Playing professional football is a dream for many—but it's also a high-pressure, grueling job. If you're the pro player on the field, millions of people are scrutinizing your every play, expecting you to make your blocks, outsmart your opponents, move the ball to your end zone, and score. To play at 100 percent on Sundays, you are constantly preparing for the next game—practicing, lifting weights, going to meetings, or watching video. Throughout the year, you must also maintain your fitness through proper workouts, rest, and nutrition. Playing in the pros is an incredible challenge. But for those who suit up on Sundays, the journey is totally worth it. This book, which was reviewed by six-year National Football League (NFL) veteran Michael Lehan, offers an authentic look at what life is like as a pro football player. You'll learn: • How players climb the ranks to reach the NFL • What daily life is like for an NFL player • How NFL players prevent and treat injuries Go behind the scenes and see what it's really like to be an NFL star!

Filled with compelling photos of the most important teams, games, players and events as determined by the officials of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, this fascinating and in-depth book will enthrall sports fans.

A look at how close the Mafia came to gaining control of professional football explores the seamy underside of college sports, money laundering, gambling, and game fixing.

"Provides instructional tips on how to improve one's football skills, including quotes and advice from professional coaches and athletes"--Provided by publisher.

Countless young football players dream of breaking into the NFL and scoring the winning touchdown of the Super Bowl. Those on their way to the pros and those who just want to know more about athletes' journeys will appreciate an insider's look at the training and perseverance needed to make it big. Youth, high school, and college teams, the NFL Draft, and women's football are some of the topics covered in this well-researched volume. Readers will love both the appealing text as well as the action-packed color photographs of their favorite players.

An introduction to basic skills, tactics, and rules of football, with tips from professional players.

There are a lot of aspects to playing football in the NFL beyond Sunday. Read this book to learn more about what professional football players do beyond game time.