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Reamon Recruiting Academy
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19d •
Stop comparing your recruiting journey to somebody else’s
One of the fastest ways to lose focus is watching another player get attention and assuming you’re behind. They got an offer, a cool edit, invited on a visit or they got a ranking. And now you’re questioning everything. But recruiting isn’t fair, equal, or on the same timeline for everybody. Some players get seen early, while some develop late. Some are at bigger schools. Some have better connections. Some have more film. Some just happened to be in the right place at the right time. That doesn’t mean your journey is over. It means your job is to keep building. Control the controllables! Your effort, your attitude, your work ethic, your grades, your film, your communication. You aren’t on anybody else’s timeline, this is yours. The worst thing you can do is spend so much time watching someone else’s recruiting story that you stop writing your own.
22d •
On-field load Management
From a coach's perspective, how do you view a player who needs to manage their reps during non-essential team periods to protect their body for an upcoming evaluation trip? What can a player do on the sideline or in the film room to prove they are 100% locked into the team culture while saving their legs for the weekend?
1 like • 20d
From a coach’s perspective, this isn’t the NFL where guys get scheduled rest days. If you’re healthy, you need to work. If you’re injured, communicate that with your coach and trainer. That’s different. But if you’re just taking it easy because you have a camp coming up, be careful with that mindset. You still have a team. You still have a season to prepare for. If you’re just focusing on camp performance, your film is going to show that later. Use common sense the day before a camp, but normal team work should still be normal team work. Also think about how your teammates would feel while they’re gutting out offseason workouts and you’re on the side doing auxiliary stuff because you have a camp coming up.
1 like • 19d
@Dalton Kelley and it’s not always a selfish thing at all. I know where you’re coming from, I’m just giving you the lens of a coach that’s focused on winning games. Not all coaches are really bought in on getting their guys recruited. That’s why the presentation matters!
21d •
Incoming 8th Grader
What advice do you have for incoming 8th grader 13 years old. I went to my 1st UA Camp, few clinics and training consistently and on club track team. I am 5 "5", 126 pounds and play linebacker as main position and running back as secondary.
2 likes • 20d
@Dalton Kelley gave PERFECT advice! You have to enjoy the process first. The game gets much faster in high school. So learn the game, learn HOW to play your position. HOW to put work in. HOW to lift properly. Build good habits early, that way it becomes second nature. Don’t put pressure on yourself just yet to be stacking up against kids who’ve been working towards being recruited for 3 years now. After your freshman year is over, then you can start locking in on getting to some camps and getting your name out there. In the meantime build the foundation, and if it’s in the budget, check out some developmental camps!
22d •
Team camp vs prospect camp
What is the best way to approach your high school head coach to communicate your schedule without making them feel like you are checking out on the team?
1 like • 20d
The best way is to be upfront, respectful, and organized. “Coach, I wanted to keep you in the loop on my camp/recruiting schedule. I’m not checking out on the team. I’m still fully committed. I just want to make sure I communicate everything the right way so there are no surprises.” As long as you’re communicating you will be fine. What you don’t want to do is not say anything and just be a no show.
23d •
Pre-Camp Messaging
Before I step on the field, I want to send a final text/DM to these defensive line coaches (Drake University and Toledo)to set the business tone. My question is twofold: When you are already in deep talks with a coach, what is the best pre-camp message to send 24–48 hours out? Do you emphasize your verified size and metrics, reference independent scouting evaluations, or keep it strictly focused on being coached by them live? From an evaluation standpoint, what is the exact trigger that moves a DL coach from 'we like your tape' to pulling the trigger on a live offer at camp? Is it dominant 1-on-1 reps, or do they place more weight on how quickly you absorb their specific technique adjustments during individual position drills?
5 likes • 23d
If you’re already in deep talks with a coach, the message 24–48 hours before camp shouldn’t be a sales pitch. They already know your size, your metrics, your film, and your background. At that point, the best message is simple, confident, and focused on being coached. Something like: “Coach, I’m excited to get on the field and work with you this weekend. I appreciate the conversations we’ve had, and I’m looking forward to learning from you live and showing how I compete.” That’s enough. You don’t need to send a long list of measurables unless there has been a recent verified update that actually matters. Now, as far as what triggers a live offer, it’s usually not just one thing, they’re looking at the whole picture. For a defensive lineman, the trigger is usually a combination of physical tools, live competitiveness, coachability, and presence. Never underestimate camp etiquette. How you jog between drills matters. How you respond after losing a rep matters. How you interact with other players matters. How much effort you give when you’re tired matters. Coaches notice the kid who is locked in, upbeat, coachable, and getting extra reps without acting entitled. So don’t go in trying to “prove” everything with one rep. Go in ready to be coached, compete hard, take corrections, and show that your motor, attitude, and habits add up.
3 likes • 23d
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