02:26 No Offseason: Growth, Grit, and the Game Ahead

🏈 Summer Football Is in Full Swing Joint practices, scrimmages, 7-on-7, and final summer camps ramping up across the region SEC Media Days and college fall camp start dates approaching (late July) High school athletes are deep into summer prep—no offseason anymore 🏋️‍♂️ The Importance of Training and Camp Strategy Kids must be aware of body fatigue; don't overtrain right before camp or practice starts Smart timing by small colleges holding camps later in summer (e.g. SEMO, Ottawa, Westminster) Reminder: It's not just about showing up—it's about showing out 🌟 Spotlight: Khan Horman Recently earned first Division I offer from Central Arkansas 6'8" lineman who's trained since middle school—great example of long-term development and dedication Impressive frame, work ethic, and upside; Central Arkansas landed a steal 📈 Growth & Maturation of Young Athletes Physical growth in underclassmen (e.g., Max Bradley of Oakville) Class of 2029 vs. Class of 2026–2027 shows dramatic physical differences Maturation curve between 14–17 years old is massive—don't count kids out too early 💬 NIL & School Choice Coming to Missouri? Breakdown of how NIL is already impacting high school athletes in Missouri Coach Brennan Spain's comments on the southern trend of high school NIL and what's coming north Legal and competitive implications of school transfer policies and open district lines 🏫 College Football Program Counts (By State) Missouri: 22 programs Illinois: 35 programs Kansas: 26 (mostly JUCOs) Texas: 50 | California: 83 | Florida: surprisingly limited (few FCS, no D3s) Florida's lack of small programs leads to oversaturation and export of talent 🧠 Bigger Message: Plan Ahead Junior year is the audition—don't wait until senior year to "start working" Consistency, planning, and smart training set athletes apart Elite Football Academy builds regional camaraderie—kids across schools training together, building real community 🎧 Quotes to Highlight: "Your sophomore and junior year—that's your audition." "Florida has more talent than places to put it—up here, we have opportunity if you plan." 📌 Callouts & Resources: Player to Watch: Khan Horman – Central Arkansas Offer Team to Follow: Oakville HS – Max Bradley showing real promise Event Shoutouts: SEMO, Ottawa Braves, Westminster football camps 📲 Connect: JP Rock: @JPRockScoutsU (X) | JPRock on Instagram Matt Biermann: @EliteFootball (X) | @EliteFootballAcademy (Instagram)