by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Every year, I hear the same outcry from “under the radar” high school football players and their parents alike. How do I get ranked? It’s a question that begs a different question. What is your goal? There’s a disconnect in the football community. In today’s world of instant internet exposure, immediate…
Coach Lew Johnston has a blog of his own called “Coaching the little things” that you can check out. It’s a great resource for information, plus Lew is an expert in coaching the classic “Wing T” offense. Thanks to Lew for his contributions to recruit757.com and to the community! – AH by Lew Johnston, a…
Coach Lew Johnston has a blog of his own called “Coaching the little things” that you can check out. It’s a great resource for information, plus Lew is an expert in coaching the classic “Wing T” offense. Thanks to Lew for his contributions to recruit757.com and to the community! – AH by Lew Johnston, a special…
This article originally ran last month, but deserves another read. So many recruits and parents get caught up in landing star rankings and notoriety. What really matters is getting opportunities to play at the next level. Focus on the little things. Find your fit. Work your plan and keep your eyes on the real goal:…
by Dr. Shedrick McCall, Assistant Professor of Psychology-Virginia State University and Community Activist Richmond Virginia Metro Area Most youth and interscholastic coaches should understand that their job is composed of a plethora of duties including teaching kids about athletic skills, life skills, self-esteem skills, communicating effectively among teammates, learning ways to handle failure and adversity, and…
Norfolk Academy Football Coach Steve Monniger also holds the position of College Counseling Coordinator for Student Athletes. He’s there to help high school athletes at Norfolk Academy figure out the college recruiting process and set themselves up for a successful recruitment. In an open letter to recruit757, Coach Monninger has shared the successes of NA.…
John Harbaugh issued this statement, epistle, or what have you, this week. It’s worth a read and it’s worth sharing. In a day and age where more parents are concerned about concussions and other injuries, and young boys are coddled more than disciplined, where does football really fit in? Does the game…
John Harbaugh issued this statement, epistle, or what have you, this week. It’s worth a read and it’s worth sharing. In a day and age where more parents are concerned about concussions and other injuries, and young boys are coddled more than disciplined, where does football really fit in? Does the game…
Coach Mike Villagrana was brought on board earlier this year to handle the Northern Virginia region, and provide new insight and expertise from the angle of a college coach. We attended the ODU Spring Game on Saturday, and Coach V had a chance to assess the talent, schemes, and development of the program. It…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 I talk to high school football players all the time. Rarely, if ever, do I hear from a student-athlete that tells me they’d like to go to a quaint liberal arts school, play football for the enjoyment of it, and get a degree in the process. At 17 or 18…
