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
02:32 Cramping, Comebacks, and QB Controversies – The Kickoff Episode
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
The Football 360 Show – Episode 96 🎙 Hosted by JP Rock & Matt Biermann Episode Overview A jam-packed episode covering the start of high school and college football seasons across Missouri and beyond. JP and Matt break down early games, standout players, and coaching insights, while also discussing broader issues like preseason rankings, hydration, and player conditioning. Key Segments 🎧 Intro & Platforms Show available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Rumble, and KLIS 590 AM. Hosts discuss podcast habits and how video platforms are changing the landscape The Football 360 Show -...
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02:31 Friday Night Lights Return: Inside CBC, Nixa & Blue Springs South
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
This week on The Football 360 Show, JP Rock and Matt Biermann celebrate the official kickoff of the high school season with exclusive coach interviews and deep dives into Missouri’s top programs. 🔹 Season Kickoff Energy Football is back: high school lights on Friday nights, Mizzou opening Thursday, and Lindenwood set to kick off. Discussion on shifting game schedules, referee shortages, and the unique traditions that make Missouri football special. 🔹 Coach Interviews & Team Breakdowns Scott Pingel – CBC Head Coach Recaps last year’s 9–2 season and the hunger for more...
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02:30 Heat Waves, High School Kickoff & Mizzou’s QB Showdown
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
This week on The Football 360 Show, JP Rock and Matt Biermann tackle the hottest topics—literally and figuratively—across the football world: 🔹 Heat & High School Football The brutal summer heat disrupting practices, with turf temperatures hitting 146 degrees and even melting cleats. How schools are adapting—morning practices, moving workouts indoors, and modifying drills to keep players safe. Why practice time is precious: balancing team choreography with limited individual skill work. 🔹 Training & Recovery Culture The growing importance of recovery...
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02:29 High School Football Heat, Transfers & Mizzou’s QB Battle
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
In this week’s Football Show 360, JP Rock and Matt Biermann dive into a packed episode full of storylines at every level of the game: 🔹 High School Spotlight The jaw-dropping $64 million athletic complex at Orange Beach High School and the new 120-yard indoor facility at Gulf Shores High School. How the Southern football culture fuels massive investments, media days, and high expectations. A discussion on transfers and eligibility: is MSHSAA becoming more lenient or preparing to crack down? Thoughts on the outdated Missouri/Illinois summer practice rules and why football should...
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02:28 Dead Week, Big Moves & High School Football Shake-Ups
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
Football 360 Show – Episode 92 Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Episode Highlights 🏖 Dead Period & Busy Summer Recap The MSHSAA “dead week” in full swing — time for rest before the fall grind. Busiest summer in recent memory with joint practices, team camps, and scrimmages. Coaches becoming more strategic about summer matchups and formats. 🏈 High School Football Storylines Summit North vs. Cardinal Ritter joint practices; top programs sharpening each other. Willingness to face competition in summer seen as a sign of program confidence. Balancing multi-sport...
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02:27 Transfers, NIL & QB Battles: The New Era of High School and College Football
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
🎙️ The Football 360 Show – Episode 91 Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Broadcast: Saturdays at 11 a.m. on 590 AM (KLIS), YouTube, X Live, Spotify, Apple Podcasts 🔥 Opening Topic: Summer Heat & Practice Disruptions Dangerous heat index in the Midwest (116°+) High school teams canceling or adjusting practices Spike in early morning or joint team practices 🏈 Rise of Joint Practices & 7v7 Culture Surge in organized scrimmages across Missouri Some teams can't show due to low numbers or disorganization Programs with strong reputations rarely cancel 🔄...
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02:26 No Offseason: Growth, Grit, and the Game Ahead
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
🏈 Summer Football Is in Full Swing Joint practices, scrimmages, 7-on-7, and final summer camps ramping up across the region SEC Media Days and college fall camp start dates approaching (late July) High school athletes are deep into summer prep—no offseason anymore 🏋️♂️ The Importance of Training and Camp Strategy Kids must be aware of body fatigue; don't overtrain right before camp or practice starts Smart timing by small colleges holding camps later in summer (e.g. SEMO, Ottawa, Westminster) Reminder: It’s not just about showing up—it's about showing out ...
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02:25 Training vs. Trending: What Actually Develops Elite Athletes?
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
🎙️ Football 360 Show – Episode 89 Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Platform: X (Twitter), YouTube, KLIS LouInfo.com, 590 AM Air Time: Saturdays, 11:00am–12:00pm 🔥 Key Topics Covered 🏈 Youth Camp at Chaminade Recap 100+ kids from K–8th grade participated Held on Chaminade's stadium field with great facilities and hosting Emphasis on position-specific skills (QBs, DBs, WRs, OL/DL, etc.) Training includes warm-up, position drills, 1v1s/2v2s, and razzle-dazzle (football version of ultimate Frisbee) Been running this format for over 16 years 🧠 Importance of...
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02:24 From Camps to Commitments: Inside the Modern QB Recruiting Journey
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
🎧 Guests: Andy Hafner – Stepfather of Missouri State QB commit Brett Ottensmeyer, experienced in multi-sport recruiting Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann 🔑 Key Topics: 🏈 Featured Conversation: The Real Recruiting Journey Andy Heifner shares the full, honest journey of Brett Ottensmeyer’s rise from a multi-sport freshman to a Missouri State commit Insight into the mental and physical demands on families navigating modern recruiting The myth of early exposure: Why some athletes get pushed into camps too early Importance of timing, training, and realistic...
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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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🎤 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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