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VEGAS CONTEST!!!

August 31, 2015 By

Screen Shot 2015-08-31 at 11.27.39 AMEvery single year, Rubio Long Snapping offers up a FREE Vegas admission through some sort of contest. This year is no different.

Rubio Long Snappers Nolan and Jordan Frese recently had their grandfather, Hank, pass away. Hank was a former Marine and always present at Rubio Long Snapping Vegas Camps. He was an absolute stud and there are some great stories of him at the camps.

Here is a little about Hank….

Hank was a former Marine and high school football coach. He played football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, as a halfback, on full scholarship. He had two grandsons play Texas HS football and go on to long snap at the next level (there’s an 8 yr old grandson we’re working on). He also has two granddaughters – Mikayla (21) & Marlena (18) – who are very gifted musically and have their own band – The Nesting Dolls. http://thenestingdolls.com/ .  “Papa Hank”  attended every snapping camp and concert he could possibly make.

vkzoqtcQUuPEWhog9vrQ_urkelSo, the Frese family would like to honor Hank by creating a snapping scholarship to VEGAS. A Long Snapper, 7th grade to JC, will have to create a video (no longer than one minute in length) that incorporates snapping, their grandparent (if you don’t have one, find one) and the song HERE. Now, once you hear the song “Papa With His Pants on High“, you will understand that either the Long Snapper or the grandparent MUST be in high pants. Also, the song must be heard while the film is going. The funner it is, the better it is.

The Frese family will do all of the judging. All entries must be in by October 10th and must be emailed to Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com. The footage must be presented on YouTube with the title: Rubio Long Snapping Vegas Contest for Hank!

The winner will be announced on Thursday, October 15th!

Enjoy and I can’t wait to see these videos! Best of luck to all the Long Snappers!

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Advice to Incoming Freshman from College Long Snappers

August 31, 2015 By

I offer up a ton of advice on this blog, my Twitter, my Facebook, through texts, e-mails and my camps. In my opinion, it is all good.

But, sometimes, the youth would like to hear from others as close to their own age as possible. No problem.

I asked several Rubio Long Snappers, who have just finished their first collegiate season of football, a simple question, “What is one bit of advice you would give to an incoming freshman Long Snapper now that you have essentially wrapped up your first year?”

Here are their responses….

“Earn the respect of non specialists by working hard in the weight room and conditioning so they don’t just stereotype you as being just a “longsnapper”. Will go a long way with the coaches and put you a step ahead of the guy in front of you if there is one.” Conor Fry – North Carolina

“Never be satisfied. Although you may not come in and be the starter the first day you step on campus, once you earn that starting spot on the team you cannot get complacent. If you get complacent, somebody will catch up to you. While you are resting, someone else is getting better. Are you working? Or are you resting?” Reid Ferguson – LSU

“Have fun with it, enjoy the experience. If you redshirt embrace it, and get better. Make sure you are healthy and physically fit coming into your first year. The weight room and running will be difficult, so make sure you are prepared, and finally make sure to always be on time, which is 10 minutes early. That’s the best advice I can give, really kids just got to enjoy the gift they have been given.” Nolan Dowling – Western Kentucky

“Come in CONFIDENT, not cocky. They need to remember that they are a freshman again, no one cares that you were number 1 in the nation or a 5 star snapper. Although they should because they couldn’t do it. And don’t expect special treatment from coaches anymore. Once you step on that field you’re just another player, not someone they have to impress anymore.” Jake Abraham – Georgia Southern

“Realize that the strength staff is on your side. They will make fun of your athleticism and your position at first just keep working hard and keep your confidence up and they will come around. Also, to Enjoy the Process. The off season workouts, summer lifts, practices, and season are really hard and tiring. Find your own way to make them fun. Lastly, dont think of what you’re losing out on (parties & junk) but think about how much you’re gaining. (Discipline & work ethic)” John DePalma – West Virginia

“Be prepared for anything! Coaches will go to extreme lengths just to see how mentally tough a snapper is.  You’re gonna have bad days or a bad snap every now and then; it is how you respond to adversity that matters.  If coach is chewing you out and up in your face just nod yes sir and move on to the next snap.  Mental toughness is key!” Steven Romero – New Mexico

“Have a short memory.  If you have a bad snap, coaches are going to get on you for it but you need to come back and respond.” Duke Moran – CAL

“Listen to the guys who currently share your position on the team. You may think you know all there is about physically snapping, but being a snapper entails much more than just throwing the ball between your legs (as you know). The mental aspect is more than half the game, and by creating a comfortability level with the men you share all your time with is essential to your success. Don’t be afraid to reach out to others for help, because in reality, the people you want to ask were all freshman at one point and have taken your path before. They don’t care how good you were in high school, they want you to excel at the collegiate level and to benefit the team in all possible ways.” Joe Marvin – Penn St. 

“For me one thing I never did was really practice snapping on a command and I really struggled with that coming into camp. So if I was going to give advice going into your first year for a long snapper I would say to be able to snap on a command along with on your own. Be able to snap out of your comfort zone for sure.” Matt Cincotta – Marshall

“You have to come in with a mindset that you are the best but practice like you are second string and fighting for a job. Football has a lot of distractions but the reason you are there is to get your education first. Basically this is something you have never experienced so you have to do something you have never done before.” Daniel LaMontagne – Furman

“Make a great first impression on your coaches, teammates, and professors. Also to enjoy and soak it all in because it’ll fly by before you know it.” Scott Daly – Notre Dame

“Not everything is gonna go exactly how you planned out in your head but just keep grinding, it’ll be worth it in the end.” William Eads – Middle Tennessee

“GO TO CLASS!!! If you don’t go, YOU FAIL! Also learn how to manage your time. Time management is key for a college football player, especially of you make the travel squad. Study, study, study. If your grades are not up to par the coaches will leave you at home, it happened to a few guys here.” Ryan Eustace – Arkansas St.

“Always stay warm and make sure you’re paying attention to the game because standing on the sidelines will cause your legs to get cold, and there are a lot of distractions” Ryan DiSalvo – San Jose St.

“Come to the practice, lift, or run with an intense intrinsic attitude to improve yourself because it so easy to just go through the motions being that specialists are sort of dismissed by the coaching staff at times.” Jeff Overbaugh – San Diego St. 

“The most important thing to remember as a freshman long snapper on a college team is to have fun. Seriously, it sounds cheesy but taking this sport too seriously will be the death of you. You have worked so hard to get to where you are, and now that you’re here it’s important to take a step back and appreciate what you’re a part of. I wish all of you the best of luck. You have accomplished something few people can, and you should be beyond proud.” Sodie Orr – Cal Poly SLO

“You’ve made it to college however you have not arrived. You must work just as hard as you did making it to where you are now.” Greg Hohenstein – Bowling Green

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Form Letter to a Coach

August 31, 2015 By

You should send a school a simple letter/e-mail/Facebook message to let schools know you are interested and for you to get on their radar/mailing list. 

