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Film study is an essential aspect of athletic development and improvement, as mentioned in the context. It involves watching recorded game footage to analyze plays, techniques, and strategies. This allows players and coaches to understand their opponents, improve their own skills, and develop game plans. In both high school and college, the emphasis on film study highlights its importance in honing one's abilities and gaining a competitive edge. It's clear from the context that dedicating time to film study is crucial for athletes looking to excel in their sport.

BRYCE WILCOX | MICHIGAN FOOTBALL

And , you know , it was more about , you know , getting the technique , learning the plays . But in high school is when I really started to watch film and that's when my high school coach , coach Dallas , he really broke down how to watch film . And now in college , you know , you kind of can see how crucial that is to watch film and to better your game on , on in the film room rather than on the field .

BRYCE WILCOX | MICHIGAN FOOTBALL

Just having a positive mindset , you know , going to class , keeping those grades up and what I wish I learned , you know , transitioning from high school to college . Uh and just the development process , I would say watching film , uh watching film is just so crucial . It just , it allows you to almost cheat .

BRYCE WILCOX | MICHIGAN FOOTBALL

But in high school is when I really started to watch film and that's when my high school coach , coach Dallas , he really broke down how to watch film . And now in college , you know , you kind of can see how crucial that is to watch film and to better your game on , on in the film room rather than on the field . Oh , my senior year , I , I didn't play any sports and II , I think playing sports in high school were , were definitely a crucial way of , you know , just being an athlete and just everything .

BRYCE WILCOX | MICHIGAN FOOTBALL

And after that is when , you know , a lot of a lot of coaches , you know , already had their eyes on what guys they want . And so I was , you know , kind of stuck like , oh man , I just , I gotta get my film out there on Twitter . I gotta , I , I , you know , I , there's no more camps I can go to like season's over , camp , season's over .

BRYCE WILCOX | MICHIGAN FOOTBALL

It just , it allows you to almost cheat . It's like a cheat code in high school , you know , you just , you don't do that , you just practice and then you go work out during the week and you play in college , we watch film more than we , more than we practice . So I realized that I wish I would have known , you know , cause that would have made high school just so much easier .