Coach Adam Peterson

Head Football Coach Knob Noster High School. WSC (NE) '06. UTD '09.

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

🚨 Parents of High School Football Recruits

One of the biggest mistakes I see in recruiting is when parents try to take over the process instead of supporting it

College coaches are evaluating much more than film, statistics, and athletic ability. They are evaluating how a prospect communicates, handles adversity, interacts with others, and whether the family will be a positive fit within the program

Over the years, I have seen talented players miss opportunities because of poor communication, unrealistic expectations, social media issues, constant parental involvement, or simply a lack of understanding of how recruiting actually works

Some of the biggest mistakes parents make:

🔹 Speaking for their son during the recruiting process

🔹 Contacting coaches excessively

🔹 Treating camp invites as scholarship offers

🔹 Inflating height, weight, or testing numbers

🔹 Comparing their son to other recruits

🔹 Focusing too much on rankings and social media attention

🔹 Ignoring academic requirements

🔹 Chasing every camp without a recruiting plan

🔹 Becoming overly focused on NIL or one specific level of football

🔹 Creating unnecessary drama with coaches, programs, or teammates

A camp invite is not an offer. Rankings do not determine a player’s future. More camps do not automatically lead to more opportunities. And playing at the highest level possible is not always the same as finding the right fit

The best recruiting families:

✅ Allow their son to take ownership of the process

✅ Communicate professionally and respectfully

✅ Focus on academics as much as football

✅ Stay realistic about recruiting opportunities

✅ Trust the evaluation process

✅ Keep the focus on long term development and fit

Parents should focus on helping their son become the best student, athlete, and young man possible. Be supportive, be realistic, trust the process, and allow your son to take ownership of his recruitment

The families that navigate recruiting the best are usually the ones who stay humble, stay professional, and understand that recruiting is about finding the right fit, not winning a popularity contest

🏈 At the end of the day, the goal is not to win recruiting.

It is to help your son find the right school, earn a degree, continue playing football, and create opportunities that will benefit him long after his playing days are over

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

The 10 Truths Parents Rarely See

1. Coaches lose sleep.
2. Decisions aren’t personal.
3. Playing time is complex.
4. Culture matters more than stats.
5. Accountability is care.
6. Coaches invest emotionally.
7. Development isn’t instant.
8. Hard feedback is intentional.
9. Wins don’t tell the whole story.
10. Coaches remember kids forever.

Perspective matters.

[Missouri Helmet Project @HelmetMissouri]

Springfield bound 📍

First annual Culture Conference TODAY

Super proud of @417helmets and all the work he's put in to host this awesome clinic.

Bigger than a game 💯

[Gregg Nesbitt @coach_nez]

Young coaches & growing coaches this is WORTH the read. ABSOLUTE truth!

[Lindenwood Football @LindenwoodFB]

🚨 Registration is Now Open 🚨

Jed Stugart Mega Camp is back for another great Camp Experience!!

• Get Reps
• Get Evaluated
• Compete against Talented Athletes

Sign Up Here:

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#JSMEAGCAMP26

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

@readswithravi Kelvin Sampson said, "There are only 2 things that you can control in this lifetime, and that's your attitude and you effort.

You can always control your attitude.
• Look for the positive.
• Look to improve.
• Be resilient.

[Knob Noster Football @knhsfootball]

Congratulations to our players who earned All-Conference Honors this season!
#pantherway

[Coach Adam Peterson @AdamPeterson25]

"The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That's real glory. That's the essence of it." -Vince Lombardi

[Monty Roe @coachmontyroe]

Players graduating in 22 send me your highlights and cumulative GPA....we are looking for some

[Coach Adam Peterson @AdamPeterson25]

It's not 'have to' it's 'Get to'!!!

[Coach Adam Peterson @AdamPeterson25]

Maximize your opportunities....they don't come around often enough!

[MVC_Football @MovalFootball]

🚨 GAME DAY VISIT🚨 11/6/21

FOR DETAILS CONTACT

(DL/ RECRUITING) Coach Fraizer @FederalFrazier
(Asst DL) Coach Shaw @elisha_shaw
(Asst DB) Coach Colaire @CoachColaire_
(DB/SPT) Coach Peterson @AdamPeterson25
(OC) Coach Daniel @CoachSDD
(WR/SPT) Coach Allen @coach_sallen

[MVC Athletics @MVCAthletics]

Congrats to Drew Peterson of @MovalFootball for setting a new program record, and tying Heart and NAIA records, with his 100 yard INT return for a touchdown in Saturday's game! #valleywillroll

[Coach Adam Peterson @AdamPeterson25]

Homecoming Week! Is it Saturday yet? #ValleyWillRoll

[Missouri Valley College @missourivalley]

We can't wait to see you at Family Weekend! Tailgate will be on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Following the tailgate will be a home football game against Culver Stockton at 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Student Affairs at [email protected].
#valleypalooza

[MVC Athletics @MVCAthletics]

Great feature from @PRCA_ProRodeo on the Viking rodeo program becoming known as Bareback U! #valleywillroll
https://t.co/GpWtthHtLm

[Missouri Valley College @missourivalley]

Welcome back! Happy first day of classes, Vikings!

[MVC Athletics @MVCAthletics]

Less than three weeks until the season opener! Full schedule at https://t.co/N3vBJzwXXU #valleywillroll

[Monty Roe @coachmontyroe]

22 GRADS: DM me-full name, position, number, highlight video, cumulative GPA...we have ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS!!! Viking Football Family

[Missouri Valley College @missourivalley]

Three former Missouri Valley wrestlers represented the USA at the Summer Olympics. Proud. #ValleyWillRoll https://t.co/iTiYWmV4PH