The Reality For A Walk-On Athlete

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  • @TheWalkOnCoach
    @TheWalkOnCoach  2 года назад +2

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  • @10toezz32
    @10toezz32 3 года назад +387

    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.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +64

      Man... I appreciate that more than you know. God bless you 🙏🏾💯💪🏾

    • @caseydangar1193
      @caseydangar1193 3 года назад +10

      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!!!

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +6

      @@caseydangar1193 Casey you made my day!
      Praying for blessings for you as well 💯

  • @Yanks123Fan
    @Yanks123Fan 3 года назад +109

    i think every athlete should watch this video, regardless of what level they at

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +3

      I appreciate you Hunter! 💯💯💯 I agree just so we can be prepared for any and everything.

    • @leonardhadley3820
      @leonardhadley3820 3 года назад

      Thanks I really appreciate your video my son and I watched and learned from this.Be Blessed

  • @unknogne
    @unknogne 4 года назад +62

    yøu can tell he experienced this for sure, the way he says this, the tone in his voice, the body language, his eyes.....everything.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад +13

      Duane Artis Lol Facts. It was a very tormenting experience.

  • @christopherdavis4655
    @christopherdavis4655 6 лет назад +285

    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

    • @Cuddyy1k
      @Cuddyy1k 4 года назад +32

      Yep! My friend recently walked on to Maryland and he’s a CB but they needed more RBs and he never played RB ever

    • @killakey3945
      @killakey3945 3 года назад +22

      @@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 🙏

    • @taylorstraughan6536
      @taylorstraughan6536 3 года назад

      @@killakey3945 what school

    • @killakey3945
      @killakey3945 3 года назад +13

      @@taylorstraughan6536 it’s just a juco I’m not d1 or nothing, Not yet at least I’m still grinding

    • @BraydenOgs
      @BraydenOgs 3 года назад +3

      @@killakey3945 gl bro u got this

  • @hawkerjet
    @hawkerjet 3 года назад +47

    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).

  • @julianbarichere2448
    @julianbarichere2448 3 года назад +139

    A lot of great nfl players that walked on jj watt, dez Bryant, clay matthews all walk ons to name a few

    • @wasabiwasabi9991
      @wasabiwasabi9991 3 года назад +57

      Brotha who told you Dez was a walk on he was an All American in HS

    • @lamadesurvivor5216
      @lamadesurvivor5216 3 года назад +5

      Damn I ain’t know dez walked on. I knew JJ and clay did

    • @lamadesurvivor5216
      @lamadesurvivor5216 3 года назад +6

      @@wasabiwasabi9991 that’s what I’m saying. Lol I was like “huh”?! Dez just got that mommy daddy given ability

    • @jaimeg6780
      @jaimeg6780 3 года назад +8

      Antonio Brown as well was a walk on

    • @DerrickTheTrainer
      @DerrickTheTrainer 3 года назад +5

      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

  • @paulcassman5386
    @paulcassman5386 9 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @Ejc1006
    @Ejc1006 4 года назад +311

    This is really helpful, I plan on walking on next year

  • @Butter-gz4kb
    @Butter-gz4kb 4 года назад +54

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад +7

      Wow, that is an amazing achievement. He lived the dream!

  • @reynaldoh6833
    @reynaldoh6833 6 лет назад +28

    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.

  • @alberttaylor6126
    @alberttaylor6126 3 года назад +21

    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 💯🏈

  • @Kensworld28
    @Kensworld28 3 года назад

    Appreciate the knowledge you spitting bro! We locked in💪🏾

  • @remyredtheman1971
    @remyredtheman1971 3 года назад +1

    this is really going to help me, even rn as i’m still in highschool. thank you so much and goodluck!!

  • @aminuabdullahi5922
    @aminuabdullahi5922 3 года назад +86

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +19

      You succeeded regardless of the obstacles that walk ons have. That is a story to be told 💯

    • @healthcare234
      @healthcare234 3 года назад +3

      I’m currently on that road right now 🙏🏾

    • @DK-gl3ih
      @DK-gl3ih 2 года назад

      @@healthcare234 how u doin now?

