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Shit, that's... 3 different threads in one. I'll do my best to answer you succinctly:
If you don't jog already, start. Muscles don't mean jackshit if you have absolutely no endurance. Do you have access to weights? Either at school, home, local gym, etc.? If so, get into it, but very lightly at first. I would give you a routine, but #1. it's hard to explain in just words the correct way to do each exercise, and #2. I don't anything about your body. My advice is to go talk to the coach of the team, or a personal trainer. Get a workout tailored to your needs.
I suppose one thing you should improve is your footwork. Go out in your backyard, local park, whatever, and set up a course for yourself. Put a bunch of cones in two lines, each about 10 yards apart, and sprint back and forth from one cone to the next. This will work on your agility, footing, and quickness. For overall speed, nothing beats sprints. Like I said before, though, none of this is worth anything if you have no endurance, so build that up over time.
Finally, for gaining weight/getting buff, do like I said about lifting weights. Also, eat more lean protein (egg whites, chicken, fish, shit like that) in your diet, and if you're really dedicated, go get some whey protein powder and have a protein shake after each workout.
That's as succinct as I can be, you really asked questions that I could write a dissertation on.
If you don't jog already, start. Muscles don't mean jackshit if you have absolutely no endurance. Do you have access to weights? Either at school, home, local gym, etc.? If so, get into it, but very lightly at first. I would give you a routine, but #1. it's hard to explain in just words the correct way to do each exercise, and #2. I don't anything about your body. My advice is to go talk to the coach of the team, or a personal trainer. Get a workout tailored to your needs.
I suppose one thing you should improve is your footwork. Go out in your backyard, local park, whatever, and set up a course for yourself. Put a bunch of cones in two lines, each about 10 yards apart, and sprint back and forth from one cone to the next. This will work on your agility, footing, and quickness. For overall speed, nothing beats sprints. Like I said before, though, none of this is worth anything if you have no endurance, so build that up over time.
Finally, for gaining weight/getting buff, do like I said about lifting weights. Also, eat more lean protein (egg whites, chicken, fish, shit like that) in your diet, and if you're really dedicated, go get some whey protein powder and have a protein shake after each workout.
That's as succinct as I can be, you really asked questions that I could write a dissertation on.
It is possible to make huge fitness gains (and losses) in a year. Heck, proper training over significantly shorter periods will result in noticeable improvement (and lack of training in noticeable decline).
I don't know anything about American Football, but I'd guess good all-round fitness and strength should help. If you're serious you ought to work out at least three times a week.
The only way to gain muscle mass is to lift weights. Preferably use free weights, not machines - free weights build stability as well as brute strength. Once you've learnt how to use them, a set of weights is probably your best home fitness purchase - useful and compactly stored.
Finally, don't bother with protein shakes and stuff until you've got the basics down. And don't do what a friend of mine did at uni, which was to live off protein shakes and 8 pence/pack value instant noodles.
I don't know anything about American Football, but I'd guess good all-round fitness and strength should help. If you're serious you ought to work out at least three times a week.
The only way to gain muscle mass is to lift weights. Preferably use free weights, not machines - free weights build stability as well as brute strength. Once you've learnt how to use them, a set of weights is probably your best home fitness purchase - useful and compactly stored.
Finally, don't bother with protein shakes and stuff until you've got the basics down. And don't do what a friend of mine did at uni, which was to live off protein shakes and 8 pence/pack value instant noodles.
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If you need any inspiration...
Jim Thorpe
Though I warn you. As an incoming freshman, you are going to be outclassed by the vast majority of upperclassmen due to the fact that they are simply older and more physically developed. You are unlikely to do any better than JV, and will probably only make C-team if your school has one. That isn't meant to be discouraging. It's simply a fact.
Jim Thorpe
Though I warn you. As an incoming freshman, you are going to be outclassed by the vast majority of upperclassmen due to the fact that they are simply older and more physically developed. You are unlikely to do any better than JV, and will probably only make C-team if your school has one. That isn't meant to be discouraging. It's simply a fact.
Low weight, high repetitions are good. What random teenager thinks of as good practice ("how much can I bench?") isn't.
I 2nd that. Cardio is a MUST if you want to play, so jog alongside light weights. As DM said, add protiens to your diet (whether it be meat, eggs, beans or nuts). Do you have any idea of what position you would want to play?
