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The Mental Focus it Takes to be a GREAT Long Snapper…

March 1, 2013 By Rubio

Even in non-game winning situations, the Long Snapper is under some pretty high pressure. He has to be concerned with getting the snap count right, making a perfect snap and engaging a block all within seconds. What is the best way to handle the pressure?

For many it takes getting into the right “state” or frame of mind. Most of us go through life letting outside events or other people have control of our frame of mind. It is important to know that YOU can control your state. It is critical for a Long Snapper.

Some will use a physical signal to put themselves in the proper state. It might be a chest pound or a smack to the side of the helmet. This physical signal tells the brain it is time to focus.

Once in the right state of mind, a Long Snapper can recall all of the perfect snaps in previous games and practice. He can quickly focus thoughts on positive energy and visualize a perfect execution. With practice he can break down the elements of a perfect snap in to several steps that are quickly and precisely executed.

Getting into the right state is part art and part science. It is a combination of positive attitude, determination, and self-confidence. It starts with that physical trigger that creates a level of focus and the proper state. It ends with yet another perfect snap.

Want to learn more? Visit our website and find out how Rubio Long Snapping trains Long Snappers to carry this type of focus and frame of mind.

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Rubio Long Snapper Niko Walsh Commits to New Mexico St!

February 28, 2013 By Rubio

Long time Rubio Long Snapper Niko Walsh (CA, ’13) has committed to New Mexico St. as a preferred walk-on!

Niko is a very smooth Long Snapper that might have the best PAT snaps in the country. He is like a machine on short snaps and extremely accurate with his long snaps. To say Niko has come a long way with his snapping would be a massive understatement. He started off, let’s say average, but worked right and hard to really maximize his potential with great form and using all of his body when he snaps. He is definitely for this next stage of his life in football.

Niko is not only a terrific Long Snapper, he is also an extremely humorous individual that has been know to drop some excellent rants on Twitter. Quiet when you first speak to him, but wickedly funny when you get to know him.

Congratulations to Niko Walsh!

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Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Offering the best instruction and most exposure in the world. Rubio Long Snapping can help you to become the best snapper you can be!

In just 12 years, Chris Rubio, President and Owner of Rubio Long Snapping, has become the #1 Long Snapping instructor in the country and the go-to man when a college coach needs a Long Snapper. Colleges from across the country rely on “Rubio’s” word day in and day out on who the best Long Snappers are in the country. Rubio Long Snapping has assisted in over 300 Long Snappers earning FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to major colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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A Long, Long Road For Rubio Long Snapper Dallas Noriega

February 28, 2013 By Rubio

A couple years ago, Rubio Long Snapper Dallas Noriega was at the top of his game. He had been with me for quite some time and was now a 5 Star Long Snapper headed for a major D1 University – Arizona St.

He was flying high to say the least. He was dominating camps, a member of the TOP 12 (he even won the annual TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE Belly Flop Contest), a hit with his personality and was even known to bust out a cart wheel now and then. If you have seen Dallas, not a slight figure, you would be even more impressed.

Then, shortly before he was headed off to college, he was called by his new coach and informed that he hadn’t taken the right classes to get into that particular college. His grades and scores were fine, but he still needed to take one additional class to be allowed on the team. Bubble burst.

Dallas would not be going to ASU anytime soon. College football went from a tremendous dream being achieved to a nightmare moving farther and farther away.

Dallas enrolled at a local Junior College and didn’t let his dream stop. He stayed in shape, kept working on his snapping and became even better than before. Schools were knocking on the door. They wanted him on campus immediately. Conversations would be as follows “Rubio, he is a JC kid, he can leave whenever, so we want him now.” Issue, Dallas wasn’t a qualifier out of High School and never submitted the paperwork to do so. Therefore, he HAD TO obtain his A.A. degree from the local JC before moving on. Dallas would have to remain in Junior College for the full two years.

Dallas would not be going to college anytime soon. College football went from a tremendous dream being achieved to a nightmare moving farther and farther away.

Dallas pushed ahead. After a dominant first season, he started off-season training with the team with the new mindset that he would have to stay all two years at his Junior College. He could do it. Nothing would stop him now that everything was so clearly laid out for him now.

In April of 2012, Dallas was driving when another driver ran a red light, crashed into his car and destroyed his ankle. Yet again, Dallas’s dreams of playing college football were slipping away. Dallas, his dreams, his hope and his ankle were crushed. This was the point in a person’s life where they either throw up their hands and say “Why me?!?!” or when they pound their chest and say “Let’s go!!!!”

