02:14 Late Moves, Big Hires & Combine Season Heat-Up
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
Release Date: 04/24/2025
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...
info_outline🏈 The Football 360 Show – Episode 78
🔥 Top Stories & Talking Points:
🚨 Coaching Carousel Continues
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Greg Jones returns to Ray-Pec; Arlen Harris hired at Timberland – both major upgrades for underachieving yet talent-heavy programs.
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Late spring coaching hires still happening – creating uncertainty and logistical challenges, especially at schools like Lafayette.
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Emphasis on financial strain for assistant coaches and how it impacts spring and summer staffing.
🧠 Program Potential & Underutilized Talent
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Timberland and Ray-Pec both loaded with high-level talent but lacked structure last season.
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Young stars on the rise: Jeremiah Hall (6'5" WR, Ray-Pec) and Caden Ford (6'6" OL, Timberland) catching early college attention.
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Parkway West quietly building a deep roster with guys like Gunner Holmes, Max Jones, and Ethan Bain — all with next-level potential.
🌍 Global Football Pipeline
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Boarding programs like Principia and Chaminade bringing in international talent (UK, Germany, Japan).
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Canadian teams and players seeing major growth in U.S. exposure via camps and showcases.
🏟️ Combine & Camp Season Is HERE
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KC Varsity x Elite STL Combine on May 3rd at Parkway West aims to bring 300+ athletes.
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Lindenwood Mega Camp and other D1-level showcases pushing athlete exposure.
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Message to athletes: “Go where the college coaches are!”
🚫 Cautionary Take: 7v7 vs. Camps
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Warning to parents and athletes: don’t sacrifice camp exposure for 7v7 clout.
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Criticism of 7v7 national championship scheduling during peak college camp weekends.
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Emphasis: if college coaches aren’t present, it’s a waste of time during evaluation season.
🧢 Behind the Scenes
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Purdue visit recap – seeing Coach Odom, Ron Perkins, and Michael Shear.
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Real talk from Ron L. Perkins about the demands of D1 college football life: early mornings, nonstop grind, and real sacrifice.
🧠 Final Thought:
“It’s not about the hype — it’s about the reps, the exposure, and the right opportunities. Let’s stop chasing clout and start chasing real offers.”