Our camp in AZ at Pinnacle HS is filling up with colleges and prospects! May 18th. We reached capacity a week out last year. More schools being added daily!
Don’t miss out:
Class of 2022. You are currently less than 25 days from your first practice as a freshman in Division III. You MUST be doing repetitive sprint activity to protect your hamstrings now! Upperclassmen know the playbook— don’t miss reps because of soft tissue injuries in camp.
2021 recruits: be aware. What is an offer? How did you receive it? Check Twitter did 500 other people receive it the same day? Did you actually talk to a coach— by voice on the phone? Don’t get caught up on Twitter likes. Your play will get you that. DMs &texts are not talking
Question i asked a recruit today: if you get an offer from a coaxh you have never met, or actually spoken to,what does that say about who they will let in the locker room.They don’t know the person, just the player. How can they know you are a true fit? Demand more than a graphic
Tonight, our entire team came together with some of our alumni. Real talk was had. I am proud to be with them. I am simply a conduit of this information- our FAMILY wants you to know this:
The result of one game does not define a team. The 2021 LFC football team will live in history w/honor. Though we lost to an incredible St Johns team we fought the entire 60 minutes and have much to build on. Our seniors have left an unmatched legacy.
#Kaizen
#ThankYou
Tough loss in the NCAA playoffs against a great team. Proud of our teams fight & their love of each other. 22-3 since 2021 with back 2 back MWC conference championships & NCAA playoff appearances. Not satisfied but appreciative of our progress & efforts of many.
#ForesterFamily
Advice for D2/D3/NAIA recruits. You got the offer. Now YOU have to take serious steps. 1.Apply—Completely2. Send in your 7th semester transcripts. the Coach that offered and set up a visit next semester. 4. Talk to your family about your top 3-5. Cont..
95 college coaches. 450 athletes. Reps on reps. Everyone left healthy. What a successful day at Lake Forest. Already seeing offers hit twitter from it. Thank you.
If a non-scholarship school is pressuring you in August— before your senior year starts— to commit now or else lose a spot, you should question the WHY? The Common App opened Aug 1. Your college choice is not THEIR choice to “have you” it is your choice to find the right one.
Date is set-- 5/18 back at Pinnacle High School. AZ Ballers get signed up fast. Camp filled up last year with nearly 600 individuals. 50+ College coaches. Great opportunity to close out showcase week!
Arizona... STAND UP! Come be recognized by the schools that not only recruit, but retain ARIZONA's student-athletes. May 15th, we bring it to you at Pinnacle High School
@GoBigBlue_PHS
Today is one of my favorite days of the year! THE Lake Forest Mega Camp in AZ. Time to “bring the juice” State 48.
#ForestFreaks
of the
#SouthwestSuburb
No coach who is recruiting you should discourage you from taking ANY visits or request your commitment on the spot. This is your decision- not theirs. Be confident by being diligent.
#UnsolicitedAdvice
These schools are officially coming to our Arizona Mega camp on 5/21. More to be announced soon. Don’t get closed out.
#ForesterFamily
#SouthwestSuburbs
Ten years ago today I was named the head football coach at
@LFCollege
there have been too many memories to start to reminisce on... looking forward to MANY MANY more!
Arizona '24's and '25's.. Time to start making plans for camp this spring. Our Arizona Camp Date is set. Looking forward to working with
@CoachElauer51
@MPHS_Football
this year! We have sold out the last two years and had over 80 Coaches there last year.
Asked by a dad why we haven’t “offered his son?” Me: Sir, we have only spent 15-20 minutes with him in person. Once we sit and know him better we can decide if he fits our family. I’m not in a rush are you?He replied: Now that you mention it coach, no— we aren’t. Thank you.
12 yrs ago today I was sitting in the back of a church, during a blizzard— as the minutes ticked away... waiting... waiting... she eventually showed up and said “I do.” I still consider myself luck every day!
Graduation day in the Forest. 23 guys walk across the stage with a degree, a championship ring, and a lifetime of memories.
#ForesterFamily
we see greatful for all you have done to leave LFC better than you found it in so many ways.
#BeyondMeasure
New rant. Do not equate D1 and D3 athletics. D3 players are not handcuffed to scholarships that are eliminated if they do not play. Nothing about playing or not effects their ability to access their education. They have greater control and choice about whether they play.
#d3FB
We are a young, talented, and improving team. Proud not only of the 3-0, but the 1,926-0 of COVID tests (my previous math was checked and corrected)... that show that discipline and urgency are understood. Great job men! Cont...