    • @emmanueldeleon646
      @emmanueldeleon646 2 года назад

      @@healthcare234 hey man I am on that road right now and its hard

  • @iGoju12
    @iGoju12 4 года назад +65

    Think in the mindset of taking someone's position and being the best player on the field.

  • @brianthorpe4037
    @brianthorpe4037 3 года назад

    I hope you achieve everything your going after! Keep it up man💯

  • @antoniooliver4895
    @antoniooliver4895 3 года назад +3

    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.

  • @skinnykid7888
    @skinnykid7888 3 года назад +11

    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

  • @samcivi
    @samcivi 4 года назад +2

    This was an awesome video to get an insight into what it might be like to be a walk on! Thanks!

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад

      Sam Civi My pleasure. Thanks for your support 🙏🏾

  • @paulgibson8056
    @paulgibson8056 3 года назад +2

    Brave, excellent advice. Bravo, Sir!

  • @deadshotsrejects5065
    @deadshotsrejects5065 3 года назад +2

    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.✊

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      Hunter Renfrow has a great story. Wishing you the best 💯💯💯

  • @SlimmerNine
    @SlimmerNine 3 года назад

    Much respect love the video

  • @theshooterleek
    @theshooterleek 3 года назад +4

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +1

      I can’t imagine the frustration you all are going through right now with football and COVID. It’s rough.

  • @jaimeg6780
    @jaimeg6780 4 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for this video i will work even harder

  • @malcolm4985
    @malcolm4985 3 года назад

    This is actually a great informal.

  • @youngapollo7703
    @youngapollo7703 3 года назад

    Great video kept it real

  • @cunnikk706
    @cunnikk706 3 года назад +2

    The music on the highlights seem so familiar but I think that’s every highlight tape. Thank you for the advice 🙌🏾

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      Lol somebody asked if it was the intro music from the Breakfast Club.

  • @dannyb7166
    @dannyb7166 3 года назад +1

    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.

  • @samuelsheff1007
    @samuelsheff1007 3 года назад +2

    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.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      Aggie Pride!!! Appreciate the support 💯💯💯

  • @johngray2526
    @johngray2526 3 года назад

    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

  • @bleedinggreen2145
    @bleedinggreen2145 3 года назад +3

    Respect Bro.

  • @furrismurda
    @furrismurda 4 года назад +2

    excellent video. very helpful and insightful. Guys like you will have success.

  • @xHonorGuard
    @xHonorGuard 3 года назад +4

    Never have I related to someone so much, everything on that list is 100% accurate

  • @CoachatCole
    @CoachatCole 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @Vadex97
    @Vadex97 3 года назад +1

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      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.

  • @tyreekthecreator6551
    @tyreekthecreator6551 3 года назад +1

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      Absolutely 💯 that might be a good move. I hope you get an offer though.

  • @Natureboypkr2
    @Natureboypkr2 3 года назад +11

    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.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +2

      Most definitely agree. I talk about that in another video “4 things to do before you walk on”.

    • @Natureboypkr2
      @Natureboypkr2 3 года назад +1

      @@TheWalkOnCoach Good stuff bro. This video should be very beneficial, especially since you provide a ton of info most people would never think about.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      @@Natureboypkr2 I Appreciate it!💯💯💯

  • @3characterhandle98
    @3characterhandle98 4 года назад +3

    Thus helps frfr,tbh it motivated me ion kno how

  • @UrbanMetroImages
    @UrbanMetroImages 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @PrimeLionTV
    @PrimeLionTV 3 года назад +11

    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.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +1

      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.

    • @PrimeLionTV
      @PrimeLionTV 3 года назад +1

      @@TheWalkOnCoach where are you? There’s quite a few teams in NC, SC, and Georgia.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      @@PrimeLionTV Im in Champaign IL. The Bloomington Edge is the closest team to me.

    • @PrimeLionTV
      @PrimeLionTV 3 года назад +1

      @@TheWalkOnCoach idk if you’d want to commute to Wisconsin but they got the Green Bay Blizzard there

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      @@PrimeLionTV Ill have to check them out.

