For the first time ever, young athletes playing football get their own national football experience.  As you join more than 1.2 million student athletes taking the football field this fall , it is more important than ever that your sports career gets off to the right start.  With specific training tips from some of the premier players and coaches in the NFL, this event is more than razzle-dazzle. Regardless of your ability level, or team standings,  it will provide new incentive to work hard, eat right, stay focused and develop all of your potential.

Mid season, whether you are 4-0 or 0-4, you can use some encouragement.  Tony Dungy's Red Zone 09 is just what the doctor ordered.  Filled with stories from Super Bowl Champions who were often told they never had a chance, but somehow found the courage and perseverance to thrive and succeed, the event has a great balance between position tips, work out regimens, team building, and making good choices.  In the middle of the season, this kind of encouragement can turn things around or cement your place in the State finals.  The just released School Encore Presentation will allow every school to experience this powerful program.

One aspect of football is knowing how to prepare for college sports, particularly with scholarships in mind. Tony Dungy’s Red Zone provides solid answers to questions that many players and parents are asking.  With input from premier college coaches, players, parents and coaches can get a better understanding of what college coaches are looking for, and how to best present your case for inclusion in their program.  It also helps you assess whether a college football scholarship is a realistic option in your situation.  You'll also hear from players who did not recieve scholarships, but earned a place on the team and in the NFL because of their hard work and sacrifice.

The annual change of personnel in high schoolprovides huge opportunities for new players to step up their game, and find incredible rewards for testing the growth in their skills and abilities.  Throughout Tony Dungy’s Red Zone, pro players like Peyton Manning, Bob Sanders, Dallas Clark, Joseph Addai, Gary Brackett plus many others, share their high school experiences, which include all the same obstacles you face today.  This is a powerful moment to see and respond to the challenge of becoming a better player and a better person.

As players and teams nationwide commit to making this their best season ever, football may never be the same.  Tony Dungy’s Red Zone presents a whole new playing field, and in cooperation with MAXPREPS.COM, student athletes can track their progress throughout the season.