First, make sure you send it to the Special Teams Coach and/or the Recruiting Coordinator. Remember to keep it very simply and to the point. The person reading your letter will almost always be male and they don’t need any fluff. They will want a bottom line and quick points.

I created a template for you and it should do the trick. Embrace….

Coach __________,

My name is _________________ and I am very interested in becoming a student-athlete for your university.  I am a Long Snapper.

I currently play at __________________ High School in ____ (put your home state) and will graduate in ________ (month) of 20__.

I attend Rubio Long Snapping camps and am currently ranked ____ in my class and ____ in my state. You can see my profile, which will have Chris Rubio’s evaluation, my picture and a video of me HERE. (link your profile within the word HERE since it looks cleaner). Please feel free to contact Chris Rubio at either 208-572-2852 or Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com if you would like more detailed information regarding me and my Long Snapping abilities.

You can also view my YouTube channel with more practice and game footage HERE. (Put a Hudl link if you have one as well)

I also noticed you have a home game (you could also use this for Spring Games) coming up on Saturday, the ____ of _______________. I was hoping to be put on the recruit list for that game so I can see what game day is like for the _______________ (school mascot name).

Please let me know what the next step in the recruiting process is for me to become a member of your team.

I look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you at one of your games this fall!

Thank you for your time,

John Smith
____________ High School, Class of ______
GPA: ______  ACT: ______ SAT: _________
Twitter: @____________ Instagram: @____________
E-Mail: _______________________________
Cell: _________________________________
Home Mailing Address: _________________________________________ (Street Address, City, State and Zip Code)
Other Honors: ________________________________________________  (Eagle Scout, All-League, MVP, Captain, Etc.)

Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Rubio has been featured in the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the USA Today, Deadspin and countless other publications.

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 17 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 1,000 Long Snappers earning full scholarships and preferred walk-on opportunities to major colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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Which Rubio Long Snapping Camps Should I Attend and When?

August 31, 2015 By

One of the most common questions that I get asked is, “Which camps should my son attend and when?”.

I have been running Long Snapping lessons, camps, and national events for over a decade now so I know what works out the best for the athletes. In a perfect world, here is exactly what I would do as a parent, and most likely will be doing before you know it.

6th Grade

  • If you feel your son is NOT ready mentally and physically, have him attend at least one Rubio Long Snapping camp as a spectator.  See what it is all about.  I would choose a 1 Day Camp in CA, NC, GA, TX, NJ, FL, WA or IL.  This will give you a chance to meet me and understand the way I work and speak.  Listen to instruction.  Become familiar and comfortable with the camp scene. There is no charge for this.
  • If you feel your son is ready mentally and physically, contact me and we can discuss him actually participating in a Rubio Long Snapping camp. I would choose a 1 Day Camp in CA, NC, GA, TX, NJ, FL, WA or IL. The sooner they get the form down, the better they will be in the long run. Once I get their form down, we just wait for their body to develop and BOOM, you have greatness.

7th Grade

  • If mentally and physically mature enough, I will allow a 7th grader to attend my camps. The sooner they get the form down, the better they will be in the long run. Once I get their form down, we just wait for their body to develop and BOOM, you have greatness.
  • If you feel your son is NOT ready mentally and physically, have him attend at least one Rubio Long Snapping Camp as a spectator.  See what it is all about.  I would choose a 1-day Nike Camps in CA, NC, GA, TX or IL.  This will give you a chance to meet me and understand the way I work and speak.  Listen to instruction.  Become familiar and comfortable with the camp scene. There is no charge for this.
  • Start private lessons with either me or someone I recommend.  Contact me (Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) and I will discuss the options.
  • Buy the Chris Sailer Kicking and Rubio Long Snapping Instructional DVD.  This is the best way to learn.  Plus, you can watch it over and over again.

8th Grade

  • This is the time to begin attending Chris Sailer Kicking Camps.  I would choose the 1 Day Camp in CA, NC, GA, TX, NJ, FL, WA or IL.  I would attend ALL 3 camps when Rubio Long Snapping comes to your region of the U.S.  We come to each of these locations 3 times per year (Fall, Winter / Spring, and Summer).
  • At this age, if mentally and physically mature enough (major bonus if they have been to my camps), they should start the Vegas Events. No one will expect anything from an 8th grader, so this should be the least stressful Vegas they will ever encounter. Once again, the sooner they go this, the better they will be in the long run.
  • Continue private and group lessons with Rubio and/or a Rubio Long Snapping private coach.  Contact me (Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) and I will discuss the options.
  • If invited, attend the Underclassmen “Invite Only” Event.  This camp is “Invite Only” is for the players and parents.  Learn about your future and how to handle it each step of the way.

9th Grade

  • Attend Rubio Long Snapping  Camps.
  • Attend ALL 3 of the  1-day camps in your region (CA, NC, GA, TX or IL).  We come to each of these locations 3 times per year (Fall, Winter / Spring, and Summer).
  • Attend 1 Camp in another state.  Start to get a feel for travel and other competition.
  • Attend VEGAS EVENTS in both January & May.  The time is now to see what it is all about.  See what it takes at every level (Fr, So, Jr, Sr, JC, College, and Pro).  The experience will pay off!!!  Time to set goals.
  • Continue private and group lessons with Rubio and/or a Rubio Long Snapping private coach.  Contact me (Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) and I will discuss the options.
  • If invited, attend the Underclassmen “Invite Only” Event.  This camp is “Invite Only” is for the players and parents.  Continue to learn about your future and how to handle it each step of the way.

10th Grade

  • Attend Rubio Long Snapping  Camps.
  • Attend ALL 3 of the  1-day camps in your region (CA, NC, GA, TX or IL).  We come to each of these locations 3 times per year (Fall, Winter / Spring, and Summer).
  • Attend 1-2 Camps in another state.  Start to get a feel for travel and other competition.
  • Attend VEGAS EVENTS in both January & May.  The time is now to see what it is all about.  See what it takes at every level (Fr, So, Jr, Sr, JC, College, and Pro).  The experience will pay off!!!  Time to set goals.
  • Continue private and group lessons with Rubio and/or a Rubio Long Snapping private coach.  Contact me (Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) and I will discuss the options.
  • If invited, attend the Underclassmen “Invite Only” Event.  This camp is “Invite Only” is for the players and parents.  Continue to learn about your future and how to handle it each step of the way.
  • Attend 1 Local College Camp.  These are essentially tryouts.  Go to get experience.  It will pay off for when it really counts.

