If I had to tell a young player with ISFL aspirations one thing, it would be simply to stay in school. Zach Crossley only made it to the ISFL because he was a stellar student in high school. Crossley was not a major recruit when it came to football during his high school years. By achieving a good GPA, he was able to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin to walk on to the football program. Without that chance in college, Crossley would never have had the chance to realize his dream of playing in the ISFL. In addition to academics allowing a player to pursue the ISFL, it also allows the player to have options outside the league. Not every football player is going to make the ISFL, but every football player can work their ass off and get an education that allows them to have a decent career. Staying in school is the number one thing anyone can do to make sure they have the best opportunity to succeed at their sport. Other than that be sure to eat right and get a full night sleep every night. No 3AM call of duty binges if you can avoid it.
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