Hi Everyone,

Eric Brock here in Paisley, Florida, where I’m training for Auburn’s Pro Day on March 10th. In the photo above, I’m doing the short shuttle, working on changing direction with good balance.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with how athletes like myself prepare to be at our best on a specific day – whether that’s at the NFL Combine, or a Pro Day at our school – I’ll be recounting my training experiences over the next six weeks here at AthleticRepublic.com. But before I bring you up to date on my current activities, I’d like to tell you a little about myself.

I played strong safety at Auburn University and was a starter for the Tigers the past three years. I actually graduated in the Fall of 2006, with a degree in Public Administration, but I had another year of eligibility left and played the 2007 season, while I took some more courses to help fulfill a minor in education. And am I glad I did!

You see, if I hadn’t gone back to Auburn to play last season, I would not have had the self-satisfaction of playing on a team that beat Alabama in the Iron Bowl (17-10) in my final home game as an Auburn Tiger. Even though we beat Alabama every year I played at Auburn, I was injured and didn’t play in the 2006 Iron Bowl, so this year’s win was especially sweet.

One other highlight of my career at Auburn was our game against LSU in 2006. I made the game-saving tackle of Craig Davis on the 4-yard line in a hard fought 7-3 win over then-seventh ranked LSU. Earlier in that game I deflected a fourth-down pass to stop another LSU drive. USA Today’s readers voted me player of the week after that game.

Anyway, all that is now in the past. I’m focused and looking ahead to my next big test – Pro Day at Auburn, which is scheduled for March 10th. It’s my one big chance to impress NFL scouts prior to the NFL Draft in April and I’m going to give it everything I’ve got.

I’m here at All-Star Sports Camps, a member of the Athletic Republic network of training facilities, training hard everyday under the supervision of Todd Robinett. Over the next six weeks, both Todd and I will be providing updates and insights about my training. I hope you’ll check back frequently here at AthleticRepublic.com and follow along.

Thanks for reading.