Cam Ward discusses multisport background and how it helped him become a great QB

[DMoney]

I had the privilege of sitting down with Cam Ward for a 30-minute, wide-ranging interview on his journey to Miami. This is part of a series called “Storm Sessions,” which will be running every Wednesday with some of the top student-athletes at Miami. I appreciate all who have supported us by tuning in. You can subscribe by clicking on the following links:

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One topic that we discussed is Cam’s multisport background and how it impacted him as a...

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[DMoney]

 

[skyman]

The people who only want these kids to specialize in one sport not gonna like this.

 

[FuriousStyles]

The people who only want these kids to specialize in one sport not gonna like this.

The amount of high level professional athletes who are world famous for playing a sport that is not their first love would blow some people’s minds. They just so happened to be much better at something else than the sport they love so the rode the wave.

 

[MedleyCane]

The people who only want these kids to specialize in one sport not gonna like this.

I once heard an interview with the late great Bill Walsh who was on his second coaching stint at Stanford. He said he loved to recruit talent from small programs and/or towns because they were inclined to play multiple sports, which would help them develop into better overall and competitive athletes. I think Jimmy and Butch had similar philosophies.

 

[edge]

Stay off the courts during the season lol

 

[CANEMC]

Start taking the easy layups instead of the threes! Lol Did I do that right?

 

[drewm3i]

The people who only want these kids to specialize in one sport not gonna like this.

It's really a dumb way to raise kids...have them play and be passionate about as many sports/worthy pursuits as possible! Then later figure out how to narrow it down.

 

[gatorsSUCK!]

Great show and interview!!!

 

[Memnon]

QB's that play Baseball in little league & High School always have stronger arms.

 

[JamesQuall]

QB's that play Baseball in little league & High School always have stronger arms.

Stronger arms and usually the ability to throw the ball in a multitude of ways. Such as while running, off balance, multiple different arm angles, usually a quicker release, etc.

 

[Calinative]

QB's that play Baseball in little league & High School always have stronger arms.

NFL scouting departments should really invest in buying up these like databases of youth sports (not just football) stat trackers, like Hudl+maxpreps and standardize everything. Control all that info, add on college and pff (and other providers) stats, combine results, coaching history + NFL contract history tagged to each player, and create their own giant *** AI prediction black box.... Too long term of a play though. Would be cool.

 

[canesupremacy]

Wonderful, enlightening article. He is that guy. Mario the QB whisperer

 

[kyle_schick]

Are there stats on how many NFL guys were multi-sport athletes growing up?

 

[Unsider]

Stronger arms and usually the ability to throw the ball in a multitude of ways. Such as while running, off balance, multiple different arm angles, usually a quicker release, etc.

That one 3-pointer he throws in one of the videos above, brought me visions of the chest pass he threw to RW. Stuff is real.

 

[JHallCanes]

Stronger arms and usually the ability to throw the ball in a multitude of ways. Such as while running, off balance, multiple different arm angles, usually a quicker release, etc.

Thanks for the memories Malik but Cam is gonna break your records this year

 

[Novacane32000]

Are there stats on how many NFL guys were multi-sport athletes growing up?

Per my AI buddy

1. For the 2022 NFL Draft, an even higher percentage of players were multisport athletes:
   • 88.9% of the drafted players participated in multiple sports in high school
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   • 68.7% of the drafted players participated in track and field
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   • 43.1% of the drafted players were involved in three or more sports
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2. In the 2020 NFL Draft:
   • 85% of the players drafted were multiple sport athletes in high school
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   • 56% participated in track and field, 44% in basketball, and 11% in baseball
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   • 31% played three sports, and 53% played two sports in high schoo

 

[Sauceo5]

Wrestling background as well

 

[caneingville]

Wrestling background as well

I’ve heard really good things with kids who do wrestling and football because of the flexibility and core strength.

My kid is only seven, but has been doing karate since three (green belt), and the core emphasis has really helped him make fast improvements with tackling and blocking. I’d be curious to see stats on this too.

 

[Bender]

I once heard an interview with the late great Bill Walsh who was on his second coaching stint at Stanford. He said he loved to recruit from small programs and/or towns because they were inclined to play multiple sports, which would them develop into better overall and competitive athlete. I think Jimmy and Butch had similar philosophies.

Bill Walsh was a former boxer in the college rankings and was actually pretty good. This was where his fascination with precise and accurate footwork came from.