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Getting Exposure

You might think that getting a college football scholarship only goes to the star athlete that has all the athletic awards in high school or those recognized by all-state lists, ESPN top recruits, etc, but this just simply is not the case.  There are thousands of "diamond in the ruff" high school football players that are capable of playing college football on every level but are never discovered for so many reasons. Regardless of how many athletic accomplishments or accolades an athlete has many high school players may not have the confidence or reassurance that they are capable of playing at the next level. These same players may be very confident and successful high school football players but were never evaluated to play college football.   The truth is many high school football coaches do not have the resources or the knowledge to assist in getting their athletes recruited. Your high school could also be in a remote area away from Urban resources where college coaches many not be able to scout. This is why there are so many untapped opportunities for successful high school football players to earn that reachable college football scholarship.

College football recruiting is mostly about the exposure an athlete will get and with over 16,000 high school football teams in America it is nearly impossible to scout all these teams for the best
players that will translate into college football players.  College football teams do not have the resources to scout this many players and if you’re from a very rural school that is geographically challenged your chances of getting recruited or getting seen has greatly diminished. This is not your fault! But if you accept this fact and everything you have worked for up to this point you might be leaving that football scholarship on the table and forever wondering was I ever good enough to play at the next level.

If you need help getting exposure, check out our web store https://www.wepay.com/stores/big-hit-recruiting . We have plenty of products and packages that can help you get the exposure needed to get a college scholarship.

Position Focus: WR (Part 2 of 2)

In the last post we talked about what college coaches are looking for in a WR. In the post we will talk about what you can do to improve some of these areas and make yourself the best WR you can be.

First let’s focus on speed and agility. You should be working with an agility ladder at least 2-3 times a week in the offseason…lateral shuffle, run through, and bunny hops are some favorites. Find 5-6 drills you thing will help you the best and work on them. Plyometrics are another way to help with your speed and agility… Bounding, Box Jumps, and paratroopers are some favorites.. These will help with your explosiveness off the ball and out of your breaks along with your speed. Combine those 2 things with a sprint workout focusing proper running technique and perfecting your route running techniques and you will make yourself very hard to cover when the season comes. There are plenty videos on you tube showing all the exercises you can do with the agility ladder and examples of these plyometric exercises.

Next let’s focus on catching the football. You can never catch enough balls. There are an array of drills you can do to help with this… one handed catches, rapid fire, and 180’s (where you start with your back to the QB and turn on command as the ball is leaving his hands). Again you can find all of these with research online. Another thing that is very important to catching the football is your grip strength. This is something that goes overlooked but can be as important as anything else you will do. Using gripper is a good way to help with this. Gripping through a bucket of sand or rice and wrist curls are some other exercises you can add to help also.

Lastly, you should also be taking part of your schools summer lifting program. A basic weight training program with help you become more physical and more durable which can be a big benefit one the season comes along.

Hope this was helpful. Good luck to all of you! If you need help getting exposure, need help with recruiting, or want to see where you may fit in as a college football recruit, check out our packages we offer on our web store https://www.wepay.com/stores/big-hit-recruiting

Position Focus: WR (Part 1 of 2)

In our position focus posts, we will be talking about what college coaches are looking for in a WR. Let’s first state the obvious on what coaches are looking for… size, speed, and quickness. This is the same for any skill position. In a perfect world I’m sure coaches would look for their recruits to be excellent at all of those things, but we don’t live in a perfect world and there are all different types of Receivers that can be very successful. Focus on what your strengths are and develop your own style.

Next, let’s look at all of the other important things that these coaches will be looking for.

Route Running- You should be a perfectionist when it comes to this. Make sure every route you run is exactly as it is designed to be (if it calls for 10 yards, it better be 10 yards). Get in and out of your breaks quickly and create separation. Go 100% on every play and show even when the ball isn’t coming your way you run good precise routes.

Catching the Football (Hands)- This is pretty simple. Make catching the football come second nature. Always catch the ball with your hands and tuck it away. You can never catch enough balls at practice.

Ball Skills- Locate the ball and go get it at its highest point. Show the ability to go to the ground and make the catch also. Understand how the defender is playing you and what you need to do to make the catch.