11th Grade

  • Attend Rubio Long Snapping Camps.
  • Attend ALL 3 of the  1-day camps in your region (CA, NC, GA, TX or IL).  We come to each of these locations 3 times per year (Fall, Winter / Spring, and Summer).
  • Attend 2-3 Camps in another state.  Start to get a feel for travel and other competition.
  • Attend VEGAS EVENTS in both January & May.  This is the time to get your name on the map. College coaches will be setting up their recruit boards.  This is the time to shoot for “TOP 12″ and “Event Elite”!
  • Continue private and group lessons with Rubio and/or a Rubio Long Snapping private coach.  Contact me (Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) and I will discuss the options.
  • Attend Multiple College Camps within reason.  These are essentially tryouts.  Be realistic with your skill level.  Attend camps at all levels of college football (D1, D2, D3, etc.)
  • Attend the “TOP 12″ & “Event Elite” Camp.  This is an “Invite Only” Camp that brings together ONLY the best of the best.  You can only get invited by attending the VEGAS Events and proving that you are one of the best while competing again the best.  This camp is the ULTIMATE GOAL.  This is the best camp that you will ever attend, if invited.

12th Grade

  • Attend Rubio Long Snapping Camps.
  • Attend ALL 3 of the  1-day camps in your region (CA, NC, GA, TX or IL).  We come to each of these locations 3 times per year (Fall, Winter / Spring, and Summer).
  • Attend 3-4 Camps in another state.  Start to get a feel for travel and other competition.
  • Attend VEGAS EVENTS in both January & May.  The time is now to prove to every college coach in the United States that you are worthy of a scholarship or walk on spot.  Scholarships and preferred walk on spots will be earned based on performance as a Long Snapper!
  • Continue private and group lessons with Rubio and/or a Rubio Long Snapping private coach.  Contact me (Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) and I will discuss the options.
  • DO NOT stop working once you have decided on a college.  This is the #1 mistake made.  Work harder than ever as the next level is even more difficult. DO NOT REST ON YOUR PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS.…It will catch up with you. Trust me.

College / NFL

  • Attend the College Camp each year to stay sharp and prepare yourself for upcoming seasons and an NFL Future.
  • Rubio Long Snapping will be holding another NFL camp this coming year. Last year’s was a great success with many Long Snappers being brought into NFL camps simply for their performance at the camp! Be on the lookout!

Chris Sailer Kicking and Rubio Long Snapping are the #1 Kicking, Punting, and Long Snapping Businesses in the World.  Feel free to ask around. We will teach and guide you from 7th Grade all through the day that you retire from the NFL.

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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 tomajor colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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10 Most Common Questions About VEGAS XXVII

August 31, 2015 By

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1. How do I get invited to VEGAS XXVII? You don’t! It is OPEN TO ALL LONG SNAPPERS. 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 VEGAS XXVII? 8th grader through second year of Junior College. I will allow younger if it is pre-approved through me. 

3. Is VEGAS XXVII 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 session this January? Yes! There will be a 4-5 pm session. It is a 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 9 pm on Sunday evening (camp will end at 7 pm) or Monday morning. Please note: Monday, the 18th of January is a holiday. You will definitely want to be at the hotel for the Awards Show on Friday night (7 pm)

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.

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9. Why is VEGAS XXVII important? It is a major one for the recruitment of seniors since it is right before signing day, beyond important for the underclassmen as their recruiting will just be going into high gear and your only chance to be selected to the TOP 12 (the TOP 12  will be selected for the Invite Only TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE camp this summer in CA)

10. What do I get for attending VEGAS XXVII? The best on Long Snapping instruction in the world, a chance to meet the best Long Snappers in college and the NFL (they will be on hand assisting me all weekend), a Rubio Long Snapping shirt, a profile page with Rubio Long Snapping, a YouTube video to be used at your discretion, a chance to make the TOP 12 and the winner of the camp receives one year of free Rubio Long Snapping camps (accommodations and transportation not included).

You can register for VEGAS XXVII HERE

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Chris-Rubio-2Rubio 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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Chris Rubio on CBS Sports Radio

August 27, 2015 By

As promised, here is the audio of Chris Rubio of Rubio Long Snapping being interviewed by Tony Luftman of CBS Sports Radio.

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Chris-Rubio-2Rubio 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 tomajor colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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The Qualifications for The Chris Rubio Award

August 27, 2015 By
Scott Daly of Notre Dame was the inagural winner of The Chris Rubio Award

Scott Daly of Notre Dame was the inagural winner of The Chris Rubio Award

LONG SNAPPER QUALIFICATIONS

What is the Award?
The Award will be presented on an annual basis to the best national high school Long Snapper for that given season.

Who Is Eligible?
Every athlete that plays high school football at the varsity level, regardless of state division, or age. You DO NOT have to attend a Rubio Long Snapping / Chris Sailer Kicking camp to win this award.

How Do You Win? 

  • You will have to be the starter for your high school varsity team.
  • You must not have more than one bad snap all season (snap that gets by the punter or the holder).
  • You must do both punt and p.a.t. snaps.
  • If you have to snap and block for your team, that is looked at in higher regard.
  • The amount of tackles is taken into consideration with the voting.
  • You must have started in 80% of the current year’s games for your varsity team.
  • A Long Snapper’s physical size is NOT taken into consideration in the voting.
  • Other positions played are NOT taken into consideration for voting.
  • You may be viewed by Chris Rubio in person, send in film, have a high school head coach’s recommendation, college special team’s coach recommendation or sports writer’s recommendation to be considered eligible.
  • A panel of voters assembled by the Chris Rubio selection committee will vote for the winner.
Blake Ferguson of LSU is a two time winner of The Chris Rubio Award

Blake Ferguson of LSU is a two time winner of The Chris Rubio Award

How Does the Voting Take Place? 
A panel of voters assembled by the Chris Rubio selection committee will be voting. The panel will include: Chris Rubio, past and current NFL Long Snappers, past and current NCAA Long Snappers, past finalists for the Chris Rubio Award (once they graduate from college), and Sports writers and columnists.

When?
August: A Watch List of 15 Long Snappers will be announced each year before the high school football season begins. The players on the Watch List were selected based on statistics from the previous season and upcoming season expectations.  The eventual winner does NOT have to be on the Watch List to win the awards.

November:  Ten Semi-Finalists are announced.  The Semi-Finalists will be determined by committee selection.

December: The Three Finalists are announced. The Finalists will be determined by total votes. 3 points (1st Place Vote), 2 points (2nd Place Vote), 1 Point (3rd Place Vote). In the case of a tie, Chris Rubio will break the tie with his vote.

