Before you register for another camp, ask yourself:
Is this a camp where coaches who would realistically recruit me will be watching?
That's the question.
Not every camp is a good investment.
The goal isn't attendance.
The goal is opportunity.
Fit beats hype every time.
This dude is different! Tough as they get, moves extremely well for a big guy and football IQ is off the charts. Loyal and serves his community coaching the youth. Coaches, you won't miss on Big E!
This kid is learning and leaning into his role. We are looking for him to make great gains in the weight room as it will lead to a successful sophomore year. Let’s go @avoryandrews_52
Coaches this player will get over 1,000 yards this season. As he continues to put in the work in the weight room, he will be even tougher to tackle. It takes a team to bring @DylanLouthain27 to the ground.
Built different in the trenches. 💪🔥
Freeport High School Senior OL Easton Parnell (@eastonp78 | X: @easton_parnell) continues to show why he’s one of the toughest and most physical linemen on the Gulf Coast. At 6’+, 300+ lbs, Easton brings power, toughness, footwork, and relentless effort every snap. Dominant in the run game and committed to protecting the quarterback, he plays with intensity and pride for the Bulldogs.
College coaches — keep your eyes on #78. 📈🏈
#GoDawgs #RecruitThePort⚓️ #FreeportFootball #OL #TrenchMob #FridayNightLights
@ThePortFootball@coachbjohns1@CoachBennum@joshrwoodham@CoachCole01@CoachFarris_@CoachBobbyMoore
A lot of recruiting frustration comes from comparing timelines.
One player blows up early.
Another develops at 18, 19, 20.
I coached long enough to see this over and over:
Early attention doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Late development doesn’t eliminate it.
The right fit and steady development still matter more than hype.
Coaches checkout Nehemiah’s Sophomore Highlights. He was a varsity starter for us, in his Sophomore Year. He has made great strides this offseason. Our Coaching staff anticipate big things in his Junior year. Put Nemo on your Radar.
After 35 years in college football, I’ve sat in a lot of recruiting meetings.
Most families never get to hear those conversations.
They hear:
“Keep working.”
“Go to more camps.”
“Get your name out there.”
But coaches are really asking:
What level is he?
Does he project?
What needs development?
Is he a fit?
That’s why I started doing evaluations.
Just honest feedback from somebody who’s been on the other side of the table for a long time.
Details in profile.
For the last few years, high school kids were getting squeezed.
COVID year players stayed.
Crowded rosters.
Portal movement.
Now—watch this.
That wave is ending.
COVID players are cycling out.
One portal window.
5 to play 5 on the horizon.
This spring, you can feel it.
Opportunity is coming back.
Clarity will separate who benefits.