After the catch- Show your athleticism once you get the ball in your hands and be a playmaker. Go all out and show a lot of effort. Coaches love someone who gives 100% every time. Make sure to have good ball security and show proper technique in how you carry the ball

Blocking- Coaches love a Receiver that blocks. Hustle every play and get yourself involved. There is no better way to show you are a team player than to hustle down the field and make a block that helps get your teammate extra yards. Show a couple of these plays on your highlight film and that will separate you from other wide receivers you are competing with for that scholarship. Being a good aggressive blocker will also get in the DB’s head and help get you open when it’s your time to get the ball.

All of these skills are things you can work on and practice to be better at. By working hard and working on the right things it will increase your chances of receiving the scholarship. In the next post we will highlight drills and things you can do to improve these skills.

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We offer a few affordable packages that are combinations of our services. We also offer some of our services a la carte. Here are some of the services offered within our packages and a la carte.

Our System- Explanation of what you need to do, how to do it, and what coaches are looking for.

Player Evaluation-You will fill out a questionnaire and we will combine that with your highlight video to determine the level of school you should be looking at. We will give a low and high range... ex. Division 1 FCS to Division 2. We will also give a few recommendations of some schools that would fit you.

Coaches Database- You will receive a coaching database for 1 conference. The database will include name of schools, coach’s name, and email address. It will include 4-6 coaches from each school.

Consultation (This is only available in packages because an evaluation is needed prior to doing the consultation)- We will give advice on how to make yourself more recruitable and what you can do to help your chances of getting a scholarship.

Highlight Video- Having the proper highlight video is very important to the recruiting process. We will use our expertise to create the best highlight video for you on HUDL. Only available for players who's high school has a hudl.com account

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The misconception of a college football recruit

We have all seen on NFL combine on TV so many athletes competing to run that 4.3 second 40 yard dash time,  Bench press 225lbs 20 times, or vertical leap 40 inches.  Don't get me wrong these are all incredible feats of athleticism. These metrics do not always equate to being a good football player and are not the only metrics used to evaluate college football recruits.  If you are a successful high school football athlete and are skeptical about playing at the next level because you may not run as fast in the 40 yard dash or you may not jump as high in the vertical leap do not fear there is a reason why you are a successful player that can still get that college football scholarship.  The truth is these quantifiable metrics are a way to evaluate a player’s athleticism, but there are so many different types of athletic players that all can play college football.  Many of these qualities are quantifiable are often over looked.  Tenacity, quickness, agility, instincts, and coordination are just a few metrics that you may possess that can outweigh some of the common metrics used to evaluate college football recruits.  Do not let that discourage you from realizing your ability to get that college football scholarship.

Keep all of this in mind while training this summer and use it as motivation. Work on your weaknesses but don’t forget your strengths also. That is what got you where you are at.  Improve athletically but also a football player. If you are a player that fits this mold, check out our packages we offer on our web store https://www.wepay.com/stores/big-hit-recruiting . Our packages offer a more proactive approach than most recruiting websites out there. We believe that this will separate you from others who are using those sites.

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To camp or not to camp (Part 2 of 2)

 

In part 1 of this post we talked about the basics of colleges football camps during the summer. In part 2 we will go into more detail about this and help you come up with the best plan for you this summer. When deciding on your camp schedule, you need to first be honest with yourself about your strengths and weaknesses.
 

If you are a player that excels and is very good at combine specific drills (especially the 40 yard dash), I would attend as many combines as you can, within the limits of your body. As long as you can compete at your best and not risk injury, you should be putting yourself out there. I have heard stories of players who have some small interest going into their senior year and running 4.2’s-4.3’s in the 40 at camps and being offered on the spot by top notch schools. You can’t teach speed and what recruiter doesn’t fall in love with a player who can flat out fly.

Next, we will address the player that is good at the combine specific drills and also a solid player. If you fit in this category I would look at a camp schedule that involves going to a good amount of camps that are spread out enough that allows you to be rested to compete at your best. I would pick 6-8 schools that are at your top and try to attend 3-4 of their camps during the summer, but also not attending some just in case just in case you don’t perform great at those camps. Doing well at a camp can really improve your chances with that school but if you do badly it can hurt your chances severely also. That is why you want to be diverse and leave some schools as backups that will just recruit you based on your video.