Dallas chose the latter.

He rehabilitated his ankle like a wild man, stayed positive and NEVER stopped pursuing his dream. Nothing, and I mean nothing, would stop him. His hard work paid off. Earlier this month, Dallas was awarded a scholarship to a 4 year college to play college football!

Dallas NEVER gave up. His dad, Ralph, told me he has never heard Dallas say the words “quit” or “I am tired.” I don’t doubt it.

I could not be more proud of a Long Snapper or person. Dallas is a true inspiration for all and I am proud to say I know him and he is a Rubio Long Snapper.

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Caption Contest! WINNER!

February 27, 2013 By Rubio

I was sent this picture by Rubio Long Snapper Clayton Jackson’s (The Governor for those of you that don’t know his proper name) mother. I asked if I could use it, he embraced. GAME ON!!!!

You must put your answer/caption for this picture as a comment to this blog to be entered. Winner will be announced at noon pst on Friday, March 1, 2013!

Congratulations to the winning caption!

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10 Common Questions Regarding the Spring Vegas Event

February 27, 2013 By Rubio

1. How do I get invited to the 11th Annual National Snapping Spring Event in Las Vegas? You don’t! It is not an invite only camp. It is a first come, first served Event. You register and you are in.

2. How old do you have to be to attend the 11th Annual National Snapping Spring Event in Las Vegas? All levels of High School through second year of Junior College. I will allow younger if it is pre-approved through me. Seniors should still be attending since we will be right in the middle of the third wave of recruiting.

3. Is the 11th Annual National Snapping Spring Event in Las Vegas only for advanced Long Snappers? NO, it is open to all levels of Long Snappers. The early you go, the better you will be in the long run. Trust me, I have seen it countless times. Don’t be the guy who waits and then blows it because they were too nervous. Go early and get your butterflies knocked out sooner than later.

4. Will there be small group sessions this spring? Yes! There will be a 4-5 pm and 5-6 pm session. They are one hour blocks meant to knock off the rust, get some last minute fine-tuning in and get used to the fields, brand new football and myself.

5. Is there a hotel you recommend for the Long Snappers and their parents? Yes, we have a group rate with the JW Marriott. It is about one mile from the fields and is superb.

6. When should we book flights? Plan on arriving on Friday and either leaving after 7 pm on Sunday evening (camp will end at 5 pm) or Monday morning.

7. Is there a rental car company you recommend? Yes, for rental cars, follow these steps: Go to www.enterprise.com, Fill in the information as dates and times needed, In the optional area you will add L540231 and then click continue, The next screen will ask for a PIN which is RUB, Choose your car and enjoy the discount.

8. If I have spring ball on friday, can I arrive on Saturday morning? Yes, but I MUST be notified as early as possible so I can put you in a later group on Saturday.

9. Why is the 11th Annual National Snapping Spring Event in Las Vegas important? It is a major one for the final recruitment of seniors (look at #2), beyond important for the underclassmen as their recruiting will just be going into high gear and your only chance to be selected to the EVENT ELITE (the EVENT ELITE will join The TOP 12 at the Invite Only TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE camp this summer in CA)

10. What do I get for attending the 11th Annual National Snapping Spring Event in Las Vegas? The best on Long Snapping instruction in the world, a Rubio Long Snapping shirt, a profile page with Rubio Long Snapping, a YouTube video to be used at your discretion, a recruiting and nutritional seminar at the hotel, a chance to make the EVENT ELITE and the winner of the camp receives one year of free Rubio Long Snapping camps (accommodations and transportation not included).

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What Does a Graduating Long Snapper Do Now?

February 26, 2013 By Rubio

Say you are one of the lucky ones that will be playing football next year for a four year university, what do you do now?

You get better! You don’t rest on your laurels. You make sure you are as prepared as possible when entering college so the coaches know you are serious and ready to take over the reigns for the next two to four years of your life. Nothing will upset a coach more than a recruited athlete coming in unprepared. That is essentially your first impression to the new staff at your new school and that can easily set you up, in the wrong way, for years to come. Don’t be that guy!

Yes, you are allowed to, and could be attending my Long Snapping camps from now until you report to camp for your school….and you should. Going to a camp right before you head off will polish off the rough edges, fine tune you and build your confidence.

