02:23 Summer Reps, Recruiting Realities, and the 16-Year-Old Truth
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
Release Date: 06/25/2025
Football 360 Show: NIL, D1 recruiting, Transfer portal, Athletic Development, Strength Training.
The Football 360 Show โ Episode 96 ๐ 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 ๐ง 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 Missouriโs top programs. ๐น 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. ๐น Coach Interviews & Team Breakdowns Scott Pingel โ CBC Head Coach Recaps last yearโs 9โ2 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 topicsโliterally and figurativelyโacross the football world: ๐น Heat & High School Football The brutal summer heat disrupting practices, with turf temperatures hitting 146 degrees and even melting cleats. How schools are adaptingโmorning practices, moving workouts indoors, and modifying drills to keep players safe. Why practice time is precious: balancing team choreography with limited individual skill work. ๐น Training & Recovery Culture The growing importance of recovery...
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In this weekโs Football Show 360, JP Rock and Matt Biermann dive into a packed episode full of storylines at every level of the game: ๐น 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 โ Episode 92 Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Episode Highlights ๐ Dead Period & Busy Summer Recap The MSHSAA โdead weekโ in full swing โ 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. ๐ 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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๐๏ธ The Football 360 Show โ Episode 91 Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Broadcast: Saturdays at 11 a.m. on 590 AM (KLIS), YouTube, X Live, Spotify, Apple Podcasts ๐ฅ Opening Topic: Summer Heat & Practice Disruptions Dangerous heat index in the Midwest (116ยฐ+) High school teams canceling or adjusting practices Spike in early morning or joint team practices ๐ 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 ๐...
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๐ 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 prepโno offseason anymore ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ 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: Itโs not just about showing upโit's about showing out ...
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๐๏ธ Football 360 Show โ Episode 89 Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Platform: X (Twitter), YouTube, KLIS LouInfo.com, 590 AM Air Time: Saturdays, 11:00amโ12:00pm ๐ฅ Key Topics Covered ๐ Youth Camp at Chaminade Recap 100+ kids from Kโ8th 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 ๐ง Importance of...
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๐ง Guests: Andy Hafner โ Stepfather of Missouri State QB commit Brett Ottensmeyer, experienced in multi-sport recruiting Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann ๐ Key Topics: ๐ Featured Conversation: The Real Recruiting Journey Andy Heifner shares the full, honest journey of Brett Ottensmeyerโs 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 ๐ Broadcasted on: X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TheFootball360Show.com, and KLIS 590 AM ๐ฅ TOP HIGHLIGHTS Summer Heat & Early Practice Trends: ๐น Morning-only practices becoming the norm due to extreme temps ๐น Kirkwood 7v7 ended early due to heat warnings Scrimmage Recaps & Standouts: ๐น Parkway West installing a new offense; Matt called plays at recent scrimmage ๐น Impressive WR core: Max Jones, Max Hurley, and Turkin (big-time catch) ๐น Gunnar Holmes, Brady Kluba, and Jamal Brooks among standout...
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๐ Broadcasted on: X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TheFootball360Show.com, and KLIS 590 AM
๐ฅ TOP HIGHLIGHTS
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Summer Heat & Early Practice Trends:
๐น Morning-only practices becoming the norm due to extreme temps
๐น Kirkwood 7v7 ended early due to heat warnings -
Scrimmage Recaps & Standouts:
๐น Parkway West installing a new offense; Matt called plays at recent scrimmage
๐น Impressive WR core: Max Jones, Max Hurley, and Turkin (big-time catch)
๐น Gunnar Holmes, Brady Kluba, and Jamal Brooks among standout defenders -
Recruiting Balance:
๐น Jet Johnson missed 7v7 for William Jewell Mega Camp โ good move for seniors with limited camp windows
๐น Encouragement for athletes to prioritize recruitment opportunities before July locks them into team obligations
๐ PROGRAM SHOUTOUTS & PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS
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Kirkwood:
๐ธ New QB Cooper Owens (transfer from FZS)
๐ธ Breakout candidates: Bodie Mansfield, Jameer Sloan, Jacob Everhart -
Live For Life Academy:
๐ธ Deep, talented squad
๐ธ Several former St. Maryโs transfers -
Cardinal Ritter:
๐ธ Reloading again โ Elijah Lucas (Western Michigan commit)
๐ธ Manny Ellis dominating between the tackles
๐ธ QB Kasimir Manczuk showing poise and mobility
๐ธ Speedsters Milan Green and Ryan Davis making waves -
Blue Springs:
๐ธ Top 2026 DE Ronell Johnson โ recently visited Mizzou
๐ธ QB Wyatt Erickson โ strong arm, football pedigree -
Lafayette:
๐ธ Underrated program with talent: Jeremy Williams, Connor James
๐ธ New head coach, veteran staff
๐ธ Breakout season expected for athletic, multi-sport QB
๐ง HIGH SCHOOL QB INSIGHT
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Quarterback Pathways Matter:
โช Parents need to evaluate QB depth charts before choosing schools
โช Varsity film is crucial โ JV/freshman film often holds little recruiting weight
โช Discussed Brayden Biermann's decision-making process and developmental environment
๐ COMMUNITY & LEGACY TALK
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St. Louis Rams Legacy & Void:
โช Ramsโ departure left a massive hole in youth & high school football support
โช NFL should reinvest in St. Louis as a top-5 per capita producer of NFL talent
โช Remembering the Ramsโ involvement in 7v7 tournaments and the St. Louis Training Academy -
National Football Foundation (NFF):
โช Lombardo Chapter has awarded over $750,000 in scholarships
โช Honors like the Golden Horn Award remain a key motivator for student-athletes
๐ก PARENT TAKEAWAYS
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Age 16 is a major pivot point:
๐ธ Physical maturity meets social distractions
๐ธ Consistency in training becomes a key indicator of long-term success
๐ธ If they drift from habits (elite training, practice intensity), it's a red flag -
Strategic school placement is not disloyal โ itโs smart career planning.
Know the system, coaches, depth chart, and fit.
๐ฏ Social Media Links
โข JP Rock โ X: @JPRockMO | Instagram: @JPRockscoutsu
โข Matt Biermann โ X: @EliteFootball | Instagram: @EliteFootballAcademy