02:12 Sleep, Sweat & Spring Ball: Building Athletes the Right Way
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
Release Date: 04/02/2025
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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🎤 Hosted by JP Rock (@JPRockScoutsU) and Matt Biermann (@elitefootball on X & @elitefootballacademy on Instagram)
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📅 Episode recorded on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 – Happy April Fool's Day!
🏈 Football Talk & Spring Practice
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🌱 Spring football is in full swing—but not every high school is participating.
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⏰ Practices vary: some schools are doing 2x per week, capped at 1.5 hours.
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🌅 Concerns raised about early morning practices (some starting at 4:20 AM!)
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😴 Emphasis on the importance of sleep, recovery, and nutrition for youth athletes.
💤 Sleep Science for Athletes
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🧠 Sleep is when athletes grow, recover, and improve.
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📉 Lack of sleep + early practices = reduced performance & increased injury risk.
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💡 Referenced wearables like Whoop Band and Oura Ring for tracking rest quality.
🍎 Nutrition & Hydration
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🥗 Importance of pre/post-practice nutrition—especially with early AM workouts.
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💧 Discussed hydration strategies, including trace minerals and electrolytes.
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🧂 Mentioned Celtic salt and alternatives to Gatorade for daily use.
❤️ Health Awareness: Devin’s Beat
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📚 Shoutout to DevinsBeat.com — nonprofit started after a player survived a hidden heart condition.
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🏃♂️ Fundraisers like 5Ks are raising awareness for long QT syndrome and sudden cardiac events in youth athletes.
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📖 A book has been released by the athlete’s mother—guest appearance coming soon.
⚠️ Scary Stories & Real Life Events
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😰 Shared intense real-life events of young athletes facing heart issues and medical emergencies.
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🧠 Reinforced the need for vigilance from coaches, parents, and trainers.
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🫀 Encouraged more screening and education around congenital heart defects.
📱 Tech, Social Media & Screens
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📵 Talked about the negative effects of blue light and late-night screen time on sleep.
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🧑💻 Social media is a big part of kids' lives—coaches & parents must be aware of its impact.
🏃 Youth Sports Philosophy
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🏈 Flag football = development tool not a grind sport.
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⚠️ Overtraining at a young age or over-scheduling hurts long-term growth.
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🕰️ Emphasized the "long race" approach—building athletes gradually and holistically.
📚 Recruiting Reality Check
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🧩 Recruiting is a process, not a senior-year decision.
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⚠️ Warned against waiting until senior year to start chasing exposure.
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🧠 Early education and planning are essential—for athletes and parents.
🎓 College Football Eligibility
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⏳ Discussed potential NCAA rule change to allow 5 years of eligibility without redshirting.
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🔁 Could drastically impact recruiting, playing time, and roster availability.
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