January : The winner will be announced at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas on Friday, January 15, 2016. The winner will be determined by total votes. 3 points (1st Place Vote), 2 points (2nd Place Vote), 1 Point (3rd Place Vote).

In the case of a tie, Chris Rubio will break the tie with his vote.

Cole Mazza of Alabama holds his Chris Rubio Award trophy in Los Angeles

Cole Mazza of Alabama holds his Chris Rubio Award trophy in Los Angeles

Guidelines:
Submit your season total stats (total snaps) each week to Chris Rubio by emailing them to Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com Please submit the following:
Total Number of Punts:
Total Number of P.A.T’s:
Total Number of tackles:
Misc (fumble recovery, etc):

Please note: You may create a highlight tape for the judges but it cannot exceed one minute in length. It must be emailed to Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com with a YouTube link.

*All statistics will have to be verified by your high school head coach before you can be announced as a Finalist.

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How a High School Coach Should Deal with a Long Snapper

August 24, 2015 By

Chris Rubio of Rubio Long Snapping offers up some quick advice to high school coaches and what they should do with their Long Snapper.

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Where Are They Now? Rubio Long Snapper Brendan Lopez

August 20, 2015 By

NCAA FOOTBALL: OCT 16 Oregon State at WashingtonFor the next installment of “Where Are They Now?” we venture to Seattle, WA (Go Hawks!) to hear from Rubio Long Snapper Brendan Lopez. Brendan was a top Long Snapper for Rubio Long Snapping in 2007. He started off as a preferred walk-on to Michigan but came back to University of Washington and was put on full scholarship!

Check out what has been going on with Rubio Long Snapper Brendan Lopez….

1.  What is your current occupation?  I am currently in my last year at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. I will complete my training in June 2016 and pursue further speciality training in periodontics. I am also a Rubio Long Snapping staff member for the Seattle, WA area.

2. Where do you live? Seattle, WA.

3. Married/ Kids? Nooooooo

4. What is your fondest memory of your time playing college football? Spending time with my teammates. Whether is was during off season workouts, fall camp, traveling to away games or celebrating after a big win, the best part of college football were the friends and relationships that came from it. 

5. If you could give ONE bit of advice to the current Rubio Long Snappers, what would it be? Be patient, enjoy the process and have a good life balance. Maintaining other areas of your life outside of football is very important. Don’t forget about friendships outside of football and focus on your education. Have a plan for after college and use football to help you get there. 

6. If you could give ONE bit of advice to the current Rubio Long Snapping PARENTS, what would it be? Never want something more than your kid does. 

7. When was the last time you snapped a ball and for what reason? Vegas XXVI. Next one will be XXVII. 

ELKJQDSGVNISCLQ.20130529005445 8.   If you could go back and play football in college again, would you go to the same school or a different one? Why? No doubt I would choose University of Washington again. I love Seattle and it’s an excellent school.

 9. Any regrets during college? Something you wish you had done or maybe hadn’t? Aim lower on my first snap at BYU. Sailing it for a safety with my parents in the stands was pretty embarrassing. 

10.   What tremendous thing have you been a part of or experienced since you graduated? Celebrating in the streets of downtown Seattle after the Seahawks won Super Bowl 48. That was tremendous. 

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Brendan Lopez and Rubio at VEGAS XXV. Lopez does a great job running Rubio Long Snapping lessons in the Seattle, WA area.

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Consider Which Parent to Take With You On Trips

August 11, 2015 By

Yup, you read that correctly. An athlete should be very careful when going on an official (school pays for the trip and you only get five of them) or an unofficial (athlete/parents pay for the trip and you can take as many as you’d like) visit when deciding who goes with them.

Let me break it down for you….

If you are going to a school as a football recruit and aren’t exactly ideal size, you might want to leave your 5 foot tall mother at home. The mom’s height will spook the coach since they will think “Oh man, this kid is done growing.”

On the other hand, if you are undersized and your dad is a giant, definitely bring him since the coach would think “Ok, kid doesn’t pass the eyeball test right now, but he has the same genes so he will get there in some time”

Remember, coaches will already know what you can do through my rankings and by speaking with me. But, they will like to see how you pass the eyeball test, so don’t give them negatives to think about when recruiting you.

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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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5 Things I Learned From My Travels

August 6, 2015 By

As you know, I travel a ton and during the summer, my flights really pick up. Yet again, I hit over 55 flights again in June and July alone. Needless to say, when anyone moves around that much, you will see many “interesting” things and have the ability to learn a great deal about traveling….and life.

Here are the five things I learned from my travels:

  1. OPEN YOUR EYES!
    You would be shocked at how many people don’t see what is right in front of them. Given, much of the time it is due to cell phones swallowing their brains, but many just look down at the path literally right in front of them instead of having their head up to see other, possibly more intriguing avenues of life. Open your eyes, look up and see the world.
  2. USE YOUR HEAD!
    It seems that everyone has become extremely lazy and not willing to do one minute of work to find an answer. I can’t tell you how many times I saw people ask simple questions instead of taking one second to figure out the problem for themselves (where is the baggage claim?…..um, there is a forty foot sign right in front of you that says where). This simply has to stop or the next generation won’t know how to figure anything out. (You would be shocked at how many times per week I respond to an email, text, tweet, message, etc. with the “All information is on RubioLongSnapping.com
  3. BE APPRECIATIVE!
    In life, whether traveling or not, you will see many people that are working and busting their butt at their jobs. Many of these jobs are not easy and take a lot out of the person doing said job. Be appreciative of them and what they are doing, especially if they are doing something for you. Simply saying “Thank you” can make someone’s day and make yours a lot better as well. Try it and see what happens.
  4. HUSTLE!
    Move forward. Keep moving. Don’t be stagnant. People are behind you. You stop, they have to stop. The world stops. This is not good. The slower you go, the slower everyone has to go. If you are in public and you know people are around you, get a move on and don’t slow down the process of life.
  5. RELAX!
    When you finally get the chance to relax, do it. Sit in a chair, lay down in a bed. Put on some music, lift your feet up. Recharge your batteries. You will be better off for it in the long run. If you don’t take some time to relax, you will be no good to anyone after awhile.

Following these five steps will, hopefully, help you out when traveling and in life.

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Chris-Rubio-2Rubio 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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Why Jake Munoz Being Offered a Scholarship is Such a BIG Deal

July 30, 2015 By
Jake Munoz

Jake Munoz

Earlier today, I posted on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin that Rubio Long Snapper Jake Munoz (GA, ’16) had been offered a full scholarship to Georgia St.

