I Trained Like An NFL Player

I spent a day with former NFL cornerback James Dockery to see what it takes to play football at the top-level.
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FEATURING:
James Dockery
Nicholas James
Michael Karls
Ryan Rover
TEAM MK:
Producer - Iris Sullivan
Directed by Garrett Kennell
Edited by Silas Orteza
Director of Photography - Kevin Stiller
Camera Operator - Allan De León
Sound - Kevin Johnson
Production Assistant - Daniel Dawson
Special thanks to Xavier College Preparatory High School!

[@MichelleKhare]

Hey everyone! If you’re seeing this video for the 2nd time - we had an issue where the video was suppressed and not visible to anyone outside the United States :( ! So, we had to re-upload to make sure everyone could watch. I apologize if you got a 2nd notification and thank you for checking it out again :) Hope you are having a fantastic start to 2022!

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Forth?

[@Nazia87_]

Fifth?

[@candicetysick5029]

Ok, so I'm not imagining things lol 😂

[@ruthannebrooks2826]

I love how encouraging these guys were and how they were consistently hyping her up!!! 🙌🏻

[@EllieCantWhistle]

It reminded me of big brothers trying to teach their little sister how to play tough lol

[@afrancis7475]

The kind of people we need for sure.

[@QemeH]

Professional athletes with that kind of money to spare have been "training" with mental coaches for quite some time now. The positive impact on performance by the athlete's psyche is relatively well understood by now. At the same time, most of them are also not doctors and don't have the desire to be - so they probably just internalized that "encouragement, even if fake, leads to better performance", even if they don't fully understand how it can feel fake and still work.

[@tylerm124]

I mean honestly she was killing it. Like she wasnt posting on her turns and stuff receiving, but she was hitting bags better than some highschool kids ive seen.

[@bigpun8628]

That's because she is a freaking beast and a natural athlete and quick learner! It's exciting

[@fermio]

"We have permission from your fiancee to tackle you" made me chuckle 😂

[@kyramonday9141]

I was just about to comment this, when they said that I started laughing!

[@karenlawler4043]

That pissed me off, to be honest! Michelle or any woman doesn't need "permission" for anything!

[@alaytianelson2228]

@@karenlawler4043 what?

[@davina793]

@@alaytianelson2228 shes a karen dont worry about her

[@p00f_01]

@@karenlawler4043 true but this is a joke

[@fig_leaf]

i’d like to see a marching band challenge accepted. i feel like a lot of people don’t realize just how intense it is memorizing where you’re supposed to be the entire time, playing music, and running around a football field for 12 minutes straight.

[@tiffanymcnerlin157]

Yes! Especially with larger collegiate marching bands. We had around 300-350 people. It takes a village to make everything run smoothly.

[@adrianmaxwell5857]

It’s so fucking hard. Just keeping the stance of something like a trumpet is fucking exhausting.

[@bethanyhullet9350]

Yessssss

[@KaraTaylorMusic]

Yessss this would be amazing! Especially if she learned baritone or like a heavier instrument that takes a ton of air

[@liv5396]

Omg yes!! It takes so much hard work and discipline and no one really sees that. It would be so cool to see her do that

[@Nazia87_]

No one can deny the fact that Michelle is a living legend.

[@Emily-ki7yk]

Omg your picture thing I love it ahh

[@Nazia87_]

@@Emily-ki7yk thank you

[@CubeLab]

300 likes

[@someone460]

honestly tho

[@Nazia87_]

@@someone460 yeah

[@ZoeyIndigoSky]

The coach was SO ENCOURAGING!! and that 10/10 dance was so hilarious to watch!! So great to see all the coaches helping her out and pepping her up! That is what all coaches should do, imagine if every teacher was like that, we all would go so far with that much support!

[@Lol-zw8ks]

That’s coach Dock for you! I was on this school’s dance team so I didn’t interact with him much but every time I did he was always a great dude

[@emma_viola]

when he said he wouldn’t ask her how much she weighed, I appreciated that so much. don’t know why, just felt really respectful.

[@Sharvalgon]

Why? Because she's female?

[@tinymogi]

Right

[@tjay3814]

💀

[@emma_viola]

@@tjay3814 why 💀? In a society that’s so focused on looks and the “ideal body” it’s great to have an example of a professional sportsman, showing that weight isn’t a number to put very much emphasis on, and a private matter as well.

[@PrevertedMonk]

@@emma_viola what?

