What Are Workouts Like At A D1 College Football Program?

[@archiereacts6656]

Dude ur literally the only utuber ive seen that will actually talks about this stuff... thx brother!

[@clayraterman]

Absolutely my man! Happy to help - I remember trying to figure this stuff out on my own back then as well.

[@randallmcgrath9345]

I second that. Theres very few doing videos on this let alone giving important details like Clay R. Love this guy.

[@moreeditz4891]

Exactly

[@justinhupe8624]

Thanks for this insight on what the training really consists of! Do you have any advice on a solid workout schedule/training regiment for someone trying to prepare for a walk on as a skill player? What main lifts and accessory lifts are important and what should the volume:intensity look like for most workouts? Appreciate it man!

[@clayraterman]

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[@dominiccaraballo4707]

@@clayraterman this is exactly the situation im In as well and questions I also have. If I reach out will u help me ?

[@dominiccaraballo4707]

Did he ever get back to u? I have the same question

[@cotoniomoses3454]

I’m 28 years old do you think I can make a d1 roster I run a 4.7 bench 225 31 reps I’m a good running back

[@clayraterman]

I'm not the right one to ask if you can make it - if you have eligibility left and are enrolled in a D1 college go try! I can't speak for what these schools need at the time

[@cotoniomoses3454]

@Mike Simms no sir my grades are okay but I didn’t enrolled at 18

[@cotoniomoses3454]

@@clayraterman Thank you clay 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@cotoniomoses3454]

@Mike Simms I just wanna play I love to play d2 or d3 football i still has eligible. I rather tryout college than trying out for any other league.

[@randytawiah8855]

What did special team players do?

[@nickseme15]

Randy, all special teams players would also be assigned or with a position group as well. Long snappers, kickers and punters would be the only true “specialists” that were not on either offensive/defensive sides of the ball. With that being said, the entire team would go through the same lifts, competitions, etc. Training was tailored by position, but were pretty similar in nature. Thanks for the question and following along!

[@clayraterman]

Everyone does it all!

[@johnmackshighlights8103]

What was the week leading up to the game

[@nickseme15]

John, THE GAME week was dialed up a notch. Ohio State has great respect for the rivalry and we prepared as such. We have an awesome tradition where after our Sunday run-through, players partner with the band to complete script Ohio. Lastly, the team would have a “Senior Tackle” send-off to commemorate the players who will be leaving the program after the season. Thanks for the question! Go Buckeyes!

[@chickenbotquack8245]

Do you guys get any time off in the summer to go home, or did you guys stay on campus?

[@clayraterman]

Stayed on campus - if you're looking for time off, you're in the wrong sport lmao

[@mattstevenson2907]

What position did u play?

[@clayraterman]

I played safety in college! In highschool, I played corner and receiver...made my name at corner though so I actually tried out as a corner and got chosen for safety instead, so sometimes gotta go with what the team needs most!

[@johnmackshighlights8103]

What would they do with internships if you had to do one with there major. And would u get any time off like a week or two off

[@nickseme15]

John, players and the Director of Player Personnel would plan internships and job shadows around the football schedule. Academic advisors were heavily involved in your class scheduling, etc. With that being said, they would not limit Clay or I from exploring certain career opportunities. Typically you would not get a week or weeks off. You would still have to fit workouts and practice in your schedule. Overall, the winter, spring and summer months were more suited for those non-football opportunities. Thanks!

[@johnmackshighlights8103]

Nick Seme so i could go on a vacation but they would give me a work out to do when away

[@nickseme15]

John, it doesn’t work quite like that. You have a week off after the season, after Spring ball and over the 4th of July. If they are not scheduled days off for the entire team, then you would NOT be allowed to be on vacation. I mean, you could go on vacation, but they would kick you off the team if it wasn’t a legitimate excuse for missing a workout, practice, etc. Collegiate sports are a major commitment which requires you sacrificing vacations, hobbies and free time.

[@clayraterman]

No time off other than scheduled by the team (right after the season ends, spring break, and a week in summer usually before summer classes start.) And internships you could occasionally do a 2-3 day one over summer or try to work in times that didn't require you to be at football (rare).