You want a more advanced camp with only college level Long Snappers? You can attend the College Camp for Long Snappers on July 19-21 in CA. It will be structured just like the TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE camp but with no current HS players. All participants will be either 2013/JC heading to a four year university or a current college Long Snappers already doing what you believe, think and hope you are ready for in a couple short months.

Regardless, be prepared and don’t just sit. You got into college, but you have done nothing there….yet. See you soon!

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Rubio Long Snapper Murphy Allen commits to Florida Atlantic!

February 25, 2013 By Rubio

Rubio Long Snapper Murphy Allen has committed to Florida Atlantic University as a preferred walk-on!

Murph is a massive man and talent with his Long Snapping. Extremely coachable and already built like a D1 player. He is smooth and strong with very quick hands. Murph should compete immediately for the starting job in the fall.

Congratulations to Rubio Long Snapper Murphy Allen!

For more information on Rubio Long Snapping camp, combines and lesson, please visit RubioLongSnapping.com

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Rubio Long Snapper Ryan DiSalvo of San Jose St. earns Scholarship!

February 24, 2013 By Rubio

Rubio Long Snapper Ryan DiSalvo has been told he will be put on full scholarship next fall!

DiSalvo started his entire freshman year without flaw and was rewarded with a full ride. DiSalvo is an excellent Long Snapper and person. He has a massive frame and listens extremely well.

I could not be more proud of this former TOP 12 Long Snapper. Way to go DiSalvo!!!

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Rubio Long Snapper Emmett Odegard commits to UMASS!

February 23, 2013 By Rubio

Long time Rubio Long Snapper Emmett Odegard (CT, 13) has committed to UMASS as a preferred walk-on!

Emmett, who was just noted in a previous blog, is a terrific Long Snapper and person. He has been with Rubio Long Snapping since 2010, made the TOP 12 last year and can easily go down as one of the hardest workers to improve the most over time. He is a true student of Long Snapping and was dominant at the 11th Annual National Kicking and Snapping Event in Las Vegas a month ago. He made it to the finals and only lost by about one inch. I am extremely impressed with and proud of Emmett! UMASS got a great one!

Congratulations to Emmett Odegard!

For more information on Rubio Long Snapping, go HERE.

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What to Look for in a Long Snapping Camp?

February 22, 2013 By Rubio

There are many things to look for when selecting a Long Snapping Camp to attend. For many Long Snappers the value of a quality camp can lead to the exposure they need to take their talent to the next level. Rubio Long Snapping offers every aspect a player needs to look at in selecting a Camp, see them below:

Exposure – The main ingredient in getting to the next level and Rubio Long Snapping offers the highest quality of exposure for its Long Snappers. Player Rankings, Player Profiles, National Recruiting Websites like Scout.com, ESPN.com and Rivals.com, National Events, Social Media, Youtube, Video, Blogs and much more!
Personal Instruction – Chris Rubio of Rubio Long Snapping attends and instructs at every camp. Rubio does not pawn his Long Snappers off to any old coach instead he trains his guys on every snap. This is extremely important when looking at camps to ensure top quality instruction.
Relationships – Meaning, next level relationships with major College Football Programs and NFL staffs. Rubio Long Snapping is the go to source for College Football Recruiters at four year Universities and beyond with contacts with agents and NFL staffs. College Football Programs take Rubio Long Snapping opinions and recommendations into the highest of consideration in the world of Long Snapping and now NFL is on board as well with all of Rubio’s Long Snapper continue their careers.
Results – Where have previous camp participants gone on to play? Will this camp help me springboard to the next level? Well click here to see where the latest of the Rubio Long Snapping players have committed to play next fall and click here to see a list of the previous year players and where they landed.

As you can you see Rubio Long Snapping offers everything in a Camp that any Long Snapper could ever need. Visit RubioLongSnapping.com for details on our upcoming Camps.

#FullEmbrace

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Meet the 2013 Members of the TOP 12!

February 21, 2013 By Rubio

After every National Snapping Event in Las Vegas in January, I choose the TOP 12 underclassmen Long Snappers. They are the best of the best out in Vegas and are selected to participate in the Invite Only TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE (these Long Snappers will be chosen after the Spring Event in Vegas) during the summer. Only the true great ones are allowed to attend the TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE camp and you must do extremely well in Vegas to be considered. The percent of Long Snappers that have been invited to this camp and continued their careers into college is well over 95%!

If you make this list, you obviously can snap the ball and do it well. Now, I wanted to give you a bit of insight on them off the field. In alphabetical order….