You may have glanced at this for a moment and just thought, oh, just another Rubio Long Snapper headed to college. If you did that, you shouldn’t have and here is why.

For those of that don’t know, Munoz has Retinal Cone Dystophy (an inherited ocular disorder characterized by the loss of cone cells, the photoreceptors responsible for both central and color vision). In layman’s terms, Munoz sees, at all times, like a “normal” person does right when they come out of a noon movie into extremely bright sunshine outside. You know what I am talking about? Been in the dark for a couple hours, you walk out of the movie and the outside world is the brightest thing on the planet. It basically hurts your eyes, you immediately squint and your vision is VERY limited.

That is Jake Munoz’s life AT ALL TIMES and he just earned a full scholarship to be a Long Snapper in college. What an absolute stud and I am extremely proud of how far he has come in the past couple of years with Rubio Long Snapping.

Congratulations to Munoz and his whole family on this incredible accomplishment.

UPDATE: Jake has committed to Georgia State!

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Chris-Rubio-2Rubio 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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Where Are They Now? Casey Hales

July 22, 2015 By

AYLZIQMRELKJHRW.20050711204727For the first installment of “Where Are They Now?” I thought it only appropriate that I start with Rubio Long Snapper Casey Hales. You see, Casey is the first Long Snapper I ever worked with! He was/is a little surfer kid from Orange County, CA with a great attitude that played his college football at Duke!

Check out what has been going on with Rubio Long Snapper Casey Hales….

1.    What is your current occupation? – Medical Device Sales, specializing in spine surgery. 

2. Where do you live? San Francisco, CA

3. Married/ Kids? No

4. What is your fondest memory of your time playing college football? My favorite experience was traveling with the team on road games.

Whenever we would fly it would be on chartered planes, with a police escort, the way it should be. My fondest memory specifically would have to be playing at FSU my true freshman year. I was a little bit on the chubby side, and these really aggressive fans started taunting me right above our sideline. They were screaming and pointing at me trying to get my attention “Hey Chunk, do the truffle shuffle!” Haha! Classic line from Goonies. They repeated this over an over all game. That always reminded me how special it is to play college football, especially when playing in front of 90,000 hostile fans, against the teams I grew up watching on T.V.

5.    If you could give ONE bit of advice to the current Rubio Long Snappers, what would it be? SET GOALS, and have fun! Make sure you are putting in the work that is going to get you the results you want. It’s easy to be comfortable when you think you are “good enough” either in HS or College. Keep raising the bar for yourself and be accountable for your progress.

6.    If you could give ONE bit of advice to the current Rubio Long Snapping PARENTS, what would it be? Be consistent. Try not to get too high or too low based on a games outcome or 1 snapping performance. If you are consistently being supportive that is enough.

7. When was the last time you snapped a ball and for what reason? This past weekend on the beach. I was tossing the rock with  some friends and it just happened.

 8.   If you could go back and play football in college again, would you go to the same school or a different one? Why? I would go back to Duke in a heart beat. I wouldn’t trade my teammates or the Duke experience for anything. Plus I was one of the most active long snappers (punts) in the country. 

 9 .Any regrets during college? Something you wish you had done or maybe hadn’t? The only thing I wish I had was a redshirt year to develop more. I wasn’t the most physically gifted and could have used another year in the weight room to adjust to the college game and speed.

10.   What tremendous thing have you been a part of or experienced since you graduated?

 Besides Rubio Long Snapping….

After graduation I was one of 10 Duke Athletes selected to participate in the Coach for College Program in Southern Vietnam. This was a 6-week Student-Athlete Program that allowed us to promote the benefits of higher education and athletics. This was a special experience because it allowed me to connect my love for coaching/teaching with the lessons I learned playing football at Duke. We created a multifunctional sports court and got to work with some great kids.

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Where Are They Now?

July 21, 2015 By

Bill Geiser, father of Rubio Long Snapper Jack Geiser (2006, Boston College, Full Scholarship) sent me an email with a great idea. Here is the meat of the email…

The fact is most of the young men you coach will never make it to the NFL. But many, if not most, will graduate and move on to lead very productive careers/lives. This is what parents *really* want for their kids. Knowing this and understanding that what you and Sailer teach goes far beyond technical snapping and kicking skills may be another promotional opportunity for you. The two of you are teaching these kids a lot more than how to snap or kick a ball – you are teaching ‘life lessons’ that will carry all of them far for the rest of their lives. In this regard, I thought a periodic ‘where are they now’ post which talks about what the career accomplishments your graduates have achieved might be a powerful message to deliver to your new, prospective students and….more importantly…to their parents

He is right and I am going to run with this idea. Expect approximately one of these new blogs per month featuring a Rubio Long Snapper of the past.

If you remember, I have done something like this in the past with Rubio Long Snapper Tyler Schmitt and what he is doing now with his life. If you didn’t see it, check THIS out and prepare to be amazed.

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Chris-Rubio-2Rubio 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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3 Common Recruiting Questions

June 24, 2015 By
  1. How do I get ranked by Rubio Long Snapping? You have the ability to be ranked by Rubio Long Snapping at any Rubio Long Snapping camp that is run by Rubio Long Snapping. The earliest you can be ranked is after your first camp of your freshman year. Per NCAA rules, Rubio Long Snapping is NOT allowed to rank at a college camp.
  2. How does Rubio Long Snapping rank a Long Snapper? My rankings are NOT done just from The Rubio Target. My rankings are based off of this blog I wrote about what makes a Long Snapper great.
  3. How long does it take or how many camps does it take to be a 5 Star Rubio Long Snapper? It could be one, two, ten, fifteen, etc. My rankings are NOT based off the number of camps you attend. They are based off how good of a Long Snapper you are when I see you live at a camp. If you go to a Rubio Long Snapping and show you are a college level Long Snapper, you get 5 Stars….plain and simple.

 

 

 

Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Rubio has been featured in the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the USA Today, Deadspin and countless other publications.

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 15 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 1,000 Long Snappers earning full scholarships and preferred walk-on opportunities to major colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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Articles & Rankings for the Class of 2017 Long Snappers Post VEGAS XXVI

June 24, 2015 By

The rankings are completed for the 2017 Long Snappers that participated at VEGAS XXVI!

Long Snappers in this class came out from over twenty states to get the best instruction and most exposure for Long Snappers in the country.