[@addiehicksss3359]

As a woman who has loved football my whole life and has wanted to play professionally since I was a child, but has been too scared to commit, this video was such a inspiration to me and everyone to follow their dreams.

[@TheGong00zler]

It’s NEVER too late to play…

[@BluelySPDR]

@@TheGong00zler yes there is too late

[@hdogg21]

@@BluelySPDR sadly.

[@haojiong]

DO IT DO IT DO IT

[@jasonturek6671]

@@BluelySPDRPast High school you pretty much have no more opportunities to play as a rookie

[@hanzohattiori1737]

As an NFL fan, it's good to see good players transcend and become great contributors to society as educators in this instance. 💯

[@nicoleadel]

I love how positive and kind the coach was.

[@elizabethmiller3013]

I can’t believe she can do all these challenges! I just challenge myself to get out of bed everyday.

[@krylesangerbeaver]

Same, except weekends and vacation days. I can even get up pretty early usually

[@theingridish]

For the money she receives from it I would do all as well

[@lauramoore8823]

I'm proud of you for meeting that challenge!!

[@thephilosopher5799]

@@theingridish yeah lmao she tries out things and get millions of views meaning she gets a lot of money from YT

[@Gabi24492]

​@@theingridishshe got the money from fighting for It, not the reverse. Doesn't work that way

[@41tinman41]

Watching Michelle try out a full-contact sport makes me wonder if she'll ever do roller derby and other such sports.

[@TBG.61]

How do you consider this full constant when you wearing pads

[@sarahcasseus7974]

@@TBG.61 Wait I don't understand your question

[@TBG.61]

@@sarahcasseus7974 how is it full contact when you are wearing protection. Full contact is a sport like afl or rugby

[@hiimapotato123]

@@TBG.61 they don't mean like full full contact. They just mean making contact with somoje And the padding stops them from breaking their neck or their back sooo

[@skywatcher9176]

@@TBG.61 Football is not a contact sport, it is a collision sport.

[@favormulalira2551]

Those guys were such vibes and so encouraging the entire time

[@kingruckus8343]

Oh my god, please do an ayahuasca retreat.😘 love your videos. And if you want an experience, this is it.

[@marymetz]

As a woman, training like this, you could feel like you couldn't do as much because society makes football seem like such a male dominated sport. Even growing up, trying to play football with the boys i knew, they would make fun of me and say girls can't play football. But i really appreciated the way these coaches were able to really teach rather than tear her down. Watching Michelle and these coaches communicate made me smile knowing that they don't even care that she is a woman, they are just connecting over the game.

[@uhaccountidontevenuse7852]

Dude howww all I can find is flag football there’s no tackle football to play for women

[@mibrandaoo94]

I love the fact that everyone was having so much fun but at the same time it was such a poweful and empowering video for women.. Michelle you are a BADASS!

[@JustinVanZon]

I swear, everything you do makes me want to push harder and do more. You're an INCREDIBLE inspiration for so many 🙌🙏

[@jmg999]

As a former football coach, you really got out there after it! As w/ all your videos taking on new skills, this was really impressive. Wearing full pads and a helmet your first time out is not at all easy. That's really a learned a skill. People don't realize how much more difficult it makes the game carrying around an additional 10-12 pounds of weight. Btw, if you ever have the opportunity to do this again, and you're in full pads and helmet, you don't have to worry about the ball injuring you. It'll bounce right off, and you won't feel a thing.

[@J-J329]

Can we just appreciate how much work Michelle has done for us. She is just such an inspiration to many people and is truly amazing.

[@kingruckus8343]

Oh my god, please do an ayahuasca retreat.😘 love your videos. And if you want an experience, this is it.

[@berrinoice9022]

I love how the pro athletes treated her like their little sister that was very eager to learn and good at it. Not to mention they have great humors too! Love your videos as always Michelle, you're doing really great!

[@catvampireninja1434]

This is definitely one of my absolute favourite series on KZbin. Always very insipring to watch your challenge accpeted videos! I admire your perseverance and love that you're challenges are always so different like solving a rubic's cube one week and then training like an NFL player next 😄😁

[@kingruckus8343]

Oh my god, please do an ayahuasca retreat.😘 love your videos. And if you want an experience, this is it.

[@emiliaholmberg3320]

One thing that blows my mind is that she's so naturally good at everything she tried so far

[@levishanes5717]

Part of it is several hours or days are compressed into a single video, which has the effect of masking the extent of the failure needed to get better.

