Caleb Thomas '13 Recruiting Profile

Hey, Coach! Let me start by saying 'thank you' for taking the time to view my profile.

Football is not just a sport for me, but a passion. I started out playing running back in city league football at the age of nine, where I earned the league nickname of "Moose" for my physical and all-out style of play. From that first year on, my love for football turned into an everyday passion. Whether in the off-season, practice or gametime, my coaches have always spoken of my "heart" and "passion" to play the game. In fact, while many of my teammates actually believe there is such thing in football as "post-season", I personally go from "pre-season" to "Football Season" and then right back into "pre-season" once the season's final game is played. In other words, football is a year-around sport to me.

//ACADEMICS//
Now that I am close to graduation (2013), it is my goal to play football in college. Please know that I am open to exploring/attending college in various parts of the U.S. as opportunity occurs.
 
I am a serious academic student (3.6 GPA) with a goal to earn a great education at a solid college/university, with minimal plans of continuing directly into a Master's program. I am presently undecided in my major, but exploring psychology, business management and exercise physiology.

//ATTITUDE & LEADERSHIP//
Coach, I come from a strong Christian home where I have developed a desire to help people, be a part of a team and improve in every area of my life - especially as it relates to football. I have a self-disciplined, strong work ethic and I've learned to be productive with short amounts of time. Bottom line: I do whatever it takes to get the job done. I have a natural leadership mentality and have the tendency to excel under tight circumstances.

//ATHLETIC ABILITY//
Along with my private training with RCL Sports and Agility/Conditioning Training and Elite GameSpeed, I live in the weight room prepping for next football season. I presently weigh a hard 182 lbs. and have a compact/explosive kick, while keeping great flexibility, quick feet and good vision on the field. My longest punt has been 78 yards while my longest hangtime has been 6.2 seconds.  I have been fortunate to play football at the Varsity level since my freshman year. I was the team's second leading rusher. In the spring of 2012, I joined the Track Team where I competed in the Long-Jump, Shotput and ran on the 4X100 relay team.

//POSITIONS PLAYED//
Offense: Starting RB/FB
Defense: Starting OLB
Special Teams: Starting Punter & Kick-Off Return

//AWARDS//
2011 - All District Honorable Mention. 
2011 - All County Honorable Mention - "Athlete".
2012 - Invited/Attended the FBU "Elite Player TOP GUN Camp" (RB) - Williamsburg, Va.
2012 - Invited/Played in "South Florida All Star Game" (RB & FB) - December 8
2012 - Recieved Lakeland Christian School's 2012 Team "Blue Collar Award"

Coach, I have a great knowledge and understanding of football, and I am eagerly looking for a great school and football program that I can continue growing in the classroom, while learning/contributing/excelling on the football field. It is my absolute determination to play football at the next level after High School. I would love to talk with you or someone on your Coaching Staff about the impact I can bring to your 2013 team - both on and off the field. Hope to hear from you soon!