  • @AppalachianLumberjack
    @AppalachianLumberjack 3 года назад +1

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      Wow, you have to be very observant to notice that was happening around you. Much respect for that 💯

    • @AppalachianLumberjack
      @AppalachianLumberjack 3 года назад +1

      @@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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      @@AppalachianLumberjack yessirr that is correct. In Greensboro NC. What part of NC you in?

    • @AppalachianLumberjack
      @AppalachianLumberjack 3 года назад

      @@TheWalkOnCoach im from Wilmington-910 but now i live near Asheville in the 828

  • @mroverdose14
    @mroverdose14 3 года назад +29

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +6

      Yooo this story is dope and inspirational. Appreciate you sharing. I hope everyone reads this 💯💯💯

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +5

      Might have to make a video on my channel highlighting you and your story soon.

    • @Yanks123Fan
      @Yanks123Fan 3 года назад +4

      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 💯💯

    • @mroverdose14
      @mroverdose14 3 года назад

      @@Yanks123Fan Best off luck. Don't let anyone tell you what you can't do.
      Preparation plus opportunity
      You can only control one.

    • @crater3539
      @crater3539 2 года назад

      @@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.

  • @brandenlara990
    @brandenlara990 4 года назад +9

    I plan on walking on next year and thanks for the tips

  • @frankiep9278
    @frankiep9278 4 года назад +15

    Wowww this the exact college I want to walk on to

  • @sniperflashgaming3868
    @sniperflashgaming3868 4 года назад +3

    About to walk on too💰🖤

  • @Yanks123Fan
    @Yanks123Fan 3 года назад

    awesome story man

  • @teddykgb89
    @teddykgb89 3 года назад +6

    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.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +1

      Wow, Same here!

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +1

      @@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”.

  • @Aplestamatos2
    @Aplestamatos2 3 года назад +1

    loved the storytelling and realness bro.. i’m subbing. would like to talk to you about my situation sometime

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +1

      I appreciate it 💯 Can you message me on IG @tobe_great?

  • @HesLimitless
    @HesLimitless 4 года назад +4

    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 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @HesLimitless
      @HesLimitless 4 года назад +1

      Also btw one of the o-linemen you played w went to my highschool prep charter I forgot his name tho lol

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад

      Thats the attitude you have to keep 💯💯💯

    • @3DHDcat
      @3DHDcat 3 года назад

      Inject bpc157 and tb500 u need to be playing

    • @varciar7274
      @varciar7274 2 года назад

      how did it go?

  • @amari_20000
    @amari_20000 3 года назад +58

    Bro I can relate to this on so many levels when I was a walk on at a juco college

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +7

      Good to know this is consistent at Jucos too. It’s a reality check smh. What Juco did you play at?

    • @yaramyahyahyasharel5975
      @yaramyahyahyasharel5975 3 года назад +1

      Bro juncos ain’t no joke

    • @amari_20000
      @amari_20000 3 года назад +2

      Played at a juco in Brooklyn called “ASA college “

    • @felixiigiri7326
      @felixiigiri7326 3 года назад +1

      @@amari_20000 I play their now that’s crazy

    • @SugaShane_
      @SugaShane_ 3 года назад

      @@amari_20000 my cousin played thete

  • @BenClason
    @BenClason 3 года назад +1

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      Appreciate the support 💯
      I wish I had this before I walked on too.

  • @OldCavLT
    @OldCavLT 3 года назад +1

    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.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      Truth! A multifaceted experience: money, politics, emotions, and more are all
      Involved. Thanks for sharing your story!

  • @codysanderson7068
    @codysanderson7068 4 года назад +2

    you're dope, keep grindin and posing

  • @LRBGamingYT
    @LRBGamingYT 3 года назад +1

    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!

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +1

      I hope you get your opportunity. Other videos on my channel may be able to help you pursue that too.

    • @LRBGamingYT
      @LRBGamingYT 3 года назад +1

      @@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!

