Year 2 of the Future Falcon Prospect Camp โ
16 campers attended both nights and were introduced to the basics of the weight room, tested in some of our conditioning tests, and learned some of our scheme.
These Future Falcons learned that Dirty Birds, RISE up!
#DBRU#BAM
๐จ2026 Fauquier Football Golf Tournament ๐จ
โณ๏ธ ๐๏ธ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ
๐๏ธ: Tuesday June 16th
โฐ: 9am
๐: Prince William Golf Course
๐ฐ: $150 per golfer. $600 for a foursome.
Please scan the QR code or visit the link below to register, sponsor, donate or volunteer!
https://t.co/oM3VK8WQgO
๐จ2026 Future Falcon Prospect Camp๐จ
Registration is open & we are super excited for year 2 of this event.
๐๏ธ: June 4th & 5th
โฐ: 6-8pm
๐ฐ: $27
Scan th QR code or visit the link below to register:
https://t.co/Ak2mfieh73
Congratulations to Aidan Hartman for his commitment to Juniata College! We are excited for this next chapter and to follow his career closely.
We are so proud of you BIG A! THANK you for leaving Fauquier Football better than you found it!
Once a Dirty Bird, Always a Dirty Bird
๐จ 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:
๐น Speaking for their son during the recruiting process
๐น Contacting coaches excessively
๐น Treating camp invites as scholarship offers
๐น Inflating height, weight, or testing numbers
๐น Comparing their son to other recruits
๐น Focusing too much on rankings and social media attention
๐น Ignoring academic requirements
๐น Chasing every camp without a recruiting plan
๐น Becoming overly focused on NIL or one specific level of football
๐น Creating unnecessary drama with coaches, programs, or teammates
A camp invite is not an offer. Rankings do not determine a playerโs 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:
โ Allow their son to take ownership of the process
โ Communicate professionally and respectfully
โ Focus on academics as much as football
โ Stay realistic about recruiting opportunities
โ Trust the evaluation process
โ 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
๐ 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
High School Coachesโฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธ
If your holderโs front knee is up, youโre making the FG operation harder than it needs to be.
Micโd up breaking down something I see way too often on Friday nightsโand why it matters ๐๏ธ
๐จSUMMER FOOTBALL MEETINGS๐จ
- Player Interest Meeting:
Friday, May 22nd during AE.
-Summer Info Meeting:
Thursday, May 28th. 5:45pm-6:30pm in FHS Falcon room.
-Coach Downs will be visiting Taylor MS Tuesday, May 26th 7:20am & Marshall MS Wednesday, May 27th 9:30am.
๐จSUMMER FOOTBALL MEETINGS๐จ
- Player Interest Meeting:
Friday, May 22nd during AE.
-Summer Info Meeting:
Thursday, May 28th. 5:45pm-6:30pm in FHS Falcon room.
-Coach Downs will be visiting Taylor MS Tuesday, May 26th 7:20am & Marshall MS Wednesday, May 27th 9:30am.