Instagram because some of those cost so much and I have my own things to cover. Lastly I’m tying to stay healthy and not get hurt and working at FedEx isn’t going to help because I’ve gotten hurt so many times. But same grind same mission! It’s all about how bad I want it!
I'm going to be 27 as a walk on , I'm just all for the experience and helping in anyway I can . Training or playing . I'm talented !!
Thats a great mindset to have. Enjoy your experience 💯💯💯
@@TheWalkOnCoach Thanks fam
Levi Wallace was a walk on at Alabama and is now a starter for the Buffalo Bills
I needed this walk on motivation for 2020. I have no football experince will this affect me? I have faith in God. And I will be in the NFL one day. thx
Bill Russell same here bro ..I’m just nervous
Bill Russell i don’t think it would affect you, i didn’t play football until my junior year of high school and i walked onto marshall university. it’s a fun ride and if you believe and train at the position you want to play then you will be destined to do great things, hopefully we’ll see each other in the draft or on the field in the next couple of years, if not then good luck!
ClayNow I only played in 6th grade...I’m 6”3 also..u think coaches will play me at wide receiver since I’m 6”3??
The life of J it depends, if u weigh 180-190 or lower than that then yes but if ur 200+ they might put u at tight end, linebacker, or a defensive end
ClayNow I weight 175 bro
This is good stuff
Appreciate that Kevin 💯💯💯
Great commentary. Your insight will Dede help those in the future. Great testimony!! Keep posting!
Much Appreciated 💯💯💯
Great video what are some of the drills and things done at A&T walk-on tryout for rbs?
I believe everyone who tries out will do pretty much the same stuff; 40 yard, shuttle, etc. Combine drills.
Thank you
Appreciate you tuning in!!
Excellent vid man, what was that tennis ball drill u did leaning up against the wall? It looked great for practicing over the shoulder catches
joeythepizzaboy thank you 💪🏾 I actually talk a little more about that drill in the workout video on my channel(towards the end of the video) It is great for for your reflexes and hand eye coordination.
@@TheWalkOnCoach thanks, ill check it out, keep up the content bro! 🙏
Great video m8
I appreciate you 💯
Great video bro, I appreciate it a lot. Wasn’t really thinking about these factors when becoming a walk-on
Me either! Had to learn it the hard way. Where are you a walk on or are walking on?
Appreciate you tuning in 💯💯💯
@@TheWalkOnCoach of course bro. I’m currently still in high school, but I just wrapped up my senior season(football). Unfortunately, the team I play for isn’t very good and I kinda stuck out like a sore thumb with my athleticism, skill, etc. I know talk is cheap, but trust me if I were to attend a better school, I would have received much better looks and offers. I’m a running back and I’m looking to go to school at West Chester University as well as being a walk-on
@@glosephXO I know what you mean. Have you been able to connect with any coaches there?
@@TheWalkOnCoach not as of yet, because I’m still working on my Hudl, as well as completing college admissions, so I hope to very soon!
@@glosephXO bet! Let me know how the process goes 💯💯💯
Loved all of it. I just wished you used a mic. My stepson is going to try as a walk on . He had ACL surgery in his senior year. Do you have training videos for him ? He was a DE.
😂Yea a mic would have been nice.
Workout videos are a great idea. I have a lot of drills that develop explosion, speed, and footwork which are key for DEs. I may do some this spring. Hope that is not too late. Weight lifting and football drill videos on youtube should help out for now.
I didn’t really play that much in high school and I plan on walking sophomore year of college what are some good workouts to do
I go to a small school as a qb it’s called East Hamilton and the only person that has made it out of college ball was undrafted and signed by the jaguars. His name is tre Herndon. But I’m really scared because I don’t think I will have any scouts look my way and I won’t get the scholarship and go to the nfl
SANITY SANITY I go to East Hamilton
this a grown ass man speaking the truth even if it hurts
I appreciate it 💯 your comment Made my day 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I had a run trial today for the Track team, the coach told me he’s gonna add me as a walk on and he tells me I have a lot of potential and to run daily till Jan. 6 and honestly I hope it means my chances of making the Team are high
Congratulations Justin. Put in work!!
Samuel Stidwell IV Thanks Boss, I just hope I make it and be part of the team I haven’t ran in a while (sport wise) but I wanna make a comeback
Justin Tenorio like he said brotha. PUT IN THAT WORK!!!
@@speedy4530 what happened?
The colleges I went to really didn’t give the walk ons a real chance. My homie learned the entire playbook, was the first one in last one to leave, got his locker and everything. Then one day mid season coach cut him. He never even got to play in the games. He always showed out in practice and in the scrimmages. Just never got a shot in the season. He wasn’t trash. It’s just they have kids that’s under scholarships so the school not gonna bench a person that has a full ride for a walk on. He has to be beyond talented. It’s not impossible tho. It just takes a little luck, maybe some injuries, and a gracious coach.
Everything in sports is politics
Hello coach
I am planning on playing football post secondary I just graduated from highschool and just turned 19 I played In high school with little of experience Currently I’m training to prepare and work hard. I have no scholarships
But is there anyway I can get offers even if am done school like for example rep programs etc.
i know your thinking this is a long shot but i can promise you i can put in hours and hours in the gym, practice study room to reach this goal, and learn more about this game. right after this I'm about to do a 1 hour hiit session... u motivated me a lot to peruse football
Lol wassup Boss,
At this point, You could search for and apply for academic scholarships and grants. Thats what I had to do too.