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +1

      @@LRBGamingYT I appreciate that 💯💯💯

  • @traqa
    @traqa 3 года назад +1

    Great info!!

  • @hca9622
    @hca9622 3 года назад +1

    Helpful! I want to walk on in high school next year

  • @jessicalt4121
    @jessicalt4121 3 года назад +1

    Helpful!

  • @mscisland
    @mscisland 4 года назад +20

    I really appreciate this bro. I plan on walking on for my University basketball team.

  • @curtissharpe5775
    @curtissharpe5775 4 года назад +4

    Great video very informative! Go Aggies!!!!

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад +1

      Aggie Pride!

    • @curtissharpe5775
      @curtissharpe5775 4 года назад +1

      @@TheWalkOnCoach Damn straight Samuel welcome A&T to the Big South Conference!!

  • @jdcopeland123
    @jdcopeland123 3 года назад +6

    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

    • @jdcopeland123
      @jdcopeland123 3 года назад +3

      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!

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +1

      Wow, wishing you the best and you’ll have the scholarship back in no time 💯

    • @jdcopeland123
      @jdcopeland123 3 года назад +1

      @@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)

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +2

      @@jdcopeland123 I’m interested to hear that process goes. Let me know!

  • @bobcalderon2534
    @bobcalderon2534 2 года назад

    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

  • @jatee8242
    @jatee8242 3 года назад +1

    Great video m8

  • @STRAIGHTLIKETHAT_
    @STRAIGHTLIKETHAT_ 3 года назад +1

    Big facts

  • @chrisbrewster354
    @chrisbrewster354 4 года назад +5

    Very beneficial, I just got asked to walk on today.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад

      Chris Brewster Awesome. Think hard about it. It changes up your whole college experience.

    • @chrisbrewster354
      @chrisbrewster354 4 года назад

      @@TheWalkOnCoach yes sir! I appreciate it!

  • @glosephXO
    @glosephXO 2 года назад +1

    Great video bro, I appreciate it a lot. Wasn’t really thinking about these factors when becoming a walk-on

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  2 года назад +1

      Me either! Had to learn it the hard way. Where are you a walk on or are walking on?
      Appreciate you tuning in 💯💯💯

    • @glosephXO
      @glosephXO 2 года назад +1

      @@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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  2 года назад +1

      @@glosephXO I know what you mean. Have you been able to connect with any coaches there?

    • @glosephXO
      @glosephXO 2 года назад +1

      @@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!

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  2 года назад +1

      @@glosephXO bet! Let me know how the process goes 💯💯💯

  • @joeythepizzaboy
    @joeythepizzaboy 4 года назад +2

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад

      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.

    • @joeythepizzaboy
      @joeythepizzaboy 4 года назад

      @@TheWalkOnCoach thanks, ill check it out, keep up the content bro! 🙏

  • @JoJoArci
    @JoJoArci 4 года назад +2

    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 🙏🏽

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад +1

      Joseph Arcilla I appreciate you and glad this will help you 💯

    • @JoJoArci
      @JoJoArci 4 года назад +1

      Samuel Stidwell IV how’s everything working out so far?

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад +1

      Joseph Arcilla I graduated and live in Illinois now. Missing football!

    • @TristanTriedIt
      @TristanTriedIt 3 года назад

      @@JoJoArci you make it bro?

  • @wzrd1503
    @wzrd1503 4 года назад +2

    Great video what are some of the drills and things done at A&T walk-on tryout for rbs?

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад

      I believe everyone who tries out will do pretty much the same stuff; 40 yard, shuttle, etc. Combine drills.

  • @joshuamiller705
    @joshuamiller705 3 года назад +1

    Thank you

  • @ANCIENTASTRONAUT
    @ANCIENTASTRONAUT 3 года назад +4

    this a grown ass man speaking the truth even if it hurts

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +1

      I appreciate it 💯 your comment Made my day 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @woodrowscriven8801
    @woodrowscriven8801 3 года назад

    Great job Mr. Stilwell AGGIE PRIDE!!!

