Complex sentence: In August, 1975 Melvin joined Miami's Central Boys Club and immediately gravitated to the sport of football, he became an instant star on the grid iron and at the young age of 12 caught the eyes of many of the local coaches.
Split into simpler sentences: In August, 1975, Mel joined Miami's Central Boys Club and immediately gravitated to the sport of football. He became an instant star on the grid iron and at the young age of 12 caught the eyes of many of the local coaches.