Recruiting 101: How to prepare for your first university playbook

You’ve survived the recruiting process, found your university and earned a spot on the roster. Now comes the part nobody mentioned during your campus visit.

Homework. Lots of it.

Except this time, instead of studying for a chemistry exam, you’re trying to figure out why the offence has six different names for what looks like the same running play.

Welcome to university football, where knowing how to play your position is only half the battle. The other half is understanding exactly what your coaches expect you to do on every snap.

The transition from high school to U Sports or NCAA football involves more than adjusting to faster opponents. University programs operate with more detailed schemes, extensive terminology and a level of preparation that can catch even the most talented recruits off guard.

The good news? You don’t need to be a football genius to get ahead. You just need to develop the right habits before your first training camp.

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