[@nanagaming9731]

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[@kingruckus8343]

Oh my god, please do an ayahuasca retreat.😘 love your videos. And if you want an experience, this is it.

[@Cryzidy]

put her up against me

[@bellapink621]

I’m an 11 year old girl that plays rugby. (I’m from England btw) even though these are completely different sports, you’ve made me feel more confident and comfortable.🥰

[@TheLizard199]

As someone who grew up throwing the football with my brothers in the backyard this made me really happy to see a female actually learning it and getting respect from the guys

[@T4NYA.]

I’ve been smiling this whole time throughout the video, it’s so exciting to me and it looks so fun! You’re so cool!

[@kadencoffelt4512]

It’s so crazy that you can do all of these challenging things and we can watch you finish them

[@amberhommes5584]

I see this in every video but in this one especially but you enthusiasm is so fun to see! and it rubs off on others! How enthusiastic the trainers were about how you played and about this challenge! You’re in credible, keep going! You make a lot of people very happy ❤️

[@kingruckus8343]

Oh my god, please do an ayahuasca retreat.😘 love your videos. And if you want an experience, this is it.

[@kukichu]

I always wonder if there's anything else you could even do because you've made so many videos through the years but you always come up with something fresh and interesting!! you are such a strong person, I truly love watching how you beat every challange

[@ectoplasmgreen8341]

Michelle is literally the best ❤️ she inspires me to try new things and not be too scared to fail ☀️

[@csmita1]

I really love your videos! Thank you for putting SO much time and effort into them!

[@zippydamew4354]

You are such an inspiration! You show how difficult all of these challenges are but also that they are achievable if we work hard. I have a challenge for you though. Study for the MCAT, the Medical College Admissions Test. The test takes 7.5 to 8 hours in total. That would be an awesome and inspiring challenge I believe.

[@shimmerymoonsx9391]

I’m so happy I found her channel bc with the academy’s and everything it’s shows what to expect for when you want to go!

[@Fat_MONKEY87]

Bro

[@Angle1718]

I’ve secretly wanted this video ever since challenge accepted started. I love the series thank you!!!

[@ashleysoliday5608]

Loved how humble and encouraging the coach’s are!

[@ellensanders8574]

I'd love to see a ultimate frisbee challenge accepted. Its such a small sport and to have you show the world what its about and that it is a proper sport that is played internationally would be amazing

[@saturated3821]

I second this, and if you wanted to differentiate from other sports she's done you could emphasize the rules knowledge needed in a self-officiated sport and the spirit of the game aspect. Although the US uses observers, but still. But for real, enough with these ball sports. Let's get some frisbee :D

[@jwaco4093]

I can’t believe how fun that was to watch. Nice job Michell. Such a great all round athlete.

[@eyeseajujubee]

I love how supportive and encouraging the football players/coaches were. Everyone is so kind!

[@wanderingbelleasmr1054]

This is definitely one of my favorite challenge accepted episodes!! I love how sweet the guys were with her, not condescending, giving her actually really hard stuff to try. She’s also super good at this, especially for being like 5’3”!! There is a common misconception that the NFL is a men’s only league, but actually women are allowed too if they can demonstrate all the necessary strength and skill. I really hope we see a female NFL player someday!! I am sure there are some women out there who could do it. I hope they do someday:)

[@jameshulme3130]

ANY women would get absolutely WRECKED if she played in the NFL

[@wanderingbelleasmr1054]

@@jameshulme3130 *most

[@matthewsausville4624]

I’ll stop watching if that ever happens

[@jameshulme3130]

@@wanderingbelleasmr1054 NO actually any women would get wrecked

[@pixled2032]

If a girl played in the NFL😂😂😂😂 the guy who tackles her once gets charged for murder😂😂😂😂

[@Sara-lc2md]

Bro these guys make me want to learn football from them like they’re so encouraging and they know what they’re doing

[@leonadominguezmueller4293]

She's such an inspiration and seems like such a cool person. This is my first time watching a video of hers, and now I'm obsessed!

[@mollygrace4236]

I relate so much with Michelle’s nervous energy. I love watching her be so brave!!! It’s very encouraging

[@CupOCheeZ]

*You are an inspiration!* 🔥🙌 Love your content. Keep ‘em coming!

[@KaraTaylorMusic]

Michelle! It would be so cool to see you do a Drum Corps/marching band challenge accepted episode 😁

[@dashaguzman8399]

I’m only 0:38 in and that take down was so pretty 🤩 I’m so hyped for this episode!

