The National Underclassmen Combine: The Dawning of a new Era in White Plains/Monroe

The National Underclassmen Combine hits White Plains/Monroe area for the first time in history. Athletes from the local area will now have the opportunity to compete locally instead of traveling to Long Island or North, NJ, with the event slated for Saturday at Middletown HS.

Countless New Yorkers have attend the renowned Ultimate 100 Camp and Anto Almasin of Massena HS, was amongst the elite performers at the Top Prospect camp.

"New York always has good athletes, period", NUC CEO & President David Schuman stated emphatically. "Boston, Long Island and North Jersey are three of our better camps on the East Coast, so it is only fitting that some of those athletes and many more venture to the White Plains/Monroe camp."

Participants will showcase their athletic talents in the 40-yard dash, broad jump, bench press, vertical leap, and shuttle run. In addition to the official combine testing, athletes partake in individual period, including drills, 1 on 1’s, 3 on 3’s, and other position oriented competitions.

The with 8^th-9th  graders are scheduled the field at 8 am, while sophomores and juniors have the chance to shine at 1 o’clock this Saturday.

Athletes can sign up for the White Plains combine on www.nationalunderclassmen.com or call 1-888-NUC-MVP1 for more details.

Interview with Dallas LB MVP/Future D1 Star Alexander Lyons!

Coach Schuman: What did you do to prepare for the National Underclassmen Combine?
Alexander Lyons: My regimen like workout at the school prepared me for the National Underclassmen Combine. I also watched the NFL combine on TV.

Coach Schuman: Have you been to the NUC before? How did you do? What were your expectations going into this years event?
Alexander Lyons: Yes, twice last year. I was awarded the LB MVP at both events, the LB MVP for the Ultimate 100 and I was invited to the Top Prospect in Oklahoma. My expectations going into this years event was to compete and do better than I did last year.

Coach Schuman: You were MVP! What are your goals now?
Alexander Lyons: To constantly improve my skills and strive to become the best athlete of the combine.

Coach Schuman: How did you hear about the National Underclassmen Combine and what was your favorite part about the event?
Alexander Lyons: I heard about the National Underclassmen Combine through a 7 on 7 coach. My favorite part was the 1 on 1's and competing with other talented prospects in my region.

Coach Schuman: If you can choose 5 schools where you would be interested in playing what would they be?
Alexander Lyons: Florida, LSU, Texas, OU and USC

Coach Schuman: What do you like about high school football? What are your goals for your team and yourself?
Alexander Lyons: The competition, team work, brotherhood, trust and camaraderie. My goals for my team is to win a state championship. The goal for myself is to be the best linebacker I can be to help my team win a state championship.

Coach Schuman: Do you play other sports? Tell me about your accomplishments?
Alexander Lyons: Yes, I played basketball and I threw the shot put in Junior High School. I won the MVP for basketball and I won first place in the shot put competition.

Coach Schuman: What is your favorite thing about football? What makes it a great sport to you?
Alexander Lyons: I enjoy the competition. The adrenalin rush of being on the field making the big play and knowing I'm helping the team win.

Coach Schuman: Tell me about your training regimen...How do you get better every day?
Alexander Lyons: My training regimen consist of weight lifting and running for a total of 3 hours per day. I get better every day by increasing my reps, building my speed, eat more healthy foods, and try to out work my teammates by giving it all I got.

Coach Schuman: What are you looking for in a college? Academically? football?
Alexander Lyons: Academics and football, In academics, I'm looking to get my bachelors and a masters degree; In football I want a chance to play football and the opportunity to win a national championship.