Mike Ryan

I'll be entering the Portal with 1 year of eligibility as a Grad Transfer (Dm me for full film ) All Conference LB

Damian Carrano Grad Transfer LB-EDGE-FB Amherst College LB Class of 2026 Tape 6'1 230 350 lb Bench 505 lb Squat 3.85 GPA

Football IQ isn’t optional. It’s your edge. Study harder, play smarter.

Weekly Zoom call with @LinebackerProt1 been working all off-season to improve my IQ and playmaking ability. Smartest player on and off the field. Ready to dominate any level. @MulumbaT @CoachMRyan

Blessed to receive a full Scholarship offer from UMASS! Thank you @coachharasymiak @UMassFootball for the opportunity to pursue my academic and football career. Thank you @coachbanks9 @LoomisFootball.

If you're an athlete, Listen to this from a former NFL player. "It's all between the ears."

LBs looking to dominate next season and put in THE WORK this off-season!!! Linebacker Prototype is open for in-person training at these locations: • Montreal • Edmonton • Toronto • Ottawa • Connecticut And we have a program for the online guys who aren't in the areas above. So if you're a serious linebacker who's looking to put in work and dominate offenses next season? DM me "LBP" and I'll reach out to discuss how we can help you dominate.

Confidence isn’t built on game day. It’s built in the offseason, in the film room, and during practice. Every rep, every drill, and every study session adds to your belief in yourself. When you’ve done the work, you don’t hesitate. You execute.

Enjoyed the thread? Follow for more and if you're new here, here's a link to get 2 free videos on how to pre-snap read an offense: coaching.linebackerprototype.com/community

Stay in the moment. Overthinking kills confidence. Focus on the play in front of you, not the one behind you. Self-talk like: “One play at a time,” keeps you locked in and ready to perform.

The truth is, confidence doesn't show up like magic. It’s built step by step. Here’s how to create unshakable self-belief as a linebacker: >>🧵<<

Missed tackles don’t happen because of bad luck. They happen because of bad habits like: - Standing tall - Poor angles - Hesitation Fix these by drilling proper form: - Stay low - Drive through the ball carrier - Approach with controlled aggression

Football is a game of tendencies. Offenses repeat patterns. Great linebackers recognize these patterns pre-snap, anticipate the play, and act decisively. This part of your job isn’t about talent.i It’s about preparation.

3. Post-snap reaction. Pre-snap is preparation. Post-snap is execution. When the ball moves, trust your keys, and act decisively. Hesitation comes from uncertainty. Confidence comes from preparation. Football IQ isn’t talent—it’s preparation. Study the game, and you’ll control it.

2. Focus on tendencies. Study film to spot habits. Does the QB lock onto his first read? Do they run screens on 2nd and long? These patterns are your roadmap to dominating the offense.

If you’re slow to process plays, you’re already behind. Here’s how to sharpen your game understanding and play faster: >>🧵<<

Off-season is here. The time that dictates the next season's success. Are you looking to take advantage of your off-season with a proven linebacker plan? If so, click the link below to start your application process for Linebacker Prototype's program: coaching.linebackerprototype.com/inquiry-form

Off-season is here. The time that dictates the next season's success. Are you looking to take advantage of your off-season with a proven linebacker plan? If so, click the link below to start your application process for Linebacker Prototype's program: coaching.linebackerprototype.com/inquiry-form

Football isn't just a physical game. It's a mental game. It's a big chess board with different strategies and tactics. And when you start learning the game? When you understand the role each play have within the overall game? You'll be a beast. Understand the game you play.

Most linebackers don't know how to watch film properly. They sit down and ask themselves "what am I looking for?" Then get confused at meetings with Coach and lost during plays. So I put together the 6 main elements of watching film and the questions to ask yourself : >>🧵<<