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
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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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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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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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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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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🎙️ 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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🏈 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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🎙️ 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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🎧 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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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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🔥 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.”