Be sure to check out all of the photos on the Rubio Long Snapping Facebook page HERE

TOP 2017 LONG SNAPPERS:

  • Thomas Fletcher left no doubt at all that he is the best 2017 Long Snapper in the country. Handles pressure as well as anyone I have ever had and has zero wasted movement. He could snap in college right now and he is only heading into his junior year.
  • Mitch Hall was excellent all weekend and he is beginning to start with a lot of confidence. Incredible form.
  • Nate Durham shows great power and speed on the ball.
  • Austin Reeves is a Long Snapper that could take the top spot within the year. Silent, but deadly.
  • Shiloh Mast is really let the ball fly. Size will be key for him.
  • Joe Calcagno is on the cusp of absolute dominance. Watch him closely over the next year.
  • Jake Pagel is strong and consistent. Watch him.
  • Matthew Smith is a flat out stud. Lots of potential.
  • Koltin Anderson is a very strong Long Snapper with tons of raw power.
  • Ryan Culbertson never disappoints and can snap at the next level.
  • Kyle O’Connor might be one of the most accurate Long Snappers in his class.
  • Kyle Gibbs was very impressive. He is very raw and could be one of the greats.
  • Devin Noth has all of the tools to be one of the best ever.
  • Jake Hess is coming along nicely and headed in the right direction. Consistency of speed will be key.

Notables: Kobe Paez, Paul Lawless, Noah Rodriguez-Trammel, Chris Clore, Matt Baldeck, Gabe Hantz, Colin Scott, Dylan Castro, Jacob Potter

IMG_0629.JPGKEY POINTS:

  • My rankings are NOT done just from The Rubio Target
  • My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
  • My rankings ARE done by me and only me. That is why they take a good amount of time. (Think of it this way, it takes MONTHS to build a Rolls Royce but only hours to build an average car)
  • My rankings are based off of this blog I wrote about what makes a Long Snapper great.
  • If you would like anything added to your profile page, simply email me (Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) the information and consider it done.
  • All Long Snappers are ranked after their first fall camp of their freshman year in high school.

A Long Snapper has the ability to adjust their ranking anytime I see them LIVE, not on video.

For the profiles section, simply go to RubioLongSnapping.com. click PLAYER PROFILES, click which class, click LONG SNAPPERS and find your name.

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Chris-Rubio-2Rubio 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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Article & Rankings Post VEGAS XXVI for the Class of 2018

June 9, 2015 By

The rankings are completed for the 2018 Long Snappers that participated at VEGAS XXVI!

Long Snappers in this class came out from over twenty states to get the best instruction and most exposure for Long Snappers in the country.

Be sure to check out all of the photos on the Rubio Long Snapping Facebook page HERE

TOP 2018 LONG SNAPPERS:

  • Ross Reiter left no doubt he is a man among boys in his class right now. He can already snap, consistently, in the .7s. Great attitude.
  • Kyle Petrucci looks like he belongs in a D1 locker room right now. Great form.
  • Roen McCullough might just be the strongest freshman Long Snapper I have had in a decade.
  • Ross Hinders is a great Long Snapper and an incredible athlete.
  • Ryan Walsh is one of the most accurate and consistent Long Snappers in his class.
  • Joseph Ramos has massive upside and is always improving.

Notables: Brendan Bentley, Campbell Riddle, Ron Gaines, Clay James, Nicholas Wissinger

IMG_0629.JPGKEY POINTS:

  • My rankings are NOT done just from The Rubio Target
  • My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
  • My rankings ARE done by me and only me. That is why they take a good amount of time. (Think of it this way, it takes MONTHS to build a Rolls Royce but only hours to build an average car)
  • My rankings are based off of this blog I wrote about what makes a Long Snapper great.
  • If you would like anything added to your profile page, simply email me (Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) the information and consider it done.
  • All Long Snappers are ranked after their first fall camp of their freshman year in high school.

A Long Snapper has the ability to adjust their ranking anytime I see them LIVE, not on video.

For the profiles section, simply go to RubioLongSnapping.com. click PLAYER PROFILES, click which class, click LONG SNAPPERS and find your name.

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Chris-Rubio-2Rubio 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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Article & Rankings Post VEGAS XXVI for the Class of 2016

June 7, 2015 By
Champion Donald Reiter!

Champion Donald Reiter!

The rankings are completed for the 2016 Long Snappers that participated at VEGAS XXVI!

Long Snappers in this class came out from over twenty states to get the best instruction and most exposure for Long Snappers in the country.

This class had the winner of the camp, Donald Reiter out of AZ. Donald is a great talent that is always improving. Nice spiral, powerful snap and incredible accuracy. Very happy for Donald.

Be sure to check out all of the photos on the Rubio Long Snapping Facebook page HERE

TOP 2016 LONG SNAPPERS:

  • Johnny Den Bleyker was off the charts all weekend. The UCLA commit truly left no doubt he was the top snapper in the country.
  • Damon Johnson showed excellent drive, speed and athleticism.
  • John Shannon has some of the best raw power I have come across in some time. The Notre Dame commit can put a hole in a punter if they are not paying attention.
  • Geron Eatherly is one of the most dependable snappers in the country. He is an absolute machine.
  • Steven Wirtel has incredible upside was dominant all weekend.
  • Ben Wyatt has great power and form. Recently offered by West Virginia and you can see why very quickly.
  • Jake Cesear is, easily, the most athletic Long Snapper in the country. Tons of potential.
  • Conner Kirkegaard is the real deal and just keeps on getting better. Incredible Long Snapper.
  • Anthony Ratliff has found his groove and was snapping bullets all weekend.
  • Scott Meyer is beyond smooth and coming along very nicely. Watch him.
  • Logan Klusman is a very smooth lefty that has two offers on the table.
  • Koby Walsh can be one of the best in his class. Great drive.
  • John Aloma has incredible form and a very fast snap.
  • Grant Jaffe is a massive Long Snapper with an amazing amount of potential.
  • Jake Munoz has the quickest hands in the country and it’s not even close.
  • Bradley Watkins showed incredible athleticism and snaps all weekend. Watch this kid closely.
  • Jack Quiggle was firing the ball back at VEGAS. Very impressive speed.
  • Travis Arroyo is a giant Long Snapper with great form and excellent accuracy.
  • Jon Letter has the ability to snap a D1 ball right now.
  • Colton Piatt continues to improve and impress me.
  • Bradley Robinson has incredible form and can be one of the best when he snaps the ball as hard as possible.
  • Brett DioGuardi passes an eyeball test quickly and improves at a very rapid rate. Tons of upside.
  • Harrison Freeman looks the part and is starting to snap like it as well. Great potential. Smart

Notables: Jack Propst, Jacob Fuqua, Phillip Thomas, Jack Munsey, James Workman, Ian Lauvai, Jared Enrico, Kyler Powell, Jake Yellich, Dylan Alexander

IMG_0629.JPGKEY POINTS:

  • My rankings are NOT done just from The Rubio Target
  • My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
  • My rankings ARE done by me and only me. That is why they take a good amount of time. (Think of it this way, it takes MONTHS to build a Rolls Royce but only hours to build an average car)
  • My rankings are based off of this blog I wrote about what makes a Long Snapper great.
  • If you would like anything added to your profile page, simply email me (Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) the information and consider it done.
  • All Long Snappers are ranked after their first fall camp of their freshman year in high school.

