02:23 Summer Reps, Recruiting Realities, and the 16-Year-Old Truth

Hosts: Matt Biermann & JP Rock 📍 Broadcasted on: X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TheFootball360Show.com, and KLIS 590 AM 🔥 TOP HIGHLIGHTS Summer Heat & Early Practice Trends: 🔹 Morning-only practices becoming the norm due to extreme temps 🔹 Kirkwood 7v7 ended early due to heat warnings Scrimmage Recaps & Standouts: 🔹 Parkway West installing a new offense; Matt called plays at recent scrimmage 🔹 Impressive WR core: Max Jones, Max Hurley, and Turkin (big-time catch) 🔹 Gunnar Holmes, Brady Kluba, and Jamal Brooks among standout defenders Recruiting Balance: 🔹 Jet Johnson missed 7v7 for William Jewell Mega Camp — good move for seniors with limited camp windows 🔹 Encouragement for athletes to prioritize recruitment opportunities before July locks them into team obligations 🏆 PROGRAM SHOUTOUTS & PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS Kirkwood: 🔸 New QB Cooper Owens (transfer from FZS) 🔸 Breakout candidates: Bodie Mansfield, Jameer Sloan, Jacob Everhart Live For Life Academy: 🔸 Deep, talented squad 🔸 Several former St. Mary's transfers Cardinal Ritter: 🔸 Reloading again – Elijah Lucas (Western Michigan commit) 🔸 Manny Ellis dominating between the tackles 🔸 QB  Kasimir Manczuk showing poise and mobility 🔸 Speedsters Milan Green and Ryan Davis making waves Blue Springs: 🔸 Top 2026 DE Ronell Johnson – recently visited Mizzou 🔸 QB Wyatt Erickson – strong arm, football pedigree Lafayette: 🔸 Underrated program with talent: Jeremy Williams, Connor James 🔸 New head coach, veteran staff 🔸 Breakout season expected for athletic, multi-sport QB 🧠 HIGH SCHOOL QB INSIGHT Quarterback Pathways Matter: ▪ Parents need to evaluate QB depth charts before choosing schools ▪ Varsity film is crucial – JV/freshman film often holds little recruiting weight ▪ Discussed Brayden Biermann's decision-making process and developmental environment 🏟 COMMUNITY & LEGACY TALK St. Louis Rams Legacy & Void: ▪ Rams' departure left a massive hole in youth & high school football support ▪ NFL should reinvest in St. Louis as a top-5 per capita producer of NFL talent ▪ Remembering the Rams' involvement in 7v7 tournaments and the St. Louis Training Academy National Football Foundation (NFF): ▪ Lombardo Chapter has awarded over $750,000 in scholarships ▪ Honors like the Golden Horn Award remain a key motivator for student-athletes 💡 PARENT TAKEAWAYS Age 16 is a major pivot point: 🔸 Physical maturity meets social distractions 🔸 Consistency in training becomes a key indicator of long-term success 🔸 If they drift from habits (elite training, practice intensity), it's a red flag Strategic school placement is not disloyal — it's smart career planning. Know the system, coaches, depth chart, and fit. 🎯 Social Media Links • JP Rock – X: @JPRockMO | Instagram: @JPRockscoutsu • Matt Biermann – X: @EliteFootball | Instagram: @EliteFootballAcademy