🚨 Coaching Carousel Continues

• Greg Jones returns to Ray-Pec; Arlen Harris hired at Timberland – both major upgrades for underachieving yet talent-heavy programs.

• Late spring coaching hires still happening – creating uncertainty and logistical challenges, especially at schools like Lafayette.

• Emphasis on financial strain for assistant coaches and how it impacts spring and summer staffing.

🧠 Program Potential & Underutilized Talent

• Timberland and Ray-Pec both loaded with high-level talent but lacked structure last season.

• Young stars on the rise: Jeremiah Hall (6'5" WR, Ray-Pec) and Caden Ford (6'6" OL, Timberland) catching early college attention.

• Parkway West quietly building a deep roster with guys like Gunner Holmes, Max Jones, and Ethan Bain — all with next-level potential.

🌍 Global Football Pipeline

• Boarding programs like Principia and Chaminade bringing in international talent (UK, Germany, Japan).

• Canadian teams and players seeing major growth in U.S. exposure via camps and showcases.

🏟️ Combine & Camp Season Is HERE

• KC Varsity x Elite STL Combine on May 3rd at Parkway West aims to bring 300+ athletes.

• Lindenwood Mega Camp and other D1-level showcases pushing athlete exposure.

• Message to athletes: “Go where the college coaches are!”

🚫 Cautionary Take: 7v7 vs. Camps

• Warning to parents and athletes: don’t sacrifice camp exposure for 7v7 clout.

• Criticism of 7v7 national championship scheduling during peak college camp weekends.

• Emphasis: if college coaches aren’t present, it’s a waste of time during evaluation season.

🧢 Behind the Scenes

• Purdue visit recap – seeing Coach Odom, Ron Perkins, and Michael Shear.

• Real talk from Ron L. Perkins about the demands of D1 college football life: early mornings, nonstop grind, and real sacrifice.

“It’s not about the hype — it’s about the reps, the exposure, and the right opportunities. Let’s stop chasing clout and start chasing real offers.”