[@yourparentsdivorceattorney3333]

I kinda want Michelle to do hockey because I play at a club, and I think it’s a very undervalued sport that people don’t realise how much effort we put into it. You have to think about literally sprinting with a stick in hand, the ball has to be on your stick when running, there are people running at you trying to tackle, people are yelling their name at you, you have to have your eyes up and look for a pass and THEN you have to deliver a successful pass. And even after that, you have to run into more space in case someone needs to pass back to you, and if you do end up getting the ball (baring in mind you could only have a 10 second gap) you’d need to do all of those things I listed again. And don’t even get me started on scoring, short and long corners and fouls. All in all, it’s a lot of think about and it’d be really entertaining to see Michelle reach out to more sports. Btw I am talking about field hockey here, I’ve only played ice hockey once and I hated it and have no experience lol

[@savslayss6523]

I played football with my two brothers all throughout my childhood and youth and this.. this right looks like a fun time to me lol. Way to go girl! 🫶🏻

[@bleach9175]

Lol i love when michelle tackled the dude and sounded worried like 'did I hurt you??' Lmao

[@sarahw9385]

I appreciate that she's showing her real feelings. If I was playing football like this I'd be scared too lol

[@ayaelachi2422]

I want to see Michelle train like a rugby league player, that would be awesome

[@soshiangel90]

I just want to say they are all great coaches - supportive, encouraging but always focusing on getting it right. IDK how they are with their pros but I love that they aren't being too nice or too mean here.

[@romanheyder9567]

I like it! I want more videos about this or about other similar sports disciplines!

[@oliviabridges8908]

I wish everyone had the opportunity to try and experience the things you do! I bet it’s very interesting and fun to try all these different careers! I’m sure you thought at, at least one point that something you tried was something you never thought you would like but actually liked and it enjoyed a lot? Sorry to make this sound so confusing!😅I always enjoy your videos and they are sometimes so informative and overall really fun to watch!

[@GhostRider-hy9zt]

I love how she actually puts in the work and doesn’t just shoot one scene for the ‘shot’

[@P4N_Manuel]

Really good time you post this so all europians can watch and some americans :) ty for thinking about us in europe bcs lot of content uploaders in america and other continets(outside of europe) always upload in misnight and 3 or 4 in morning and wake me up so ty :))

[@SD-uz1cc]

Do mot disturb on your device?

[@mmich59_]

Every video Michelle posts has so much quality. What a woman!!!

[@brandonpate6079]

This is an amazing video learning to be a NFL player also love your touchdown dance it was amazing.

[@user-if3wz8do9d]

Those guys were such vibes and so encouraging the entire time. I love how positive and kind the coach was..

[@katieherbert4782]

These videos are amazing! ❤️

[@BlaiseSm]

This is so much fun to watch. As a female who love football, I love seeing another female actively do the drills. The coaches were so great as well.

[@freddyjosereginomontalvo4667]

As always say you are awesome!!! I love your videos and channel Take care and have a great new year 🌍💯

[@modelinek394]

This just made me smile the entire way through! you're so brave and courageous

[@felixhenson9926]

wow, considering she's a first timer, you could tell she impressed them!

[@beebikinis]

Awee the guys were so encouraging and nice. Michelle killed it, like, you should start playing football lol. Please try hockey sometime (maybe even as a goalie) :)

[@damiettamataram3492]

I spent Christmas day binging most of Michelle's videos. I watched the last one when she went to Santa Claus School, and now I am at this video. And I have to say I love her determination and persistence. Her videos are getting way better nowadays, the editing especially. Kudos, Michelle and team!

[@emmakatherine9747]

I’d love to see Michelle train as an NHL player or something similar, since it could tie in some things she learned when she figure skated (even if it was a while ago)! Love these videos, they’re so inspiring ❤️❤️

[@fansscribe4223]

I'll rewatch anyway! You deserve the views 😊

[@br00talcabbage64]

I would love to see you train like a mycologist with Paul Staments. Educate the masses about mycology and sustainable living at the same time! Love you!

[@linamutulo2984]

Amazing video, I would love to see you train like an Olympic gymnast next!! You are a true inspiration.

[@tinymogi]

These guys are so sweet and encouraging!