Name: Nate Adams
School: Greenway High School, AZ
Grad Year: 2014
Ht:“6 2′
Wt: 214
GPA: 3.83
SAT/ACT: Have not taken yet

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Stanford
2. Arizona
3. Oregon
4. Florida
5. Arizona St.

Hobbies:
1. Hanging out with friends
2. Weight lifting
3. Playing any sport

What is your favorite movie?
Gladiator

What is your favorite food?
Steak

What is favorite motivational quote?
“If you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful”

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
I train harder than anyone in the country; I am consistent with my snaps and I am an athlete that will make plays down field.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I am extremely good at Call of Duty, and can play the piano.

Name: Curtis Billen
School: Mariner High School, WA
Grad Year: 2014
Ht:” 6’ 2”
Wt: 225
GPA: 3.6
SAT/ACT:
Took ACT on February 9, 2013
Taking SAT March, 2013

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Washington
2. Boise St.
3. Washington St.
4. Oregon
5. Eastern Washington

Hobbies:
1. Weight Lifting
2. Video Games
3. Refereeing youth football games

What is your favorite movie?
The Water Boy

What is your favorite food?
Chicken Alfredo

What is favorite motivational quote?
Trust, but verify
Vladimir Lenin adopted and made famous by U.S. president Ronald Reagan

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
The thing that makes me the best long snapper in the country is my work ethic. I workout every day, which includes weight lifting and aerobic exercises. After that, I go through my long snapping routine each and every day. Also, my grades are important to me, so I make sure I complete all of my class work to the best of my abilities and also I complete all of my homework everyday.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I was a three time state champion in Freestyle, Greco, and Collegiate wrestling before 8^th grade.

Name: Bronson Bruneau
School: Lakeville North High School, MN
Grad Year: 2014
Ht: 6’5”
Wt: 205
GPA: 4.28
SAT/ACT: 27

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Stanford
2. Clemson
3. Virginia
4. Notre Dame
5. Vanderbilt

Hobbies (name only three please):
1. Basketball
2. Hanging out with friends
3. Playing the piano

What is your favorite movie?
Rocky 3

What is your favorite food?
Strawberry Jello

What is favorite motivational quote?
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
I have a strong work ethic and strive to be the best that I can be. I am coachable and work to achieve my goals.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I have spent over 400 hours in the last two years volunteering at two different hospitals and working for health related causes.

Name: Reid Buckingham
School: Lawrence Free State High School, KS
Grad Year: 2014
Ht: 6’2
Wt: 240
GPA: 3.88
SAT/ACT: 24

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Colorado St.
2. TCU
3. Wisconsin
4. Baylor
5. Oklahoma St.

Hobbies:
1. Weight lifting
2. Fishing/Outdoor Sports
3. Traveling to famous hamburger joints across the Midwest

What is your favorite movie?
The Prestige

What is your favorite food?
Yes

What is favorite motivational quote?
“If you’re gonna be a bear, be a grizzly.” – Mike Jackson

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
“I am dedicated to my craft and am able to accept constructive criticism to constantly improve. I am never satisfied or have felt that I am good enough and embrace the struggle and the ups and downs that come with being the best Long Snapper in the country.”

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
When I was in 5th grade I placed 2nd in the Kansas Youth Oratorical Contest (public speaking).

Name: Tanner Carew
School: Damien High School, CA
Grad Year: 2014
Ht: 6′ 2″
Wt: 210
GPA: 3.1
SAT/ACT: Not yet taken

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Oregon
2. Arizona
3. Florida
4. Utah St.
5. Nevada

Hobbies:
1. Wakeboarding
2. Training
3. Off-Roading

What is your favorite movie?
Rain Man

What is your favorite food?
Prime Rib

What is favorite motivational quote?
“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best.” Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
My attitude, work ethic and confidence.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I can solve and Rubik’s Cube in under one minute while riding a wakeboard.

Name: CJ Keller
School: Brophy College Preparatory, AZ
Grad Year: 2014
Ht: 6′ 2″
Wt: 185
GPA: 3.94
SAT/ACT: N/A, scheduled to take it in April.

