I’ve had to get ready for lots of things in my life, such as jobs, school, and bed. One of the most exciting things to get ready for has been football. Can you guess how old I was when I first started preparing for football? I was about eight when I started playing football. Playing football for several teams was a great feeling because I got to meet other good people and great teammates to play with. They had good sportsmanship. They were good teammates to be around because every time they saw someone’s head down they found a way to lift their head back up. Playing football in high school would be so cool. If I’m a quarterback, I can get to throw the ball to a wide open wide receiver or a tight end, because if they are open they have a better chance of scoring. I would make my own decision and pick what plays we should do so we Getting Ready for High School Football By Troy Mack, Jr.
Troy is a freshman at Connexio ns, a c ommunity -bas ed arts school. He has been with UE since the fifth grade.
can get a high score. I would also try involving myself in some of the plays so I can help my team get a high score. Playing football in my first year will be lots of fun. I want to play quarterback, but to play that position I would have to do some work. I would go to the exercise gym and also work out in the backyard. At the gym, I could use the treadmill for my legs so they would get stronger. Also, I can get faster using the treadmill. I can also lift weights to make my arms stronger so I can throw better. With all these machines, I believe I can become a great football player for my team and we can get lots of wins. I am confident that I have made a good beginning in getting ready for high school football. When I was younger, I got a lot of practice. Now I have a vision of playing football in high school. I’ve got what it takes to get there.
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