063 - Season Ending & Offseason is Beginning
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
Release Date: 12/05/2024
02:23 Summer Reps, Recruiting Realities, and the 16-Year-Old Truth
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
Hosts: Matt Biermann & JP Rock 📍 Broadcasted on: X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TheFootball360Show.com, and KLIS 590 AM 🔥 TOP HIGHLIGHTS Summer Heat & Early Practice Trends: 🔹 Morning-only practices becoming the norm due to extreme temps 🔹 Kirkwood 7v7 ended early due to heat warnings Scrimmage Recaps & Standouts: 🔹 Parkway West installing a new offense; Matt called plays at recent scrimmage 🔹 Impressive WR core: Max Jones, Max Hurley, and Turkin (big-time catch) 🔹 Gunnar Holmes, Brady Kluba, and Jamal Brooks among standout...
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02:22 Summer Grind: Camp Strategy, Recruiting Lessons & Real Talk on Exposure
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Platform: YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • KLIS 590AM 🏈 Episode Summary This special summer edition dives deep into the realities of football camp season, the recruiting grind, and key strategies for exposure. Matt and JP share firsthand stories from Northwestern, Purdue, Mizzou, and Lindenwood camps — including what works, what doesn’t, and how parents and athletes can better navigate the chaos. 🔥 Key Topics Covered Summer Camp Strategy Maximizing exposure during summer recruiting camps Balancing team practice, lifting, 7v7, and...
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02:21 Camp Numbers, Camp Performance, and Game Film: What Gets You Offers?
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
🎙️ Football 360 Show – Episode 85 Highlights Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Broadcast on: KLIS 590 AM – The Lou Information Station Socials: X: Instagram: @EliteFootballAcademy YouTube: 🏈 Main Topics Covered 🏟️ Lindenwood Mega Camp Recap Over 2,000 athletes in attendance – biggest camp yet. Camp operated with military precision – minute-by-minute scheduling. Weather cooperated with no lightning delays despite some rain. Coach Marcus Knows led elite warmups, described as "worth the price of admission." 📊 Testing & Recruiting Intel New...
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02:20 Evaluated or Eliminated? The Art of Football Scouting
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
Broadcast Info: 📅 Saturdays @ 11AM CST 📍 KLIS 590AM + YouTube + X (Twitter) 🌐 | 1. Scouting & Development Insights The importance of evaluating players early (6th–7th grade) In-person scouting vs. overhyped online blurbs Spotting traits that separate college prospects from high school stars 2. Recruiting Real Talk Why middle school dominance doesn't guarantee high school or college success The truth about ceilings and late bloomers Advice for underclassmen: Compete fearlessly against older players 3. The Jackson Cantwell Effect Nation’s top prospect breaks...
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02:19 Mega Camp Misconceptions + The Business of Being Ready for College Camp Season
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Theme: “Mega Camp Misconceptions + The Business of Being Ready” 🏈 High School Football Camps Are Here Summer football camps and combines are in full swing. Football is a year-round sport, and players who didn’t train between seasons are falling behind. Being prepared is essential—especially at college exposure events where first impressions matter. 🧪 Mega Camps Are NOT Cash Grabs Response to criticism calling mega camps “cash grabs”: Lindenwood Mega Camp offers verified testing, catapult data, 400+ college coaches, and film...
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02:18 Why Playing the Long Game Wins in Football Recruiting
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
🎙️ Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann 📍 Available on: YouTube | X (Twitter) | Spotify | Apple | 🔥 Event Recap: KC Varsity Elite Combine Massive turnout with both seasoned and up-and-coming talent. Athletes received offers on-site — proof of high-level recruiting presence. College coaches were actively observing and networking. Emphasis on talking to coaches directly — players need to advocate for themselves. 🚩 Combine Takeaways & Testing Strategy Some athletes attempted to cherry-pick events (e.g., skipping the 40-yard dash). Coaches view this as a red...
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02:17 The Football NIL Battlefront: Fair Pay or Power Grab?