  • @billrussell4832
    @billrussell4832 4 года назад +241

    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

    • @user-ye7el2hh5g
      @user-ye7el2hh5g 4 года назад +15

      Bill Russell same here bro ..I’m just nervous

    • @claynow3959
      @claynow3959 4 года назад +54

      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!

    • @user-ye7el2hh5g
      @user-ye7el2hh5g 4 года назад +12

      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??

    • @claynow3959
      @claynow3959 4 года назад +8

      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

    • @user-ye7el2hh5g
      @user-ye7el2hh5g 4 года назад +2

      ClayNow I weight 175 bro

  • @kevinmorton5172
    @kevinmorton5172 3 года назад +1

    This is good stuff

  • @akeemjackman9582
    @akeemjackman9582 3 года назад +1

    Great commentary. Your insight will Dede help those in the future. Great testimony!! Keep posting!

  • @patrickjohnson2886
    @patrickjohnson2886 4 года назад +3

    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.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад

      😂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.

  • @vladislavstorenko9591
    @vladislavstorenko9591 3 года назад +4

    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!!!

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +1

      Yesssirr‼️ Gota be a dog. Its the only way to make it as a walk on. I appreciate you tuning in 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯

  • @matthewgarcia5732
    @matthewgarcia5732 2 года назад +3

    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 💪🏽🦍👑

  • @kmtdlo3257
    @kmtdlo3257 3 года назад +2

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +2

      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!

  • @Murderous4
    @Murderous4 3 года назад +2

    . 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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      Yessirr you are putting in the work 💯, Wishing the best for you. This was motivating 💪🏾

    • @Murderous4
      @Murderous4 3 года назад

      @@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!

  • @NowYourMad
    @NowYourMad 3 года назад +1

    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 !!

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      Thats a great mindset to have. Enjoy your experience 💯💯💯

    • @NowYourMad
      @NowYourMad 3 года назад

      @@TheWalkOnCoach Thanks fam

  • @isaiahmanuel3167
    @isaiahmanuel3167 4 года назад +1

    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

  • @thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484
    @thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484 3 года назад

    Levi Wallace was a walk on at Alabama and is now a starter for the Buffalo Bills

  • @daEasyDM
    @daEasyDM 3 года назад +3

    Respect bro I’m taking a pwo to UMD to play TE

  • @ericteutsch2175
    @ericteutsch2175 3 года назад +1

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      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 💯

    • @ericteutsch2175
      @ericteutsch2175 3 года назад +2

      @@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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      @@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.

    • @SasukeUchiha-qz6bs
      @SasukeUchiha-qz6bs 3 года назад

      @@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

  • @OmniscientNull
    @OmniscientNull 4 года назад +2

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад

      Most definitely. Gaining size will help, but that speed and agility is the real beast!

  • @Basketballshark01
    @Basketballshark01 3 года назад +4

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +1

      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!

  • @wtp7631
    @wtp7631 3 года назад +2

    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.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      I appreciate that, this was my first youtube video 2 years ago 😂

    • @wtp7631
      @wtp7631 3 года назад +1

      @@TheWalkOnCoach my bad man. Didn't look at the date.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      @@wtp7631 lol you’re good, I wish I would have had the microphone.

  • @DerrickTheTrainer
    @DerrickTheTrainer 3 года назад

    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.

  • @deebz2626
    @deebz2626 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @xzavierbartlett9059
    @xzavierbartlett9059 4 года назад +10

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад +1

      Wow, best of blessing to you. Do work!

    • @xzavierbartlett9059
      @xzavierbartlett9059 4 года назад +1

      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.

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад

      @@xzavierbartlett9059 Most def. brotha!

    • @nbahellokitty7568
      @nbahellokitty7568 3 года назад

      @@xzavierbartlett9059 what happened?

    • @xzavierbartlett9059
      @xzavierbartlett9059 3 года назад

      JiggaFyi Currently still in the process I just started school last week

  • @leetaggart4780
    @leetaggart4780 3 года назад +1

    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 💪

  • @speedy4530
    @speedy4530 4 года назад +16

    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

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад +4

      Congratulations Justin. Put in work!!

