College football coach here, I have worked a few mega camps and schools like texas and Texas A&M and the big power 5 schools yes this is true about the they offer the guys they already know ahead of time and gave them the facility tour, etc. But every Group of 5 program and below that hosts a camp, they are genuinely there to notice hidden talent, which would eventually lead to an offer. Maybe not an offer on the spot but you have to get noticed first. So I think college camps are good just have to choose the right ones. The camps my college does, every position coach goes through everyone’s film once we see they have signed up for the camp. So that alone is attention to the athlete trying to get recruited. I get where you’re coming from, but at the same time that’s just the biggest programs in the country that have that “money grabber” mindset
NIL is a recruiting weapon and such a race to the most money personally I'm a believer in not getting paid serious NIL money or anything until you show it on the field prove you're worth
100%- and honestly though, there isn’t that many people getting actual “NIL” money. Brands are not investing in kids like that unless they are superstars like Travis Hunter- the real money is through the boosters of these schools. Paying kids thousands to just attend the school. That’s where it gets dicey I feel.
I think those are fine as long as colleges are there. The “invite” thing is tricky because is it really an invite? Or is it an invite to spend $200 ya know? So I think it’s good if you have the mindset of building relationships with coaches for sure. Thank you for asking!
@@firstdowntraining no problem! This event supposedly will have coaches there from colleges and we were invited to come so hoping it turns out well. And yes they are asking for a fee! Also, looking forward to attending an event of yours in oregon. I have a 6 year old son and he’s got a good arm! Looking forward to bringing him to one of your trainings
Focus on blocking, playing special teams and making plays, playing defense and making the most of any opportunity you get. College coaches know if you are primarily a WR- they just need to see explosive plays on film. So get on the field anyway you can
@@cynical_spiral9762Practice read options and RPOs, learn how important seeing the read key is, and just try your best to make endurance higher especially the times where you need to like run for a first down.
hey coach G im a 8th grader whos going to be a freshman when this season starts. im going to a new school and im a bit under size im only 5'5 but im a realy fast not alot of peolpe older and younger have been faster than me but what can i do to get ready for the season righ now and how can i stand out to my coaches to get more play time? im a reciver, running back, and db btw
I'll jump in as my son is also a rising freshman (QB) and I can share what he is doing in addition to the 4-day / week JV workouts: I would encourage you to put in a lot of extra work, with emphasis on speed/agility/change of direction footwork, along with strength training. It sounds like you are already fast and that's obviously good, but do your coaches know it and do they see it? Show them. I would also suggest you get together with the starting skill position guys outside of practice and get some work running 1v1's, replicating the offense that your school is running. Most likely those starters are already doing this. This is also a great way to bond with your teammates. If you are not getting (enough) reps in practice, this will also be a great learning opportunity for you. Learn your playbook asap and know it better than anyone else. You have to be ready and know what to do if a coach calls your name. Be prepared: arrive to practice 30 minutes early. QB's should be there early to warm up their arm so you offer to catch for them. Coaches will notice this. Good luck!
College football coach here, I have worked a few mega camps and schools like texas and Texas A&M and the big power 5 schools yes this is true about the they offer the guys they already know ahead of time and gave them the facility tour, etc. But every Group of 5 program and below that hosts a camp, they are genuinely there to notice hidden talent, which would eventually lead to an offer. Maybe not an offer on the spot but you have to get noticed first. So I think college camps are good just have to choose the right ones. The camps my college does, every position coach goes through everyone’s film once we see they have signed up for the camp. So that alone is attention to the athlete trying to get recruited. I get where you’re coming from, but at the same time that’s just the biggest programs in the country that have that “money grabber” mindset
Sorry, paused the video and started typing around the 4 minute mark before finishing the video. We are on the same page in a way.
Yessir appreciate your insight 🤝
You answered my question coach. Thank you 🙏🏾
No problem at all, glad this could help! Thank you for watching
Hey coach G could you make a video on receiving bullets better and catching passes softer overall?
If you search up “first down training how to catch bullet passes” we have some videos there than can help you!
@@firstdowntraining thank you coach
Love the content as usual sir.
God bless you coach
Appreciate you man, hope this helps!
Thanks!
No problem man hope this helps!
@@firstdowntraining can you do one on how to read the defence
Come to Cincy next year!
That is the plan, if not we will be very close in Nashville TN
NIL is a recruiting weapon and such a race to the most money personally I'm a believer in not getting paid serious NIL money or anything until you show it on the field prove you're worth
100%- and honestly though, there isn’t that many people getting actual “NIL” money. Brands are not investing in kids like that unless they are superstars like Travis Hunter- the real money is through the boosters of these schools. Paying kids thousands to just attend the school. That’s where it gets dicey I feel.
What about kids who get invited to like a college coaches show case camp
I think those are fine as long as colleges are there. The “invite” thing is tricky because is it really an invite? Or is it an invite to spend $200 ya know? So I think it’s good if you have the mindset of building relationships with coaches for sure. Thank you for asking!
@@firstdowntraining no problem! This event supposedly will have coaches there from colleges and we were invited to come so hoping it turns out well. And yes they are asking for a fee! Also, looking forward to attending an event of yours in oregon. I have a 6 year old son and he’s got a good arm! Looking forward to bringing him to one of your trainings
Hey coach,
How do I strive on a Run heavy offense. Thanks
Focus on blocking, playing special teams and making plays, playing defense and making the most of any opportunity you get. College coaches know if you are primarily a WR- they just need to see explosive plays on film. So get on the field anyway you can
@@firstdowntraining what if I am a qb?
@@cynical_spiral9762Practice read options and RPOs, learn how important seeing the read key is, and just try your best to make endurance higher especially the times where you need to like run for a first down.
hey coach G im a 8th grader whos going to be a freshman when this season starts. im going to a new school and im a bit under size im only 5'5 but im a realy fast not alot of peolpe older and younger have been faster than me but what can i do to get ready for the season righ now and how can i stand out to my coaches to get more play time? im a reciver, running back, and db btw
I'll jump in as my son is also a rising freshman (QB) and I can share what he is doing in addition to the 4-day / week JV workouts:
I would encourage you to put in a lot of extra work, with emphasis on speed/agility/change of direction footwork, along with strength training. It sounds like you are already fast and that's obviously good, but do your coaches know it and do they see it? Show them.
I would also suggest you get together with the starting skill position guys outside of practice and get some work running 1v1's, replicating the offense that your school is running. Most likely those starters are already doing this. This is also a great way to bond with your teammates. If you are not getting (enough) reps in practice, this will also be a great learning opportunity for you.
Learn your playbook asap and know it better than anyone else. You have to be ready and know what to do if a coach calls your name.
Be prepared: arrive to practice 30 minutes early. QB's should be there early to warm up their arm so you offer to catch for them. Coaches will notice this.
Good luck!
Would checkout our “receiver” playlist and we have a bunch of drills and content there that can help you!
Hey how much does your defensive coverage thing cost?
Will send the info below, we have a few different options
www.firstdowntraining.com/plans-pricing
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Interesting
Yeah I’m definitely interested once I can get the money
Hey coach what is a good 40 time for a upcoming 8th grade qb?
Anything below a 5.0 at your age I would consider good
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