Director of Football operations
Director of Football Operations
Will A. Croom III
The 1st String Performance division's mission is to bridge the gap between College coaches and the athlete. We are committed to helping High School Football players, in their pursuit in hopes of playing Football in College.
Will is a 2000 graduate from Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School. During his career he was a team Captain for the Warriors and was named DCL Offensive player of the year in (1999) along with other awards he played in the prestigious Shriners bowl. After Lincoln Sudbury, Will earned a Football Scholarship signing to the University of West Georgia NCAA members of the Gulf South Conference. He played running back for the Wolves in (2004 - 2005) finishing his Football career in 2008 with the AFL2 New England Surge Arena franchise. Will has a passion for helping young athletes with recruiting, and all around skill development.
What we do.
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Connect High school Football players with College scouts from our network of coaches.
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Host events that will help athletes showcase their ability and gain exposure while competing against area competition.
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Host Combines for New England area Public, Prep school athletes as well as Post Graduate and Junior College players.
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Focus on NCAA clearinghouse and academic awareness.
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Provide guidance through the recruiting process for parents and the athlete.
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Offseason training services like Animal house training will be provided.
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7 on 7 winter, spring and summer passing leagues, that will give players an outlet to perfect their game while having a competitive setting.
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We will provide athletes with advice on how to be marketable to a recruiter or scout through camp attendance, combines and highlight reel assistance.
TESTIMONIALS
Will A.Croom III
Lincoln Sudbury class of 2000
Bridgton Academy
University of West Georgia
The idea of this type of program excites me. I would have loved to have something like this when I was in High School. To have an opportunity to hone my skills and showcase my abilities would have helped develop my game in so many ways. I know the kids will love getting out there to compete against area competition and not having to wait till the fall. To have something like this available, all in one setting will be an invaluable asset for the players. The programs that 1st String Performance will provide, would have helped me ten fold with better exposure during my recruiting process. Being able to learn how to read defenses and terminology of today’s game are necessary for College Football success early on.
Javar Coleman: Committed to University of Maine
New Hampton Prep NH 2012
Coming from having no help and no one believing in me but immediate family. Coach Croom recognized what I had and did all he could to help me. When he tells you he will do what he can, he is going to do it, he isn't a guy you have to chase for answers. It was great getting to know Coach Croom and I encourage everyone to definetly pay attention to what he has to say.
Matt Angelo
DEAN COLLEGE
NEW BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL 2011
I would just like to thank you for all the help you have given me, because of your help I am now almost to where I want to be and that is at the Division 1 level. You know a lot about the game of football and you have told me and taught me a lot of things. I would also like to thank you about your help with school itself, in order to play football I need the grades and you have told me that is the most important thing many times. You are a good person for helping all of the kids that you are helping. They will not be dissapointed
I would like to thank you for going out of your way to help me with football. I can tell your very passionate for the game of football just as much as I am. Unlike many other people I have known, you help me keep my head up during times I want to look down. Its great to know theres good people out there like you who want to help others succeed. I want you to know that I appreciate everything you do for me. Not just for me but for others as well. The letter you wrote to coach Devine gave me a lot of motivation. I cannot thank you enough for that one. Your a great guy and I'm always in your corner -
Trevon Offley
Suffield Academy 2012
John Baranowsky
Lincoln Sudbury High School class of 2003
Hargrave Military Academy
University of Connecticut
James Madison University
This program will prepare you for your future in the College game. It will give you confidence and bolster future success on and off the field. During my senior year of High School I was completely lost in the recruiting process. My only option was to go to prep school. With something like 1st String Performance, this would have saved time and money. Programs like this would have better prepared me for the College game, 1st String Provides exposure that would otherwise not be available.
Dan Polaski
Longmeadow High School class of 2008
Hargrave Military Academy
University of Western Carolina
