American Football

More than 900 universities in the US offer scholarships for American Football players that would like to play college football and earn a university degree. College football is the best way to become a better football player, develop yourself physically and mentally, to grow an international network of friends and to develop yourself to your full potential. In addition, you will earn a respected university degree that will serve as the foundation for a successful career.

For many players, college football is the perfect way to become a professional player in the NFL.

How does college football work?

College football is much different from “regular” football, which obviously is a huge sport in the USA. The differences between college football and NFL football are very large.

On average, a college football team consists of approximately 100 players. In addition, there is a coaching staff with 10-20 coaches, physical therapists and more, all working on one job: improving the team. Teams compete against other universities in conferences. The ultimate goal? Winning the conference! Winning the conference means your team qualifies for the national NCAA championships, where the best teams in the US compete for the national title.

A typical game day in college football is a huge party for students. Aside from the game itself, many activities are hosted in all kinds of forms, and loads of fans and families show up at the stadiums to cheer on their favorite teams. A game is played in 4 different “quarters”. The rules are similar to the rules in the NFL.

College Football fun & facts

Did you know that..

• College Football has more fans than the NFL?
• There are multiple college football stadiums seating over 100,000 fans?
• The average revenues for a university on “game day” are approximately $15 million?
• A large number of college football players get drafted to big contracts with NFL teams?
• Most college football players are nationally recognized super stars, often contracting large sponsorship deals after college?
• We believe that you should have seen at least one college football game in your life to really understand what the stadium experience is all about?
• Yearly competitions are set up for girls wanting to become cheerleaders for the college football teams?

The college football system is divided into multiple divisions across which over 900 university teams are represented. Therefore, the level of football varies from top amateur players and players in the national teams to players who play at the regional level.

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Academic requirements

To play college football you have to graduate from high school. Depending on your country and your academic background, we can select a university and a college football pathway that fits your academic standard.

American universities offer a wide range of courses catered towards different education levels. So, as long as you meet the requirements, we will be able to help you find a university that matches your level and your area of interest. Are you not sure whether you meet the requirements? Feel free to contact us.

Scholarships

Studying at an American university can cost up to $75,000 per year. However, almost all universities with a football team offer athletic (and academic) scholarships to cover these costs.

Slamstox helps you find scholarships so that your college football experience will be financially affordable. Some Slamstox players receive full scholarships, which means they do not have to pay anything for four years of college football and studies. Others receive partial scholarships that cover part of the total cost of attendance. Your scholarship depends on your athletic level, academic level, wishes and ambitions.

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Slamstox guides you and your parents through the complete process of becoming a college football player and we help you find football and academic scholarships at a university in the United States.

We create your full (online) player profile and use our expansive network of over 2,000 college football coaches to find a university that matches your level, wishes and requirements.

Additionally, we create your college football recruiting video, organize tournaments, showcases and practices, and we help set up a personalized plan which will put you on the radar of college coaches who are looking for new players.

Career opportunities after college football

After you finish your four years of college football, there are many different opportunities for you to pursue, either on or off the court. Some of the best college players choose a professional career, while others focus on a career in their field of study (business, healthcare, technology, politics, etc).

Did you know that Slamstox can help you find a job after your college career in the US?

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