A Long Snapper has the ability to adjust their ranking anytime I see them LIVE, not on video.

For the profiles section, simply go to RubioLongSnapping.com. click PLAYER PROFILES, click which class, click LONG SNAPPERS and find your name.

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Chris-Rubio-2Rubio 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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Article & Rankings for the Class of 2015 Long Snappers at VEGAS XXVI!

May 28, 2015 By

The rankings are completed for the 2015 Long Snappers that participated at VEGAS XXVI!

Long Snappers in this class came out from AZ, CA, OH, CT and NJ to get the best instruction and most exposure for Long Snappers in the country.

Be sure to check out all of the photos on the Rubio Long Snapping Facebook page HERE

TOP 2015 LONG SNAPPERS:

  • Carson Vey (headed to Penn) showed complete dominance all weekend. Truly a tremendous athlete that could play multiple positions in college.
  • Matt Foley was filled with confidence and could have won the whole thing. BYU got a good one in Foley.
  • Harrison Hoffman looked beyond smooth and ready for the next level. Very impressed with his improvement.
  • Cody Block is, easily, one of the most athletic Long Snappers coming out the JC ranks. He is able to play right now and should get picked up soon. Hard worker.

Notables: Hunter Drzik, Darren Diffee, Patrick Williams and Richard Wilcox.

IMG_0629.JPGKEY POINTS:

  • My rankings are NOT done just from The Rubio Target
  • My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
  • My rankings ARE done by me and only me. That is why they take a good amount of time. (Think of it this way, it takes MONTHS to build a Rolls Royce but only hours to build an average car)
  • My rankings are based off of this blog I wrote about what makes a Long Snapper great.
  • If you would like anything added to your profile page, simply email me (Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) the information and consider it done.
  • All Long Snappers are ranked after their first fall camp of their freshman year in high school.

A Long Snapper has the ability to adjust their ranking anytime I see them LIVE, not on video.

For the profiles section, simply go to RubioLongSnapping.com. click PLAYER PROFILES, click which class, click LONG SNAPPERS and find your name.

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Chris-Rubio-2Rubio 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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VEGAS XXVI – RSI & TARGET SCORES

May 19, 2015 By

Here are the RSI and TARGET SCORES from the VEGAS XXVI Event on May 9-10, 2015. Each Long Snapper was tested on The Rubio Target. The RSI is their scores divided by their average speed. Each Long Snapper can receive bonus points for a faster average snap speed. The top 12 overall RSI scores advanced to the finals. The highest possible score on the Target is a 48. Thomas Fletcher had the highest RSI in the history of Rubio Long Snapping.

VEGAS XXVI (our May Event) is the second largest Long Snapping camp in the world. The first was VEGAS XXV in January.

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ALPHABETICAL

RSI SCORE
Alexander, Dylan 23.75 19
Aloma, John 29.49 16
Anderson, Koltin 12.5 11
Anthony, Enzo 11 11
Arroyo, Ross 6.82 7
Arroyo, Travis 32.21 27
Assel, Brock 7.84 8
Badgley, Ryne 14.14 14
Baldeck, Matt 16.09 14
Bartholomew, Nick 5.68 5
Bauman, Josh 15 12
Bentley, Brendan 16.62 14
Biby, Blake 10.86 10
Black, Dylan 8.64 8
Blaylock, Aaron 30.89 23
Block, Cody 26.63 17
Calcagno, Joe 19.72 14
Caldwell, Noah 4.79 8
Cantrell, Dan 26.05 19
Casillas, Mark 25.6 21
Castro, Dylan 13.39 9
Caughman, Ty 3 3
Cesear, Jake 8.33 7
Clore, Chris 25.7 21
Comaroto, Peter N/A N/A
Costa, Chris 13.09 11
Cotton, Joseph 9.24 7
Crum, Grant 26.83 19
Culbertson, Ryan 35 28
Davidson, Callen 24.72 20
Davis, John 28.59 20
Davis, Kyle 27.87 20
Day, Shaffer 0.99 3
De Rosier, Charles 10.31 10
DeLucia, Ryan 15 12
Den Bleyker, Johnny 34.34 22
Diffee, Darren 30.24 19
DioGuardi, Brett 25.85 18
Drzik, Hunter 27.33 19
Durham, Nate 14.98 10
Dye, Dusty 21.8 13
East, Grant 5.43 5
Eatherly, Geron 39.72 23
England, Hunter 19.04 16
Enrico, Jared 19.33 13
Estrada, Aaron 13 14.77
Fletcher, Thomas 56 34
Foley, Matt 38.89 26
Freeman, Harrison 32.84 21
Fuqua, Jacob 28.22 18
Gaines, Ron 12.88 11
Garcia, Matt 6.41 6
George, Brad 5.1 5
Gibbs, Kyle 26.06 16
Gibson, Jake 23.08 16
Gifford, Blake 21.56 13
Grant, Zac 43.29 32
Groff, Tanner 0.99 1
Hall, Mitch 23.05 14
Halper, Jack 17.07 17
Hammontree, Noah 22.78 18
Haney, Jack 30.29 19
Hantz, Gabe 12.39 10
Hawkins, Kameron 1.9 2
Hayes, Kolin 25.62 16
Hernandez, Curtis 27.18 20
Hess, Jake 11.25 9
Hinders, Ross 32.91 26
Hoffman, Harrison 37.95 27
Jacobson, Jarrod 6.77 8
Jaffe, Grant 24.92 15
James, Clay 18.27 17
Jenkins, Eli 10.86 10
Johnson, Damon 36.87 24
Kemp, Peyton 20.98 15
Kirkegaard, Conner 34.87 23
Klotz, Stephen 24.33 22
Klusman, Logan 31.02 20
Korinek, Skyler 22.75 19
Kragero, Carter 26.09 22
Lanser, Seth 10.75 10
Lawless, Paul 3.19 3
Lawver, Caleb 18.4 15
Letter, Jon 30.91 19
Low, Nick 26.74 23
Luvai, Ian 24.05 15
Mast, Shiloh 23.46 17
McAbee, Sean 15.78 15
McCullough, Roen 15.25 13
McCully, TJ 3.33 3
Meyer, Scott 43.67 29
Michaelsen, Alex 29.7 24
Miller, Grant 14.13 13
Mimoun, Jacob 17.13 14
Montgomery, Jax 23.13 24
Morales, Steven 17.04 15
Munoz, Jacob 32.3 21
Munsey, Jack 15.29 13
Murphy, John 9.3 8
Newberg, Thomas 25.19 18
Newton, Roderic 10.98 10
Nichols, Ty 10.71 9
Noth, Devin 21.94 15
O’Conor, Kyle 44.88 32
Odegard, Emmett 23.54 17
Paez, Kobe 16.41 14
Pagel, Jake 21.89 15
Pedrozo, Jude 29.53 22
Penza, Cameron 19.76 17
Petrucci, Kyle 6.97 6
Piatt, Colton 23.44 14
Pladson, Wyatt 11.62 10
Potter, Jacob 19.94 14
Powell, Kyler 28.01 23
Propst, Jack 27.16 19
Quiggle, Jackson 26.81 17
Racina, Nate 18.29 13
Ramos, Joseph 8.53 7
Ratliff, Anthony 31.66 20
Reeves, Austin 29.67 19
Reiter, Donald 40.98 27
Reiter, Ross 35.9 23
Richardson, Bodie 9.57 9
Rickard, Matt 9.57 9
Riddle, Campbell 14.73 14
Rios, Gabe 10.41 13
Rivera, Gabriel 17.58 13
Robinson, Bradley 21.23 15
Robinson, Parker 7.05 6
Rodriguez- Trammel, Noah 21.71 18
Romanowski, Ben 32.3 24
Rouse, Brannon 24.1 17
Rovetti, Nick 3.84 4
Royal, Greg 20.91 17
Rubenstein, Jacob 19.15 13
Ryan, Eric 13.54 13
Sablan, Trevor 8.4 7
Sainsbury, Briant 18.82 16
Samarzich, Simon N/A N/A
Sammut, Jacob 23.71 14
Sasser, Bryant 16.5 14
Schneider, Alex 15.29 13
Scott, Colin 10.46 9
Scott, Roli 8.08 8
Seacat, IV N/A N/A
Shackelford, Riley 22.61 16
Shannon, John 32.31 18
Skinner, Quentin 34.46 25
Skrobot, Gabe 32.02 27
Stevens, Scott 13.75 11
Smith, Tommy 23.8 20
Somers, Sean 3.37 3
Stephenson, Quinn 11.76 10
Stewart, Cole 22.77 16
Stubbs, Hayden 17.56 17
Suter, Rhys 6.47 6
Tabel, Ethan N/A N/A
Tamayo, Adrian 4.9 5
Tamayo, Robert 4.21 4
Taylor, Billy 9.75 8
Thomas, Karson 24.78 18
Thomas, Phillip 23.63 19
Tokos, Matt 3.03 3
Toothman, Andrew 12.64 12
Vaughn, Jacob 8.23 7
Vey, Carson 32.93 24
Walsh, Koby 32.22 21
Walsh, Ryan 12.94 11
Walsh, Scott 21.62 20
Watkins, Bradley 29.17 18
Watson, Brendan 17.5 15
Weneta, Nathan 21.22 17
Wilcox, Richard 16.47 11
Williams, Patrick 30.12 26
Williams, Paul 17.07 14
Willis, Bleu 13.95 12
Wirtel, Steven 40.58 23
Wissinger, Nicholas 8.98 8
Wojciechoski, Mike 4.16 4
Workman, James 21.23 15
Wyatt, Ben 33.53 21
Yelich, Jake 14.45 12