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Stanford
2. Vanderbilt
3. Northwestern
4. Maryland
5. Cal Berkeley

Hobbies:
1. Hiking
2. Swimming
3. Doing Charitable Service Project, especially if it involves travel

What is your favorite movie?
Zero Dark Thirty

What is your favorite food?
Chinese food

What is favorite motivational quote?
Most people see what is, and never what can be.” Albert Einstein

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
Defined goals, dedication to hard work, consistency, great coaching and supportive parents all contribute to me becoming the best high school Long Snapper in the country.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I travelled to Kenya last summer to build a school for an impoverished village.

Name: Alan Lucy
School: Dinwiddie High School, VA.
Grad Year: 2014
Ht: 6′
Wt: 225
GPA: 3.5
SAT/ACT: SAT 1510 / ACT Not yet taken

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Oregon
2. Florida
3. South Carolina
4. Texas A&M
5. Maryland

Hobbies:
1. Traveling
2. Drag Racing
3. Fishing

What is your favorite movie?
Talladega Nights

What is your favorite food?
Crab Legs

What is favorite motivational quote?
“If what you did yesterday seems big, you haven’t done anything today.” (Lou Holtz)

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
My drive to always improve my snapping and reach the next goal I have challenged myself with.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I am very adventurous. I love flying and traveling and seeing new places.

Name: Liam McCullough
School: Worthington Kilbourne High School, OH
Grad Year: 2015
Ht:” 6’3”
Wt: 215
GPA: 4.0
SAT/ACT: 30
Top 5 College Choices:
1. The Ohio St.
2. Stanford
3. Wisconsin
4. Florida
5. Michigan St.

Hobbies:
1. Cooking
2. Traveling
3. Training (lifting, plyometrics, Long Snapping)

What is your favorite movie?
Borat

What is your favorite food?
Anything that at one point had a central nervous system

What is favorite motivational quote?
“…From he who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from he who has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.”(Luke 12:48)

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
I train harder than anyone else I compete with – in lifting, plyometrics, and long snapping. I strive every day to make myself the best athlete, snapper, and person I can be. I am very humble and face every aspect of my life with a positive yet determined attitude.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I can pick up an instrument and learn to play it by ear with minimal assistance. I have done this with around a dozen instruments.

Name: Wyatt Pfeifer
School: Buckeye Valley High School, OH
Grad Year: 2014
Ht: 6’3″
Wt: 245lbs
GPA: 3.4
SAT/ACT: N/A

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Duke
2. Cincinnati
3. Ohio St.
4. Illinois
5. Bowling Green

Hobbies:
1. Riding Dirt Bikes
2. Water Sports
3. Working out

What is your favorite movie?
Dumb and Dumber

What is your favorite food?
Sushi

What is favorite motivational quote?
“Train like your second, play like your first”

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
My ability to perform under pressure and my consistency snapping the ball. The amount of effort I put into being the best Long Snapper comes with my desire to acheive success, that is what makes me the best Long Snapper in the country.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I always have a smile on my face
Name: Zach Wade
School: Bremen High School, GA
Grad Year: 2014
Ht:” 6’1”
Wt: 210
GPA: 3.5
SAT/ACT: Taking SAT in march

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Auburn
2. Georgia
3. Clemson
4. Tennessee
5. Florida

Hobbies:
1. Lifting weights
2.Working on our farm
3. Long Snapping

What is your favorite movie?
300

What is your favorite food?
Chicken Alfredo

What is favorite motivational quote?
“Tough people embrace tough times”

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
I feel that my form is perfect, that I am consistent, I’m athletic, I snap a tight spiral and I have good ball speed.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
One unique quality about me, is that I am very straight forward.

Name: Casey Wilson
School: St. Pius X Catholic High School, GA
Grad Year:2014
Ht: 6’2
Wt: 200
GPA: 3.4
SAT/ACT: Taking on March 9th at St. Pius X Catholic High School

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Georgia Tech
2. Auburn
3. University of Georgia
4. Florida St.
5. Louisville

Hobbies:
1. Bass Fishing
2. 4 Wheeling/Mudding
3. Weight Lifting

What is your favorite movie?
Step Brothers

What is your favorite food?
Rice and gravy

What is favorite motivational quote?
“The difference between where you are now and where you want to be is your commitment to getting there.” -Rubio

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
Athleticism and dedication to achieve my set goals.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I am naturally a lefty, but do most two handed things with my right hand, and most one handed things with my left hand.