Lastly, we will address those players who shine on the field but are not great at the combine drills. This is nothing to be embarrassed about. We see players all the time that’s draft stock falls because they run slow at the NFL combine but they end up being all pro type players because they are football players. If you are this type of player I would pick 2 camps you would like to attend and stick with just those. I would choose two camps that have some time in between them so it gives you time to train specifically for each one, so you are at your best. This also, will leave a good amount of back up schools that will solely be recruiting you off of your tape. Again, a diverse plan that will give you the best chance of getting that scholarship you want.

There are a lot of different athletic styles out there. Even though they are different, all can be effective. There are great players who fit in all 3 of the categories above, so give yourself the best chance possible by taking a plan of action that suits you. Good luck to you this summer!!! We offer recruiting services that can help your dreams become a reality. If you are serious about trying to reach your goal of playing college football, please check out our web store https://www.wepay.com/stores/big-hit-recruiting .

To camp or not to camp (Part 1 of 2)

As we enter into summer, everything tends to be fairly quiet on the recruiting front, but this time is a very important time for prospects wanting to play at the next level and the colleges recruiting those players. Colleges are evaluating these players films and narrowing their list down, sometimes from 3000 or so to 500. This is the first of many cuts they will do throughout this process. Players are working out for the upcoming season, competing in 7 on 7, and attending college’s camps. These camps can make or break some of these prospects chances for that particular school. These camps are great for prospects to make a good impression, but the reality is these camps are mainly for the schools hosting or attending them. This gives them a chance to see you compete first hand and evaluate you better, much like the NFL combine.

When considering this it makes sense why schools push their camps very hard and try to get as many players to attend as possible. It is important when making the decision to attend or not to attend a camp that you put yourself first. Don’t attend a camp if you are injured or not close to 100% and don’t put yourself in a position to fail by attending 3 camps in 4 days or 6 camps in 6 weeks. Make sure your body can handle the schedule. No need to over exert yourself. It is better to not attend the camp than attend and do poorly because you weren’t prepared, you were injured, or your body was tired

Next, make sure to train and be prepared for the camps you are going to attend. Train by preparing for combine specific drills such as 40 yard dash, 20 yard shuttle, vertical jump, standing broad jump, and bench press for reps (find out where you will be doing 185 or 225 for the weight). Just as important as the training for the combine drills is being prepared for the football portion. Training football specific drills in the weeks leading up to the camps is very important, because they will be running you through football drills there.

Lastly, when you are there make sure to take it seriously but have fun and compete. These coaches are evaluating you physically, but they also want a player that is enjoying what they are doing and is giving their best. They want a leader, so be assertive and volunteer for drills or be first in line. Hustle from drill to drill and be vocal. Show them that this is your passion and something you love.

We hope this is helpful information for all of you. In part 2 of this post we will go into more detail about evaluating yourself and finding the best camp plan for you. This is a very important piece of the recruiting process and you need to put your best foot forward.

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Recruiting is a Business

If you are a player with hopes of receiving a college scholarship there is one thing to always keep in your mind, recruiting is a business. These schools make a lot of money off  of their football programs and these coaches are paid significant amounts of money to win. If they don’t win, they don’t have a job. Coaches will tell you what you want to hear in order to get you interested in their school, so take everything being said to you with a grain of salt and always keep an open mind. They are probably telling the same thing to many other kids and they may only have 20-25 scholarships. Assume that every time you are in contact with a coach they are evaluating you. Be well spoken and use good grammar when speaking with them (don’t use slang words) and dress appropriately. Do anything you can to put your best foot forward with the coach, as they may be looking at you along with 5-6 other players for 1 spot.

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There is a place for everyone

The perception of getting a scholarship to play college football is something that is only out there for the elite high school players in the country. The reality is that if you have the work ethic, determination, and want it bad enough this goal is within reach. There are a lot of different levels of college football, division 1 (FBS), Division 1 (FCS), Division 2, Division 3, NAIA, and NJCAA (Junior College) . All of these levels are very competitive and contain a lot of good players. The key is determining what level is right for you and getting in front of the right people. The purpose of this blog is to offer information to help you achieve your goal. We also offer services at very reasonable prices to help those of you who are very serious about wanting to get recruited.