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
Recruiting Fair & Showcase Recap 🌧️ Weather scare at DeSmet but event stayed mostly dry — testing ran smoothly. 👥 28 colleges represented across FCS, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO levels. 👨🏫 45–50 college coaches attended, plus 35–40 high school coaches. 📣 Strong message: If you're not attending events with coaches watching, you're wasting time and money. 📌 Recruiting Tips & Insights 🎯 Take initiative: Don’t wait for coaches — go introduce yourself. 📋 Coaches walk around with target lists but are always discovering new talent. 🔄...
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02:16 Inside the Football Grind: Coaching, Family, and Faith
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
🎙️ The Football 360 Show — Episode 80 Guest: Coach Brian Baldwin, Lindenwood University Hosts: Matt Biermann & JP Rock 🔥 Opening Talk Recap of bad weekend weather; KC Varsity Combine rescheduled to May 17. Summer camp season is heating up — 80s expected soon. Lindenwood Mega Camp coming soon — always a scorcher. 🧠 Special Guest: Coach Brian Baldwin Former standout at Cardinal Ritter & Kansas State Widely respected DB developer and coach Currently in his 10th year at Lindenwood University Career path: Normandy → Chaminade → Fort Zumwalt West →...
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02:15 Verified Reps, Real Results: Why Football Camps & Combines Matter
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
🎙 Hosts: JP Rock (@JPRockMO on X, @JPRockScoutsU on IG) Matt Biermann (@EliteFootball on X, @EliteFootballAcademy on IG) 🔥 Episode Highlights: ✅ KC Varsity Combine Recap Cold weather in Kansas City but packed with talent Padded reps for OL/DL a huge hit with athletes and college coaches Controlled chaos turned into high-value reps Serbian athletes made an international splash 📅 Upcoming STL Combine – May 3rd Elite Football staff + photo coverage from Producer Joe Emphasis on verified testing, live reps, and teaching 🎯 Why These Combines Matter College...
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S2:15 Camp & Combine Season: Verified Reps, Real Results.
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
🎙 Hosts: JP Rock (@JPRockMO on X, @JPRockScoutsU on IG) Matt Biermann (@elitefootball on X, @elitefootballacademy on IG) ✅ KC Varsity Combine Recap Cold weather in Kansas City but packed with talent Padded reps for OL/DL a huge hit with athletes and college coaches Controlled chaos turned into high-value reps Serbian athletes made an international splash 📅 Upcoming STL Combine – May 3rd Elite Football staff + photo coverage from Producer Joe Emphasis on verified testing, live reps, and teaching 🎯 Why These Combines Matter College coaches want...
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- Weather Challenges: Discussion on the impact of unexpected snowfall on recent football games and travel, including personal anecdotes and broader game outcomes.
- High School Game Recaps:
- Specific highlights from teams like Nixa, Kirkwood, and others.
- Players such as Adam McKnight were praised for their performance and physical development.
- Recruitment Insights:
- Local standout athletes and their potential, including a focus on physical and skill development.
- Conversations about college recruitment dynamics and maintaining homegrown talent in Missouri.
College Football
- Missouri Football:
- Recap of Mizzou's 9-3 season and potential future challenges post-Brady Cook's departure.
- Discussion on key player losses, such as Luther Burden and others, and the need for recruitment of elite replacements.
- Analysis of the NIL impact and financial changes, including Mizzou's $22 million payroll commitment.
- Reflections on Mizzou’s perception and the challenges in recruiting and fan culture.
Broader Football Topics
- NIL and Pay Structures:
- Breakdown of how NIL+ systems will revolutionize collegiate sports, including the financial strain on less profitable sports.
- Predictions on the future of non-revenue sports in major programs.
- Transfer Portal Trends:
- Observations on the growing transfer market and its implications for team stability and strategy.
Cultural and Systemic Observations
- Fan Behavior:
- Contrasts in fan cultures, particularly between Missouri fans and powerhouse schools like Georgia and Alabama.
- Commentary on negative fan behaviors impacting recruitment and team morale.
- Coaching Dynamics:
- The importance of professionalism among coaching staff and fostering strong feeder systems from middle school to high school.
Future Focus
- Upcoming Signing Day:
- Importance of the event and potential highlights for local recruits.
- Speculation on how teams will address gaps and evolve under the NIL+ era.
JP Rock Socials:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jprockscoutsu/
Matt Biermann Socials:
X: https://x.com/elitefootball
IG: https://www.instagram.com/elitefootballacademy/