Name: Jonathan Davis Winkie
School: South Forsyth High School
Grad Year: 2014
Height: 6’6″
Wt: 250
GPA: 4.07
SAT: 2120

Top 5 Schools:
1. Vanderbilt
2. Georgia
3. Harvard
4. Northwestern
5. Texas A&M

Hobbies:
1. Coaching youth baseball
2. Weight lifting
3. Golf

Favorite movie:
The Shawshank Redemption

Favorite food:
My momma’s poppyseed chicken.

Favorite quote:
There are no good plays or bad plays, only the next play.

Why am I the best?
I’m the best Long Snapper in the country because nobody else has my combination of dependability, size, strength, and smarts.

Unique quality?
I am a human playbook- in addition to knowing all of my plays for my primary position of center, I also know every assignment for guard, tackle, and tight end as well. I’m that guy on the O-line.

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New College Camp Announced!

February 21, 2013 By Rubio

Rubio Long Snapping and Chris Sailer Kicking will be running the University of Washington’s Specialist Camp on June 17, 2013 in Seattle, WA.

The Huskies will be the 6th college camp we will be running across the country. Others that we will be running are LSU (June 1 and July 13), Texas A&M (June 6th), Alabama (June 8th), UCLA (June 10th) and Oregon (June 15th).

As with all college camps that we are running, you will need to register for it on their website and not ours.

See you this summer!

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Rubio Long Snapper Dallas Noriega has committed to University of Alabama Birmingham!

February 20, 2013 By Rubio

Long time Rubio Long Snapper Dallas Noriega (JC, AZ) has committed on scholarship to UAB!

Dallas is a terrific 5 Star Rubio Long Snapper and even better person. Anyone that has been around him, knows his personality is over-flowing in a good way. He is a thick bodied lefty with great speed that moves very well on his feet. Extremely athletic and mobile Long Snapper that will make the Dragons extremely happy for the next couple of years!

Congratulations to Dallas Noriega!

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Top 5 Things a Coach Looks at When You are on the Field

February 20, 2013 By Rubio

Here are the top 5 things a coach will look at, in addition, obviously, to your athletic ability, when they are scouting you on the football field….

Are you looking to the crowd, specifically mom and/or dad, after every single play? There is nothing more frustrating for a coach than to see a player who needs constant reassurance from his parents throughout the game. Trust yourself and be confident. You will be able to speak with them after the game. It’s not like they can even help you during the process so focus on you and the game.
Are you hustling? If you aren’t hustling on the field, that means you won’t hustle in practice or in the off-season. They want an athlete that goes full speed and, by the end, of the game, is done.
Are you taking plays off? Goes along with #2. A coach despises a player that, quite obviously, will take a play off here and there. What happens when the play you take off goes your way? The play is done and so are you.
Are you interacting with teammates? When you come to the sideline, are you cheering your team on? Are you motivating? Are you putting people down? Are you focused on the game? Are you looking in the crowd? Are you arguing with coaches?
Are you making mistakes? This one can be tricky, because if you are hustling, going full speed and not taking plays off, it will be hard for them to even tell IF you have made a mistake on the field. Obviously, coaches don’t want you to make a mistake, but like they say, if you do, make it a hundred miles per hour.

Remember, if a coach actually comes to a game to recruit you, he will be completely focused on the little things throughout the entire process. Essentially is job and his life is on the line. He recruits poorly and he is fired. He will watch you like a hawk and see everything. Make sure he sees the right things and he leaves with no doubt you are the man for the job.

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Rubio Long Snapping Academic Excellence Award

February 19, 2013 By Rubio

Terry Thompson, father of Rubio Long Snapper’s Scotty and Erik, approached me with an idea. Terry wanted to give back to Rubio Long Snapping for all that it has done for both of his sons. He wanted to donate to a Rubio Long Snapper for this year, and year’s to come, but he wanted it to be based heavily on academics.

According to Terry, “Due in part to the mentoring and influence of Rubio, both of my sons learned the value and importance of their education and academic discipline beyond their athletic goals and aspirations. With this in mind, on behalf of my sons, Rubio Long Snappers Scotty Thompson and Erik Thompson, I wanted to give back to all that Rubio and Rubio Long Snapping has done and continues to do outside of long snapping for my sons and Rubio Long Snappers everywhere. It is in this spirit that I am donating this year and for years to come the following award to Rubio Long Snapping. This award will emphasize the importance of academic discipline and performance as part of what a Rubio Long Snapper ought to be doing as routinely as he practices Rubio Long Snapping drills and techniques. As a specialist, whether you get the privilege of earning a scholarship or a preferred walk-on or if you don’t even get the opportunity to play college football, it is education and academic performance that will open up opportunities to their lives…Success of/as a Rubio Long Snapper goes far beyond long snapping…The purpose and essence of this award is meant to emphasize and embrace this concept.”

