102 Why "Having Talent" Isn't Enough Anymore — How to Actually Get Recruited in 2025

Hosts: JP Rock & Matt Biermann Presented by: Game Plan Strategies Consulting & GetOffrd (getoffrd.com) 🎙 Episode Summary JP Rock and Matt Biermann break down what every parent and athlete needs to understand about the new reality of football recruiting. From early preparation to exposure strategy, they reveal why simply being talented isn't enough — and how inaction can quietly end a player's college dream. They also talk about Boom 7v7 tryouts, Elite Football Academy combines, and how Game Plan Strategies and GetOffrd help players build a real plan for the next level. 🧠 Key Topics Why Recruiting Is Harder Than Ever: The new realities of film, exposure, and the transfer portal. Start Early, Stay Active: Why middle school and freshman years matter more than most parents think. The "Stuck Player" Problem: Talented kids who don't advance because they never created a strategy. Varsity Film Matters: Why colleges won't watch JV tape — and what to do about it. Avoiding Recruiting Myths: Being on a state champ team doesn't equal scholarship offers. The Kiss of Death of Recruiting: Getting offers and then stopping the work. The Importance of Verified Data: How height, weight, 40-time, and film completion separate serious prospects from pretenders. Real Talk for Parents: Rose-colored glasses vs. realistic evaluation — why honest feedback saves time and money. Off-Season Is Everything: "Football players are made in the off-season, football futures are made in the off-season." Upcoming Events: BOOM 7v7 Tryouts: Nov 22 & Nov 26 Youth Combine: Presidents Day High School Combine: March 14 (Our City location) 💬 Quotes & Takeaways "You can't just wait to get noticed — recruiting is a muscle you have to work every week." – JP Rock "We don't guess. We evaluate. And if you want to know where you stand, you need real feedback." – Matt Biermann "Football players are made in the off-season. Football futures are made in the off-season." – JP Rock 📍 Connect & Follow JP Rock — Instagram @jprockscoutu | X @jprockmo | football360show.com Matt Biermann — Instagram @elitefootballacademy | X @elitefootball | elitefootball.net 📻 Listen & Watch KLIS 590 AM (St. Louis): Saturdays @ 11 AM CT YouTube: @Football360Show Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Search "Football 360 Show"