    • @speedy4530
      @speedy4530 4 года назад +1

      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

    • @justinharris6898
      @justinharris6898 4 года назад +2

      Justin Tenorio like he said brotha. PUT IN THAT WORK!!!

    • @nbahellokitty7568
      @nbahellokitty7568 3 года назад +1

      @@speedy4530 what happened?

  • @miaaero
    @miaaero 3 года назад +1

    love the vid!! i’m planning to walk on a tennis team and the coach helped me with admissions and other stuff like that. i’ve always wanted go to this school so i denied the other schools (a few gave me some money but others didn’t have any money due to covid). and i’m pretty much at the same level as the recruits from my year who got money and as some of the players already on the team (my ranking is a bit higher). idk if u know much abt tennis but do you have any idea if the coach would still have a preference over the scholarship player than the walk-on since we are basically the same level???

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +1

      Appreciate you tuning in!
      There are so many factors in this situation, it would be hard to give one particular conclusion.
      Generally, the athletes who the school invests their money in... have the preference. BUT it seems like you may have a relationship with the coach so that is a plus.
      And with your skill, you may earn a scholarship quickly so you may not experience “the walk-on treatment” too long.

    • @miaaero
      @miaaero 3 года назад +1

      @@TheWalkOnCoach ok ok great thx so much!!

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      @@miaaero you know it 💯💯💯

  • @DolphinTamer1
    @DolphinTamer1 3 года назад

    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?

  • @shaunmaples6975
    @shaunmaples6975 4 года назад +4

    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

    • @benholmes2064
      @benholmes2064 4 года назад

      SANITY SANITY I go to East Hamilton

  • @notoriousminimort841
    @notoriousminimort841 3 года назад +1

    nice vid bro 🦾🦾

  • @will._brisco
    @will._brisco 3 года назад +1

    I know this is for football but this was extremely helpful I’m considering being a walk on for a d2 track team and still trying to decide if going that route is best or accepting my d3 offers and transferring perhaps. I’m like 10 seconds behind a time I need for my event but I’ve only been running 2 years so I feel maybe having that Collegiate training could get me there that and also this season no one on the team has ran the 800 so the spot is open its just a matter of is it worth the risk since I’d be paying out of pocket my 1st year

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      Factss. What makes you want to walk on to the D2 school? Is it your dream school?

    • @will._brisco
      @will._brisco 3 года назад +1

      @@TheWalkOnCoach not really just a great opportunity

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад

      @@will._brisco understood. I appreciate you tuning in by the way. Have you seen this video: ruclips.net/video/qwW7lB4042s/видео.html on my channel?
      I talk about making that type of decision in that video. Once you watch that, we can talk about it more.

    • @will._brisco
      @will._brisco 3 года назад +1

      @@TheWalkOnCoach no sir but I’ll definitely check it out

    • @will._brisco
      @will._brisco 3 года назад +1

      Update: committed to St Thomas Unversity (D3)

  • @bobcohesive2360
    @bobcohesive2360 4 года назад +1

    Hey man quick question- if you’re asked what position you play and you can practically play any position would you recommend saying athlete or ATH? Or just like like a few positions you can play? Thanks brotha 💯

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  4 года назад +1

      Bob Cohesive good question. I would suggest picking one to start with. If the coaches feel like you would be better at another position, they will move you.

  • @TheCory00712
    @TheCory00712 3 года назад +2

    I love you family lol 24 years old and I’m trying to do it at junior college
    What can I do to be better ? I always asked that in high school when I didn’t play a down

    • @TheWalkOnCoach
      @TheWalkOnCoach  3 года назад +2

      I appreciate the love family. Im 24 now too and wish I was playing at a Juco like you. Lol.
      Besides working on your craft by lifting and fieldwork; I think the domination mindset is a key I missed. I didn’t necessarily play to dominate. I kind of just hoped I would play well.. if that makes sense.
      I would say that is #1 key to succeeding in football.