1. Consider any changes to your diet. You are an athlete and when considering what you should and should not eat you must realize that your body is like a machine. If you put good fuel into your body you can expect it to run well while you demand peak performance. Training requires a lot of calories and the proper nutrients and minerals. Study up on websites that offer nutritional advice and develop a diet that is right for you. Here's a couple good ones to get you started: E-How & Kids Health
2. Get outside and play. If you're not involved in any organized sports or have any daily exercise opportunities, now is the time to consider getting outdoors for 45-60 minutes each day for vigorous play. During the season you will be required to practice for 90 minutes at a time and it's easier on your body to adapt to this change now instead of waiting for the first day of practice. Anything you can do to increase your endurance, strength and flexibility is a good start.
3. Become a student of the game. Start watching football on tv. Go to the library and check out books on football. Ask questions about things you don't understand. Learn what all the positions are on offense and defense. Learn the basic terminology used in football.
4. Play the game. There is no substitute for grabbing three or four of your neighbors and playing backyard football. It teaches leadership, teamwork, and problem solving while you have fun and exercise. It's a win, win, win!!! All of the heroes of the game started in the backyard of some neighborhood drawing up plays in the dirt.
5. Mark your calendars so you don't miss any games or practices. The schedule is already posted on the team website so make sure you've written down those dates on your calendar so you don't accidently double book your calendar.
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