Have you ever watched a football game, but found yourself stuck on one particular play?

Remote in hand, you watched a 30-yard running play live, but then hit the rewind button three or four times trying to understand exactly what happened.

This time I’m going to focus on the left guard. He pulled and sealed off the strong side linebacker.

This time I’m going to watch the tight end. He came in motion across the formation, then at the snap combined with the left tackle to neutralize a charging rusher.

This time I’m going to watch the fullback. He charged through the hole created by the pulling left guard, and sealed off the middle linebacker to the inside.

This time I’m watching the receiver. He dashed inside, determined to take out the safety charging in to make a play.

Now you can see how the entire play unfolded. Everyone had a role in the success, not just the elusive running back, credited with a 30-yard scamper. 

If this sounds like you, comfortable not just watching the ball, but truly appreciating the orchestration and evaluation of plays, you've discovered a passion that you should explore deeper, and quite possibly turn into a job. 

Many people watch football, they cheer, dress-up, tailgate and ride the emotional roller coaster of wins and losses. But most fans don't analyze the game in detail. They don't know why things happen, they just know that they do.

Then there are people who watch the game differently, they don't just follow the ball, they see the formation, the movement of the defense, hear the audibles from the quarterback and anticipate moves as they happen. That's a deeper knowledge, and an attention to detail that NFL teams want.

So how do you turn this passion for football related details into a job? 

By taking our Digital Video Editing with XOS digital course.

Led by Mike Stoeber, Jacksonville Jaguars Assistant Director of Football Technologies and Nate Bigelow, Tight Ends/Running Backs coach at Southern Virginia University, this 8-week online course will put you on the road to a sports career in video technology.

“Learning the technology that teams use in scouting and analysis, like XOS digital, prepares people to immediately go to professional and college teams with the skill sets they need,” says course mentor Mike Stoeber.  “When you know how to use the technology to create the results teams want, immediately you are head and shoulders above the competition.”

If you have a passion for football learn the skill set that will get you hired in your dream career! Sign up for Digital Video Editing with XOS technology and learn the tools the pro’s use!

About the Author: Dr. Lynn Lashbrook is the President and Founder of Sports Management Worldwide, the first ever online sports management school with a mission to educate future sports business executives.

Dr. Lashbrook has been involved in the sports industry for over 40 years and is a respected voice in the industry, having contributed to ESPN, Comcast SportsNet, Forbes, SiriusXM, CNBC, Rugby World, The New York Times, the London Free Press, Yahoo Sports and many more. 

As a certified NFL agent, Dr. Lashbrook has represented over 100 NFL clients, including former 1st rounder Mark Fields, 9-time Pro Bowler Brian Dawkins and Miami Dolphins Quarterback Matt Moore. He is a passionate and enthusiastic teacher, known for helping students strategize ways to reach their career goals in the world of sports.