My Journey from High School Football to College Athletics

💪I transformed myself physically and mentally to become a successful running back in high school.

🎓Despite having military aspirations, I decided to pursue college football at Army.

🏆I achieved great success in high school, leading my team to an undefeated record, receiving national attention, and being heavily recruited.

🔒The cancellation of several games due to opponents' fear of facing me brought both disappointment and increased attention.

🤔After a series of impressive performances, I had to make a difficult decision between joining the military or pursuing college football.

What position did you play in high school?

—I started as a tight end but eventually switched to running back in my junior year.

Did you consider joining the military?

—Yes, my family has a strong military background, and I originally planned to join the military after high school.

Which college offers did you receive?

—I received scholarship offers from military teams like Army, Navy, and the Air Force, as well as other colleges in the area and even Alabama.

Why did you choose to commit to Army?

—Despite receiving offers from top-tier programs like Alabama, I felt a strong connection to the military and decided to pursue my dream of playing football at Army.

How has college football been so far?

—It has been a challenging journey with some setbacks, but I remain determined to prove myself and make an impact on the field.

00:00Introduction: My name is Zach Meadows, and I had dreams of joining the military while playing high school football.

01:50Transitioning to Running Back: I switched positions to running back in my junior year, where I thrived and showcased my skills.

06:21High School Success: I achieved great success in high school, leading my team to an undefeated record and receiving national attention from college recruiters.

07:59Canceled Games and Increased Attention: The cancellation of several games due to opponents' fear of facing me brought disappointment but also increased attention.

09:00Choosing Between Military and College Football: Despite having military aspirations, I made the difficult decision to pursue college football at Army.

12:43College Football Experience: College football has been a challenging journey so far, but I remain determined to prove myself and make an impact on the field.