If you're looking to muscle, make sure you're getting protein. 1-2 grams of protein per pound of your weight is good. For a good way to get it in, try adding foods already mentioned (eggs, nuts, etc.) as well as a protein shake after your workout. There is a window of time after working out which is called the "Golden Window Time", or at least that's what I call it, during which your body lets that protein go straight to building and repairing those muscles. Good stuff, yes.
Next, a lot of what DM said is really good advice. Endurance and Speed are really good, especially if you're looking at WR. You need to get top speeds and maintain them as well. DM, again, covered this really well. With determination, you'll get good enough to join by next year (as if they would turn people down?).
Be sure to not only build muscle and work on speed, but throw around the football with friends. I'm sure a coach would rather take someone at half your speed and endurance who could catch the ball 100% of the time than if you could only catch it 50% of the time. Maybe get some mates that are already on the team to help you out, give you a few pointers, and build you up ready to take on the season as #1 Wide Receiver. B)
Next, a lot of what DM said is really good advice. Endurance and Speed are really good, especially if you're looking at WR. You need to get top speeds and maintain them as well. DM, again, covered this really well. With determination, you'll get good enough to join by next year (as if they would turn people down?).
Be sure to not only build muscle and work on speed, but throw around the football with friends. I'm sure a coach would rather take someone at half your speed and endurance who could catch the ball 100% of the time than if you could only catch it 50% of the time. Maybe get some mates that are already on the team to help you out, give you a few pointers, and build you up ready to take on the season as #1 Wide Receiver. B)
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Just join the team next year. Highschool football isn't as insanely competitive as you might think until you hit junior and senior year.
Once you join you'll pretty much get to do whatever you want your freshmen year since you won't be getting much play time. Don't get discouraged though. Just lift with the team and make sure you're not cheating in the work-outs.
What you can expect:
Freshmen year
-you won't get much play time
-you'll be one of the smallest guys on the team
-you'll get to pick what position you want, but it doesn't matter since you won't be playing much
-the secret is to stay at it
-don't get too crazy about lifting and protein and all that nonsense. Lift with your team, do what the coach says, and remember, you're 14 years old and growing. EAT FOOD. LOTS OF IT. As long as you're working out hard and lifting you're going to get bigger, don't even think about that
-Don't worry about being "good enough." No 9th grader knows what the fuck he's doing when he starts, that's what you have coaches and upperclassmen for.
Sophmore year-
-Your coaches will actually start considering you for playing time and will assign you a position
-It'll be based on your body type and just the way you play the game
-Lift, eat, work hard
By junior year you'll be playing JV and if you're good enough, Varsity. The trick is to stay with it and you'll have tons of fun with it.
Just join the team next year. Highschool football isn't as insanely competitive as you might think until you hit junior and senior year.
Once you join you'll pretty much get to do whatever you want your freshmen year since you won't be getting much play time. Don't get discouraged though. Just lift with the team and make sure you're not cheating in the work-outs.
What you can expect:
Freshmen year
-you won't get much play time
-you'll be one of the smallest guys on the team
-you'll get to pick what position you want, but it doesn't matter since you won't be playing much
-the secret is to stay at it
-don't get too crazy about lifting and protein and all that nonsense. Lift with your team, do what the coach says, and remember, you're 14 years old and growing. EAT FOOD. LOTS OF IT. As long as you're working out hard and lifting you're going to get bigger, don't even think about that
-Don't worry about being "good enough." No 9th grader knows what the fuck he's doing when he starts, that's what you have coaches and upperclassmen for.
Sophmore year-
-Your coaches will actually start considering you for playing time and will assign you a position
-It'll be based on your body type and just the way you play the game
-Lift, eat, work hard
By junior year you'll be playing JV and if you're good enough, Varsity. The trick is to stay with it and you'll have tons of fun with it.
Too heavy training (expecially lifting weights) will either slow down or stop growth.
I do not know wether or not you are comfortable with your current height, but I do suggest you don´t overdo it.
Eat, sleep and get some endurance. Those are some of the wisest words you could have heard.
And as for catching the ball: if you arer planning to continue american football or maybe even become a professional, shaprening your skills is always useful.
As long as you keep the touch on by throwing and catching ball every now and then, even a not-so-intensely-trained year or two doesn´t dull your hands badly.
Healthy lifestyle is what a teenager needs, so stick with it.
I am glad you are into such a great form of sport.
Good luck.
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