02:25 Training vs. Trending: What Actually Develops Elite Athletes?

🎙️ Football 360 Show – Episode 89 Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Platform: X (Twitter), YouTube, KLIS LouInfo.com, 590 AM Air Time: Saturdays, 11:00am–12:00pm 🔥 Key Topics Covered 🏈 Youth Camp at Chaminade Recap 100+ kids from K–8th grade participated Held on Chaminade's stadium field with great facilities and hosting Emphasis on position-specific skills (QBs, DBs, WRs, OL/DL, etc.) Training includes warm-up, position drills, 1v1s/2v2s, and razzle-dazzle (football version of ultimate Frisbee) Been running this format for over 16 years 🧠 Importance of Learning Multiple Positions Young players benefit from learning multiple roles (QB, DB, RB, etc.) Versatility builds football IQ and helps long-term success Real examples of athletes switching from OL to DL in high school or QB to WR 🚨 The Changing College Recruiting Landscape Transfer portal has changed the game—schools prioritize transfers over high school prospects Mizzou's recent success driven by local stars (Brady Cook, Cody Schrader, Luther Burden) + key transfers High school recruiting rankings influenced more by offers and fan subscription interest than true evaluation 💡 Elite QB Development in St. Louis Local training model has produced multiple D1 and NFL quarterbacks (Brady Cook, Brett Gabbert) Matt Biermann has trained all five D1 QBs from Missouri last year—4 from STL Emphasis on biomechanics, mechanical precision, and long-term development 2029 QB class called "the deepest and most talented youth group yet" 🧪 Quarterback Evaluation & Fundamentals First thing evaluated: mechanics, footwork, natural coordination Training starts with foundational movement—ground up: feet, hips, shoulders, arm action Kids naturally sort into positions based on explosiveness, size, and skill fit Quarterbacks need to be repeatable, efficient, and consistent in mechanics 🎯 Position Coaches & Trainers Growth in private trainers nationwide, but many lack proven systems True development is not Instagram clout—it's daily work, biomechanics, and education Long-term results: QB clients making it to D1 and NFL from 2nd grade through college 📌 Memorable Quotes "You want to create repeatability with quarterbacks—systems, mechanics, and fundamentals." "College football has become pro football. It's transient. It's portal-driven." 🧭 Takeaways Early development and position exploration are crucial. Recruiting is now heavily influenced by the transfer portal and program needs. Long-term, consistent training with proven systems produces elite results. STL may not have the numbers of Texas or Georgia, but the quality of development is elite.