[@terezialazarova4016]

I think it would be really cool to see her try to learn something about a foreign language in about let's say month. Obviously she's not gonna be able to follow a conversation and be more than on the A1 level. But just to see the resources she would draw, online lingustic courses free and paid, a coach and finally like a challenge of trying to hold a basic conversation. As someone who went through the process of learning a language four times in different manners, I would be interested in knowing which she would approach, learning basic verbs to be able to express wants and needs, training pronounciation, speaking with natives, reading books, listening to language learning podcasts, youtube videos, etc.

[@lemonrinds8296]

Michelle sending herself full tilt into the dummy - yas I'm here for that!

[@radsiseneptej]

I love this video so much! Well done Michelle!!! 😁

[@lorsp692]

you're amazing michelle!!! love watching your videos

[@hollywalker7796]

I would love to see Michelle have a go at rugby! 🏉

[@allymcc2358]

Love the video Michelle! Would be so cool to see you train like an equestrian 🐎 anyone agree?

[@ari-in8ny]

i really enjoyed that they said she would inspire a little girl to believe that she can do this too. i’ve unfortunately heard a lot of guys say girls can’t play football. it’s refreshing to see pros hyping a girl up and encouraging her!! these guys have definitely earned my respect.

[@bigpun8628]

Its funny, she hits you with all that charm, that adorable laugh, then with all that athletic ability. Very cool

[@victoriasmith5026]

I’m a female and a huge football fan. I would LOVE to be able to experience this. It looks so badass and fun.

[@imaginary_Kyle]

Wow, the coaches were all awesome!

[@Ronaldo_EDITZZZZZ]

I love how she can show ppl they can do anything they want in life and I love how she made this video because she shows not only boys can play football girls can to

[@juliafig17]

When was it high school we played touch football and during my first game I did a fade out and had to jump to catch the ball and when I was landing I ended up doing a backward somersault into the end zone. We player touch foot ball because everyone was blind or low vision and the only gear we had were helmets. I have played a variety of positions including line backer, tight end and running back

[@jessmoore8629]

such a beast! You should try Olympic diving !

[@michaelmagallanes3501]

Mass * Acceleration = Winning! Haha I knew my physics professor was wrong. Thanks for clarifying, Michelle!

[@MRPOTATO98142]

You are so brave I lov all of your vids you proved that girls can do anything keep up the good work

[@LunarRat]

all of your videos are amazing keep up the great work!

[@michellerivera1710]

WOULD LOVE TO SEE MICHELLE DO COLORGUARD OR WINTERGUARD 🔥

[@kintpuash88]

These are my coaches!!! One of the best of the valley

[@buglbee6175]

Oh my goodness your such a inspiration to me. I love your videos and I have a challenge accepted idea! I have my scuba diving license and It’s a huge mental and physical challenge and I think you’ll love it! Thank you, have a wonderful day!

[@shadowisinsane845]

I just discovered your channel, but my god you are impressive I know what I'll be watching all day

[@Yentl_Meijer_Archery]

It would be so cool if you trained like an olympic Archer. Not with the old wooden bows, but with the high tech from now :)

[@marencheaney6328]

i love this video! it is so inspiring to me, and one day i want to play football! #challengeacsepted

[@KiaHockey]

I REQUESTED THIS VIDEOMFOR SO LONG THANK YOU!

[@kcvvv]

Wished I had the chance to experience this ! love football 🙌🏽

[@ryomario90]

Hey! I'd like to see you train as a professional sim racer in Assetto Corsa Competizione, maybe in one of the future challenge accepted videos? pretty please ^^

[@Nazia87_]

She always uploads her video on the right time.

[@lovinbaekhyun7176]

Such a cool experience! I kinda wanna try it now hahaha! Amazing video, michelle!

[@stellarae8257]

I love this video so much. Football is such a male-dominated space so it’s super intimidating. I feel that “we have to work 10x harder just to get the same amount of respect” vibe. But all of these men were so kind, encouraging, and welcoming. I wanted to be a kicker back when I was in middle school and high school but I ended up choosing to dedicate my time to dancing instead. But man, I’d love to get to just train and play some! I feel like I really missed out there. And I think I could have actually done well as a kicker 😭😢💞

[@jaredmarquez9101]

I'm still waiting on the episode when she runs for president

[@athena7433]

Gonna be a bit cuz she’s 27

[@Kian_Karbor]

Train like basketball or baseball or hockey player too. Those videos will be fire

[@tatianagomez5854]

Yassss girl! Looks like you had fun but picked it up fast 👾🤟🏻

[@peyton5554]

This is one of my favorite challenges you have done it made me laugh so hard when you tackled the blow up