Game Day Preparations...

Hey guys, so I figured I'd blog about what a collegiate athlete's day is like on Game Day at Stonehill College. Usually Football games are on Saturdays, but we have two Friday games this year- so the exact "routine" is different since we don't have class on Saturdays... But this is what my Friday was like this week!

Friday Game Day

1. Wake Up

2. Eat Breakfast

3. Go to Class

4. Eat Lunch

5. See the Trainer

6. Watch Film

7. Pack Up (Away Games)

8. Team Meal

9. Get on the Bus

ONE- Wake Up

Woke up at 7AM!

Honestly, I'm not a morning person. I HATE MORNINGS... But it's important to get to class on time and eat every morning, especially on a Game Day. So I woke up, showered, put clothes on, and had a 5 course breakfast.

TWO- Eat Breakfast

100% Whey Protein Shake!

Remember how I said I'm not a morning person... yea. Instead of walking to the cafeteria, and since I was running late to class- a protein shake in the morning usually satisfies my stomachs deepest urges.

So after breakfast, I had to go to class and be a student. It's important for "student-athletes" to go to class and do their work.

THREE- Go to Class

Professor Faria teaching Spanish Class!

This guy is hilarious. If you want to take a language, happen to choose Spanish, and get placed in Intermediate... I would highly suggest taking Faria. The workload isn't too time consuming, he makes the class fun, and he has a funny laugh. After class you gotta grab lunch!

FOUR- Eat Lunch

Lunch at the Hill!

I love the food at the Hill. I'll probably do a blog about the Hill, because it's that good. I happened to get a Angus Burger with fries, and a Buffalo Chicken Pizza. Haha, so maybe not the best choice of food? But since Lamar Odom of the LA Lakers eats candy before games... I can eat junk food! I just pray that my metabolism never slows down.

FIVE- See the Trainer

Training Room

I've had the joy of spending a lot of time in the training room. I'll also be blogging about this aspect of Stonehill life in the near future. We have amazing trainers, and a great training room.

SIX- Watch Film

#80 John Gomes watching Film

Watching film is an important aspect of Football. While we do watch film as a team, getting in your own individual time is important for success. Learning routes and plays, defensive coverages, team tendencies, athletic personal... you can never be over prepared for a game.

SEVEN- Packing Up

#10 Eddie Vachon in the Locker Room

For away games, football players and athletes need to make sure they have everything they need for the game. Making sure you have your helmet and shoulder pads, jersey and cleats, etc. It's important to not leave anything behind. We have a new locker room too! I'll be blogging about this as well.

EIGHT- Team Meal

#88 J Rob getting food

Team Meals are mandatory. It's important to eat a good meal before a Game- that way you have the energy to keep you going for the entire game.

NINE - Get on the bus

Waiting to leave

DON'T BE LATE! Leaving at 3:30PM means being there on time. If you're late, chances are you're going to drive yourself to the game, and get an earful from the coach. Expect up-downs and running for this as well.

GAME TIME

Well, that's what my day was like this past Friday. Being a collegiate athlete takes a lot of work, but I wouldn't have it any other way.