Prep News

Aug 14 2014

Scholar Baller® of the Month: Joshua Dobbs

Every month, NFL Player Engagement and Scholar Baller® highlight a high school or college football student-athlete for their outstanding performance in the classroom and community. This month’s Scholar-Baller of the Month is Joshua Dobbs, a sophomore quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers.

Aug 11 2014

Part 2 - HOF Weekend: A daughter's perspective

Saenea Williams, daughter of 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee Aeneas Williams, shares her experience from HOF Weekend in Canton, OH.

Aug 01 2014

HOF Weekend: A daughter's perspective

Daughter of 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee Aeneas Williams shares her thoughts on growing up with her Dad and the special weekend ahead.

Jul 21 2014

4th and 1 Camp Helping Kids Prepare for Life

Miami Dolphins Director of Player Development Kaleb Thornhill enjoys mentoring kids. So when he found out about the non-profit youth football and academic camp 4th and 1 and its mission to help student-athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds go to college, he knew he needed to bring it to his alma mater, Michigan State University, in his hometown, East Lansing, Mich.

Jul 21 2014

The Jefferson Awards Lead360 Finalist

In June, 16 year old Valerie Weisler joined the NFL at the Jefferson Awards National Ceremony, where she represented her organization, The Validation Project, a global movement uniting teenagers to turn passion into positive action through community service and mentorships.

Jul 21 2014

An Interview With Coach John Beam

Coach John Beam, the Head Football Coach and Athletic Director for Laney College, has coached twelve players in the National Football League.

Jul 21 2014

Positioning Yourself for Admission to College: The College Interview

Not all schools grant interviews, and you shouldn't freak out if your local admissions rep is too busy to interview you. It doesn't mean you won't be admitted! If you do score an interview, take it seriously. But rest assured that it will not make or break you.

Jul 08 2014

Scholar Baller® of the Month: Laken Tomlinson

Every month, NFL Player Engagement and Scholar Baller® highlight a high school or college football student-athlete for their outstanding performance in the classroom and community. This month’s Scholar-Baller of the Month is Laken Tomlinson, a senior offensive lineman for Duke University.

Jun 22 2014

An Interview with Coach Elwood Townsend

Coach Elwood Townsend, the Head Football Coach for The Academies at Frederick Douglass High School since 2008, coached the Mighty Ducks to the Baltimore City Division II Championship in 2013.

Jun 22 2014

Good Men = Great Families

We don’t often (ever?) associate the NFL with parenting. As a pediatrician, I get it. These gifted athletes come to the NFL to play well, help get their team to the Super Bowl, draw large crowds and well, make money for the organization.