Needless to say, I fully embraced this terrific idea so I present to you the….

Rubio Long Snapping Academic Excellence Award

This award will be given to the Rubio Long Snapper who, in addition to demonstrating excellent skill and performance as a Rubio Long Snapper, possesses outstanding character and work ethic as a student and has an outstanding academic record. This award will be awarded to a high school junior after completion of his first semester of his junior year and will pay for his Las Vegas camp registration fee for the following Spring (May) and Winter (January) camps. Only Long Snappers from the class of 2014 need to apply if they meet the criteria for the award.

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum academic GPA of 3.6
- Academic GPA takes into account core college prep minimum education classes only, such as Math, English, Social Studies and Science.
- The 3.60 GPA will need to be a cumulative academic GPA from first semester of a candidate’s 9^th grade year through the 1^st semester of the candidate’s 11^th grade year.
- Active 2014 Rubio Long Snapper (must have participated in at least one Rubio Long Snapper camp and/or currently signed up for an upcoming camp)

Submittals for Consideration:

Sealed official high school transcript that includes all academic grades and performance from 1^st semester of 9^th grade year through 1^st semester of 11^th grade year.
1,000 word or less hand written essay on what a candidate wants to do with/for his life after his long snapping career is over.
Honors and Achievements that would include, but are not limited to, community service, extra-curricular activities, leadership roles, etc.
Two Letters of Recommendation from a non-coach core academic teacher describing your work ethic as a student.
All applications must be received by March 15. No applications will be even considered if received after March 15.
The winner will be announced on April 1.

Award:

Pays for the Rubio Long Snapping Las Vegas Camp costs for the following Spring Camp (May) and following Winter Camp (January). Estimated Award Value: $800
Award winner will be announced on April 1.

How to Enter:

Application should include and be in the following order:

Cover Letter to include:

Name, High School, High School Address, Principal’s Name, Principal’s E-Mail, Guidance Counselor’s Name, Guidance Counselor’s E-mail, Home Mailing Address, Applicant’s Cell Number, Applicant’s E-mail Address

Sealed official high school transcript that includes all academic grades and performance from 1^st semester of 9^th grade year through 1^st semester of 11^th grade year.
1,000 word or less hand written essay on what a candidate wants to do with/for his life after his long snapping career is over.
Typed list and explanation of honors and achievements that would include, but are not limited to, community service, extra-curricular activities, leadership roles, etc.
Two Letters of Recommendation from a non-coach core academic teacher describing your work ethic as a student (no more than three, please)
Nothing else should be included and there is no lobbying allowed for an applicant. Therefore, no videos posted to YouTube or any other social media outlet to gain attention.

Put all of the above into an envelope/box and mail to the following TWO addresses. Yes, you will be sending out two copies and they need to be at the locations by no later than March 15th.

Rubio Long Snapping Academic Excellence Award
c/o RUBIO
1104 Richardson Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501

Rubio Long Snapping Academic Excellence Award
c/o Terry Thompson
10 Oak View Dr. Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Best of luck and please forward all questions to Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com

Erik Thompson, Terry Thompson and Scotty Thompson

Erik, Terry and Scotty Thompson

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The Importance of Repetitions and a Performance Mindset in Long Snapping

February 18, 2013 By Rubio

Three (must have) keys to success in Long Snapping are good instruction, practice and repetition, and most importantly – trust in your skills.

Repetitions train the mind and body to learn a specific skill set like Long Snapping. It allows you to execute the perfect snap time and time again, because your body is essentially programmed this way.

There is a false assumption about learning a new technique such as Deep Snapping and Accuracy that athletes should be able to apply it right away. Likewise, some players believe that they should be able to make adjustments in their game, and have it pay off right away. Change doesn’t happen overnight. When you expect change to happen overnight, you are setting yourself up for failure. Athletes must practice what they learn in order to put it into action. Why? Old habits are hard to change. So anytime you learn something new (or teach something new), it takes a lot of repetition to change.

Repetition trains the body to mechanically achieve the desired result of a “perfect snap”, but the mind is a whole other mechanism that is as equally important.

You might have outstanding form or technique, but you must trust in what you have learned in practice in order to apply it in competition. A lack of trust in ones skills is the top reason Long Snappers can’t repeat – in competition – what they do easily in practice every day.