Just in case you are wondering, as of this morning, there are now 4,023 individuals in the NCAA transfer portal. For FOOTBALL only. The other 89 NCAA sports of 7k. let that sink in.
Not the final result we wanted today. I want to thank our seniors,the winningest class in LFC football history with 29 career wins. A standard for all future classes.
#ForesterFamily
Thank you as well to a great group of parents who gave great support to their sons all year.
The sun is shining and we get to have football practice at one of the most historic football fields in the world. Since 1903 on the same “patch of grass” Farwell Field!!
Ok recruits..your at home following coaches & they are following you back. Now what? Take the next step. DM them a question that is SPECIFIC to their college..take a virtual tour... do research about your position coach or their head coach. This isn’t tinder, this is your future
Great talk w/a recruit telling me about the pressure he received on his 1st visit to “commit” on the spot and not take other visits. Glad he will be visiting us next week. Professional “pressure artists” act in selfishness. See your top three schools at least. To “know you know!”
As a reminder, D3 schools do not have the same rules as their counter parts. Don't let Social Media interaction deter you. We can not favorite, retweet, or tag you in any of our posts as D3 coaches. That doesn't mean we don't want you to be in our programs any less.
#D3Pride
Recruits as camp season begins and offers are being issued. Trust but verify everything. Trust your gut. Remember not everything you read or see on the internet (twitter) is true. Don’t trust your future to unverified facts. That is your responsibility in this process!
Not all “offers” are equal. Ask the questions about scholarship, requirements, and commit ability. If they won’t let you commit is it an offer? If a school doesn’t have roster size limits how “exclusive” is the club?
Great talk w/a few ‘21 guys today about the recruiting process.Nice to hear they appreciate that we don’t lead w/offers.Also explained that recruiting is only “a part” of what college coaches do. I still have 100 guys throughout the country I’m caring for. That’s my top priority.
Piece of advice for PSA’s that I give in person... if you’re not interested in a school—tell the coach. If you want to be continue to berecruited by them-answer calls & texts... do what is asked (apply, register for visits, etc). Be either in(terested) or out.
#YouAreInControl
Everyone in HS athletics in AZ should be thanking
@ralphamsden
this is an example of media protecting athletes from predators. 2nd time he has done this in recent years.
#ThankYou
Day 1 on the desert. 7 schools. 2 home visits. And two Double-Doubles animal style in the car without dripping a drop on me while driving. I’d call that a hugely successful day for this guy! Tomorrow I find Whataburger.
Recruits: if your seeing this. Get off Twitter. Turn your phone off today and spend time with your mom. Play board games , laugh, watch HER favorite movie. Some of us are jealous of the opportunity you have. Take advantage of it!
#mothersday2020
I’m home alone & miss the family
Had a real talk with a couple of recruits. It’s not about how many “offers” you get. That means NOTHING. It’s all about the right school and the right recruit finding each other. You only commit to one.
#QualityOverQuantity
After 329 days of no students on campus, I am overwhelmed by the emotions and joy of seeing everyone return to campus. Nobody chose this profession to sit behind a computer everyday. Proud of all of you that have made it back to the Forest...let’s
#MakeIt
a great semester.
#Agape
On this day 2006 I walked into Halas Hall for the first time as a coach at Lake Forest. It has been a heck of a ride with the
#ForesterFamily
#IwasHereBeforeTwitter
I still get the same excitement every day I get to work with our team!
Huge thank you to Coach Scott for coming and spending Fall Break with the Forester. Wisdom beyond measure. One more day before we have to send him back to
@chandler_wolves
… my man is always pouring into people.
#Grateful
#ForesterFamily
Autism Awareness Day Internationally today, but it’s everyday in our home. I love this girl and all the lessons she learns and teaches us everyday.
#KatieCat
#AutismAcceptance
#1
-0. Always good to cue up “We are the Foresters.” Started slow but got it going at half time. Big time players made big time plays. Much to work on for this week as MWC play begins.
#RTS
#ForestFreaks
#D3FB
Thats a pretty good spot to be on. Quality football, quality education, near a major metropolitan area. Seems like a great choice for a college experience.
Recruits. What does you offer mean. Scroll twitter timelines and see how many other people got that graphic where they just changed the name (if even) Don’t let coaches off the hook. Demand that 1 on 1 attention they promise you. You deserve it.
Thank you to all the coaches and players who showed out yesterday. What a great day in the Forest. Gotta have rain to grow crops! 500 athletes… 100 college coaches.