The document summarizes a study that followed over 1,100 athletes over 11 years to identify the characteristics of those who made it to the NFL. 20% of athletes made it to the NFL. The study found that successful athletes were committed, easily adaptable, expressed their ability quickly at each level, were technically proficient through deep practice and muscle memory, relentlessly pursued maximum development of their athletic abilities and mental strength, were goal oriented and demonstrated high character, intensely studied the game, and competed against athletes nationwide for scholarships. The document encourages committing to a year-round plan and closing the gap to become better through achieving small goals and technical and physical improvement.

2. WE
Followed, Tracked Interview top athletes
and Interviewed US Army Bowl on
Alumni in NFL NBC
Over 11 Years The
11 Years Methodology
1,100 athletes
20% Make It to the NFL
Followed, Tracked
and Interviewed
Alumni in College
The Study of Top Players Shows

3. Be Committed
Easily Adaptable
Changing Bodies, Overcome Injury
New Positions – Physics Change
Express Ability Quickly at Each Level – Never Fall Behind
Understood Needs at Next Level(s) – Two Steps Ahead
Technically
Committed to Perfection
Disciplined at Repetition & Muscle Memory
Implicitly Understand - 10,000 Hour Rule
Deep Practice, Struggle Express Ability Technically
Easily Adaptable
Quickly Committed
You Don’t Learn By Gliding
The Winning Formula
They Were Relentless In Their Pursuit Of Football

4. Maximum Development
Develop Maximum Athletic Ability
Commitment to Body through Speed, Strength and Nutrition
Understand There is Always Someone Bigger and Faster at Your
Position
Support System
Family and Coaches understood and supported dream
Mental Strength to Make Plays Mental Athletic
Only have a few tries per game Strength Ability
Support Development
Team Needs
The Development

5. Be Oriented
Goal Oriented
Publicly State Goals – Often Miss Mark, Reassess, and
Restate Goals, Start Again
High Character
Not necessarily meaning helping a lady across the street
What is the Difference Maker with Athletes of Equal Ability
Consistent Character – Smile Everyday or Smile When it Goes
Your Way
More Importantly, Show and Demonstrate Character,
Visible (Handshake)
Study the Game
Intensely
Goal Oriented

6. First Belief of FBU
Great Players Are Made, Not Born

7. Making a Great
Make The
Commitment
Football Player Is
A Year-Round
Commitment
Second Belief of FBU

8. Get with Your Coach and Parents
FBU Instructor Comments – Build Path
Technical Improvement
Physical Improvement
Write Down Your Goals – Today
Commit Tomorrow
Tomorrow - Build a Year Round Plan

9. The Standards
Team Standard National Team
Standard Standard
South League
League or Region Standard Florida
Standard
or Region
Standard
South Florida Standard
National Standard
Focus On The different Standards

10. Competing
You are Competing Against Every Other
Athlete at Your Position in All 50 States for
that Scholarship Offer
This Is The Hard Reality

11. How it works:
1. Enter stats
2. Select your FB position
3. Select your grade level http://www.eastbay.com/promotion/promoId:5004377/close-the-gap/?cm=57831
4. CTG will calculate your score to see how you match up with the best
players in America
5. CTG will then give you drills to improve your technique as well as drills
to improve your athleticism and fitness- based on your results
Football University and Eastbay.com
help you CLOSE THE GAP
to become a better football player

12. It Starts with a Dream
It is OK to Dream Big
But a Dream Without a Plan is Useless
Dream Big, Achieve Small
It’s a Journey. It’s Your Journey
FBU was created because we believed many of you can make it
and have the ability to make it – if you know the effort level that is
required over the next several years.
We hope that our NFL coaches outlined that road this
weekend. Good Luck!