Several mental barriers can get in the way:

Fear of failure
Perfectionism
High expectations
Focusing on results, rather than the process
Pressure of the moment

The concept of trust applies universally from youth to professional Long Snappers. To perform your absolute best – with consistency – you must trust in what was learned from practice.

So, how do we trust our skills in competition?

First, overcome the mental barriers mentioned above and perform at a high level. This is called the performance mindset.

Top Long Snappers have both a training/work mindset and a performance mindset. When you combine the two you develop a “flow” that allows your body to almost effortlessly execute at the highest level.

Change doesn’t happen overnight. It takes good instruction, practice and repetition, and trust in your skills to be a top Long Snapper.

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Rubio Long Snapper Joe Marvin of Penn St. Participates in a Wonderful Event!

February 17, 2013 By Rubio

Rubio Long Snapper Joe Marvin of Penn. St participated in the THON Event this weekend at Penn St.

According to the THON website, “THON was first organized in 1973 by a group of students looking to add excitement to a dreary February in central Pennsylvania, and for a way to give back to the community. Today, Penn State’s THON continues to be the longest dance marathon in the country lasting 46 hours. THON has grown to engage more than 15,000 students each year and has inspired other university, high school, middle school, and elementary school students across the nation to start dance marathons of their own all in the hopes of conquering pediatric cancer!”

This is obviously an absolutely terrific cause and I am impressed and proud that Joe would be a part of it. Well done to Rubio Long Snapper Joe Marvin!

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Rubio Long Snapper Andrew Ingram Earns Full Scholarship!

February 15, 2013 By Rubio

Rubio Long Snapper Andrew Ingram (AR, ’13) has earned a full scholarship to Ouachita Baptist University!

Andrew is a very solid Long Snapper with terrific form that will do wonderful for the Tigers next season.

Andrew’s father let me know about the offer with a great e-mail that read “Thanks so much for all of your help and encouragement for Andrew over the past 2 years. He couldn’t have done it without you!”

Love it! Who is next?

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Rubio Long Snapper Adam Mueller of UConn earns scholarship!

February 12, 2013 By Rubio

Rubio Long Snapper Adam Mueller of UCONN has earned a full scholarship for his Long Snapping!

Mueller, an Illinois native, was a 2010 graduate that finished off his high school career as 5 Star Long Snapper and ranked 8th in the country. He chose UCONN, redshirted and has been starting ever since. He is a very technically sound Long Snapper with incredible form and excellent determination.

When Mueller texted me to let me know about his scholarship, he said “I’m officially a scholarship player now! Couldn’t have done it without you. Truly appreciate everything and all the instruction. I learned from the best.”

Great text, great Long Snapper and great person. Congratulations to Adam Mueller!

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Rubio Long Snapper Reed Buce commits to UCLA!

February 12, 2013 By Rubio

Rubio Long Snapper Reed Buce (AZ, ’13) has committed to UCLA as a preferred walk-on!

Reed is rated the #6 Long Snapper in the country and a member of the 2012 TOP 12! He is a terrific Long Snapper with great form, solid frame and wonderful attitude. UCLA has always been a dream school for him, so he couldn’t pass up this opportunity. Buce looks to compete for the starting job immediately in Westwood. He will be joining Rubio Long Snappers Chris Longo and Jay Weneta for the Bruins.

Once again, congratulations to Rubio Long Snapper Reed Buce!

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Rubio Long Snapper Niko Walsh Commits to New Mexico St!

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Rubio Long Snapper Murphy Allen commits to Florida Atlantic!

Rubio Long Snapper Ryan DiSalvo of San Jose St. earns Scholarship!

Rubio Long Snapper Emmett Odegard commits to UMASS!

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Meet the 2013 Members of the TOP 12!

New College Camp Announced!

Rubio Long Snapper Dallas Noriega has committed to University of Alabama Birmingham!

Top 5 Things a Coach Looks at When You are on the Field

Rubio Long Snapping Academic Excellence Award

The Importance of Repetitions and a Performance Mindset in Long Snapping

Rubio Long Snapper Joe Marvin of Penn St. Participates in a Wonderful Event!

Rubio Long Snapper Andrew Ingram Earns Full Scholarship!

Rubio Long Snapper Adam Mueller of UConn earns scholarship!

Rubio Long Snapper Reed Buce commits to UCLA!

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