I’m glad you are motivated from this video. I believe you can achieve your goals as well. Can’t wait to hear about you!
Thanks for the info.. Just a tip man, they sell pretty cheap cell phine mics at Walmart. It will greatly increase you're production quality.
I appreciate that, this was my first youtube video 2 years ago 😂
@@TheWalkOnCoach my bad man. Didn't look at the date.
@@wtp7631 lol you’re good, I wish I would have had the microphone.
Hey coach I played 4 years of highschool football as a slot wr, I had a d1 player ahead of me in the same class and never truly got a chance to show my true potential. I go to IC a d3 school and I’ve been wanting to walk on. The biggest problem for me is that I used to play at 5’9 175 but since highschool I now currently weight 150 with much more speed and agility as a sophomore. Are coaches going to look at my size as a problem and not take me seriously?
Thank you so much. I’m in the national guard and plan on being a walk on at an D1 FCS school now bc of this video
Wow, best of blessing to you. Do work!
Samuel Stidwell IV I appreciate it. Whatever your goals are rn just keep grinding. It’s all about Self belief, hard work, and consistency. Along with making the most of opportunities.
@@xzavierbartlett9059 Most def. brotha!
@@xzavierbartlett9059 what happened?
JiggaFyi Currently still in the process I just started school last week
When you became a walk-on as for dorms since you were a walk-on on the team did you stay in the athlete dorm or did you stay in a dorm with the scholarship athletes
Kay Hay At my hbcu, there was no athletic dorm. All the students were mixed in.
If there isnt a 2020 szn I might have to walk on for the 2021 szn. Im going into my last juco szn and im at one of the best California jucos and we get DBs to the D1 lvl every year. Im so close to my dream of getting a full scholarship but corona had other plans. Im scared to walk-on because of the reasons you stated but then again I know my abilities and I know I can keep up with the guys on the next lvl. I went up against D1 bounce-back WRs everyday, but like you said coaches have favorites, i can ballout everyday and not see the field (thats nerve-racking). If I do end up walking on hopefully the coaches give me a chance to step on the field and let me do what I do!
Right! This is an uncertain time for ball players. I pray ya'll get to play this next season.
Like you said, you could ball out and never touch the field as a walk on. However, if you don't walk on and choose not to play anymore, it would be the biggest regret of your life, and I'm sure that is not even an option for you. All we can do in life is make the best of the opportunities we have. You watched this video, so you will already be one step ahead and know how to maneuver. Become a favorite, earn a scholarship, so on and so on. Ball out!
My dream is to play for the university of Georgia no matter what. I've never had the opportunity to play football for my middle school team and got pulled out of school halfway through. But I always had a dream of being a HB for Georgia.
Lets get to it‼️💪🏾💯
I needed this. I have multiple offers from naia-d2 but I plan on walking on at LSU. I think I started my recruiting way to late Bc I’m just now getting looked at by d1 schools but it’s already second semester of my senior year
Hmm thats an interesting point. I don’t know much about the recruiting process. How do you start your own recruiting?
Congrats on the offers you do have though 💯
@@TheWalkOnCoach I started by twitter. I come from a small school so that’s my only way of reaching out due to many camps being canceled
@@ericteutsch2175 wow, that is a different perspective. Coming from a bigger school, I never heard of someone earning a scholarship because they reached out first. That is an awesome story and advice people need.
@@ericteutsch2175 same thing happened to me bro I’m about to walk on at Kentucky. I started recruiting in January of my senior year and by that time the D1 schools already had moved on to the class of 2022 and even 2023s
Respect bro I’m taking a pwo to UMD to play TE
Thats wassup bro, show out‼️💯
Ayo bro same I plan on it next year but for RB
@@coreymattis2020 show out‼️
This is what’s going on at my school (NSU) and the kids on scholarship aren’t good at all I feel bad for the walk ons People should just go to juco tbh.
blizzy dude if you talking about Norfolk state I know exactly what you mean lol I just transferred from there to Penn State
I would play 1 or 2 years of Juco and then transfer to a D1 School. Instead of being a Walk-On.
That is a good point.
I walked-on for one season. I was a practice tackling dummy. Never got into a game even in blowouts. I basically was there to gather supplies lol. We went 2-9 soooooo. I was a white safety so I was already behind the curb lol.
i played football my whole life, started from ankle biters to 12th grade. & i never understood how practice/scout team dudes enjoyed playing every year smh. looking back that shit had to be discouraging as fuck
Bro white safety's aren't bad have you heard of Eric weddle and that one safety from the Vikings?
Ever heard of John Lynch?
I think you need to be the biggest and strongest to get given a chance I’m talking about being stronger than every player at your position and you better be hungry number two know the game because let’s be honest those scholar players are kinda sitting easy because they gone play no matter what.
You are definitely the underdog as a walkon 💯💯💯
I literally have the same story...this is the absolute truth. This is a disappointing reality but you will take this experience and be stronger for it in everything you do 💪
ABSOLUTELY I AGREE 💯💯💯