02:26 No Offseason: Growth, Grit, and the Game Ahead

🏈 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

🌟 Spotlight: Khan Horman

• Recently earned first Division I offer from Central Arkansas

• 6’8” lineman who’s trained since middle school—great example of long-term development and dedication

• Impressive frame, work ethic, and upside; Central Arkansas landed a steal

📈 Growth & Maturation of Young Athletes

• Physical growth in underclassmen (e.g., Max Bradley of Oakville)

• Class of 2029 vs. Class of 2026–2027 shows dramatic physical differences

• Maturation curve between 14–17 years old is massive—don’t count kids out too early

💬 NIL & School Choice Coming to Missouri?

• Breakdown of how NIL is already impacting high school athletes in Missouri

• Coach Brennan Spain’s comments on the southern trend of high school NIL and what’s coming north

• Legal and competitive implications of school transfer policies and open district lines

🏫 College Football Program Counts (By State)

• Missouri: 22 programs

• Illinois: 35 programs

• Kansas: 26 (mostly JUCOs)

• Texas: 50 | California: 83 | Florida: surprisingly limited (few FCS, no D3s)

• Florida’s lack of small programs leads to oversaturation and export of talent

🧠 Bigger Message: Plan Ahead

• Junior year is the audition—don’t wait until senior year to "start working"

• Consistency, planning, and smart training set athletes apart

• Elite Football Academy builds regional camaraderie—kids across schools training together, building real community

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🎧 Quotes to Highlight:

• “Your sophomore and junior year—that’s your audition.”

• “Florida has more talent than places to put it—up here, we have opportunity if you plan.”

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📌 Callouts & Resources:

• Player to Watch: Khan Horman – Central Arkansas Offer

• Team to Follow: Oakville HS – Max Bradley showing real promise

• Event Shoutouts: SEMO, Ottawa Braves, Westminster football camps

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📲 Connect:

• JP Rock: @JPRockScoutsU (X) | JPRock on Instagram

• Matt Biermann: @EliteFootball (X) | @EliteFootballAcademy (Instagram)