On this day in 1966, Texas Western's "Glory Road" squad upset Kentucky to win the National Championship 👏
The Miners were the first team to start an all-black starting five in a Championship Game.
#MarchMadness
High school players and parents… here’s the reality of recruiting.
College coaches evaluate size first. Height, weight, and frame matter at every level of college football.
Start by being honest and set realistic expectations about where you fit.
If you meet the size standards, you still have to produce.
Big players are everywhere. Coaches recruit the ones who can run, think, compete, and make plays on film.
If you don’t meet the size standards, you must bring something extra.
Elite speed. High football IQ. Toughness. Playmaking ability.
Know where you stand.
Set realistic expectations.
Then go to work.
Learn more: connectedathletics.org
Academics. Development. Branding.
#ConnectedAthlete#FootballRecruiting#NavigateYourJourney#Mentoring#Consulting#AthleticJourney
🏈📢🏉📢🏈"REAL TALK" - Here are some estimated benchmarks for D1 football players. If your son doesn’t meet these benchmarks by let’s say SOPHOMORE year or the BEGINNING of his JUNIOR year, the analytics suggest he has LESS THAN A ONE PERCENT chance to play D1 football. Understand, the culture has shifted tremendously. College coaches are under more pressure to WIN NOW with the portal approach!
So the pressure to MAKE SURE Little Johnny has what it takes has been dialed up!!!!! This is why I’ve suggested to many when im asked about this, to consider forgoing winter/spring 7v7 tournaments that I see so many going to and instead get with a trainer/track coach now. This isn’t just about scholarships anymore. It’s about CASHING CHECKS! For example, at one prominent university as a “non-starting freshman,” little Johnny has an opportunity to earn $20K. If he’s a “starting freshman”, he can earn $100k at said university. A far cry from when many former D1 scholarship athletes had just $80 left for the month from their scholarship check. This is why, as parents, you must MANAGE EXPECTATIONS for yourself & your son. Make no mistake about it, he must be EXCEPTIONAL to play D1. To keep it in perspective, Division 1- FBS is a step down from the NFL (98.7 % of NFL Draftees come from Division I, FBS + FCS). With that said, ACADEMICS is the truest opportunity. Take your Mom & Dad hat & glasses off, and understand this is not what you perceive it to be. The goal should be a FREE EDUCATION! Period!
For many players, the offseason is now overloaded with skill work. There’s a place for pass sets—but this is the phase for real development. Not what looks like work, but what drives it. Strength is still the fastest way to elevate skill.
But
It’s not “sexy”.
It’s hard.
Had a great time in Albuquerque today competing at the @CPID_Football camp ! Thank you to all the coaches who helped improve my craft and teach me about the programs !
Attention Sports Fans 💛💙
Texas Senate Bill 2929:
“Safe Stands Act” respects our officials and gives them authority to remove unruly and disruptive behaviors. Let’s work together to keep our athletic environment safe, during games!
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