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
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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📍 Broadcasted on: X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TheFootball360Show.com, and KLIS 590 AM
🔥 TOP HIGHLIGHTS
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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 defenders -
Recruiting Balance:
🔹 Jet Johnson missed 7v7 for William Jewell Mega Camp — good move for seniors with limited camp windows
🔹 Encouragement for athletes to prioritize recruitment opportunities before July locks them into team obligations
🏆 PROGRAM SHOUTOUTS & PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS
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Kirkwood:
🔸 New QB Cooper Owens (transfer from FZS)
🔸 Breakout candidates: Bodie Mansfield, Jameer Sloan, Jacob Everhart -
Live For Life Academy:
🔸 Deep, talented squad
🔸 Several former St. Mary’s transfers -
Cardinal Ritter:
🔸 Reloading again – Elijah Lucas (Western Michigan commit)
🔸 Manny Ellis dominating between the tackles
🔸 QB Kasimir Manczuk showing poise and mobility
🔸 Speedsters Milan Green and Ryan Davis making waves -
Blue Springs:
🔸 Top 2026 DE Ronell Johnson – recently visited Mizzou
🔸 QB Wyatt Erickson – strong arm, football pedigree -
Lafayette:
🔸 Underrated program with talent: Jeremy Williams, Connor James
🔸 New head coach, veteran staff
🔸 Breakout season expected for athletic, multi-sport QB
🧠 HIGH SCHOOL QB INSIGHT
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Quarterback Pathways Matter:
▪ Parents need to evaluate QB depth charts before choosing schools
▪ Varsity film is crucial – JV/freshman film often holds little recruiting weight
▪ Discussed Brayden Biermann's decision-making process and developmental environment
🏟 COMMUNITY & LEGACY TALK
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St. Louis Rams Legacy & Void:
▪ Rams’ departure left a massive hole in youth & high school football support
▪ NFL should reinvest in St. Louis as a top-5 per capita producer of NFL talent
▪ Remembering the Rams’ involvement in 7v7 tournaments and the St. Louis Training Academy -
National Football Foundation (NFF):
▪ Lombardo Chapter has awarded over $750,000 in scholarships
▪ Honors like the Golden Horn Award remain a key motivator for student-athletes
💡 PARENT TAKEAWAYS
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Age 16 is a major pivot point:
🔸 Physical maturity meets social distractions
🔸 Consistency in training becomes a key indicator of long-term success
🔸 If they drift from habits (elite training, practice intensity), it's a red flag -
Strategic school placement is not disloyal — it’s smart career planning.
Know the system, coaches, depth chart, and fit.
🎯 Social Media Links
• JP Rock – X: @JPRockMO | Instagram: @JPRockscoutsu
• Matt Biermann – X: @EliteFootball | Instagram: @EliteFootballAcademy