 

BY RSI

RSI SCORE
Fletcher, Thomas 56 34
O’Conor, Kyle 44.88 32
Meyer, Scott 43.67 29
Grant, Zac 43.29 32
Reiter, Donald 40.98 27
Wirtel, Steven 40.58 23
Eatherly, Geron 39.72 23
Foley, Matt 38.89 26
Hoffman, Harrison 37.95 27
Johnson, Damon 36.87 24
Reiter, Ross 35.9 23
Culbertson, Ryan 35 28
Kirkegaard, Conner 34.87 23
Skinner, Quentin 34.46 25
Den Bleyker, Johnny 34.34 22
Wyatt, Ben 33.53 21
Vey, Carson 32.93 24
Hinders, Ross 32.91 26
Freeman, Harrison 32.84 21
Shannon, John 32.31 18
Munoz, Jacob 32.3 21
Romanowski, Ben 32.3 24
Walsh, Koby 32.22 21
Arroyo, Travis 32.21 27
Skrobot, Gabe 32.02 27
Ratliff, Anthony 31.66 20
Klusman, Logan 31.02 20
Letter, Jon 30.91 19
Blaylock, Aaron 30.89 23
Haney, Jack 30.29 19
Diffee, Darren 30.24 19
Williams, Patrick 30.12 26
Michaelsen, Alex 29.7 24
Reeves, Austin 29.67 19
Pedrozo, Jude 29.53 22
Aloma, John 29.49 16
Watkins, Bradley 29.17 18
Davis, John 28.59 20
Fuqua, Jacob 28.22 18
Powell, Kyler 28.01 23
Davis, Kyle 27.87 20
Drzik, Hunter 27.33 19
Hernandez, Curtis 27.18 20
Propst, Jack 27.16 19
Crum, Grant 26.83 19
Quiggle, Jackson 26.81 17
Low, Nick 26.74 23
Block, Cody 26.63 17
Kragero, Carter 26.09 22
Gibbs, Kyle 26.06 16
Cantrell, Dan 26.05 19
DioGuardi, Brett 25.85 18
Clore, Chris 25.7 21
Hayes, Kolin 25.62 16
Casillas, Mark 25.6 21
Newberg, Thomas 25.19 18
Jaffe, Grant 24.92 15
Thomas, Karson 24.78 18
Davidson, Callen 24.72 20
Klotz, Stephen 24.33 22
Rouse, Brannon 24.1 17
Luvai, Ian 24.05 15
Smith, Tommy 23.8 20
Alexander, Dylan 23.75 19
Sammut, Jacob 23.71 14
Thomas, Phillip 23.63 19
Odegard, Emmett 23.54 17
Mast, Shiloh 23.46 17
Piatt, Colton 23.44 14
Montgomery, Jax 23.13 24
Gibson, Jake 23.08 16
Hall, Mitch 23.05 14
Hammontree, Noah 22.78 18
Stewart, Cole 22.77 16
Korinek, Skyler 22.75 19
Shackelford, Riley 22.61 16
Noth, Devin 21.94 15
Pagel, Jake 21.89 15
Dye, Dusty 21.8 13
Rodriguez- Trammel, Noah 21.71 18
Walsh, Scott 21.62 20
Gifford, Blake 21.56 13
Robinson, Bradley 21.23 15
Workman, James 21.23 15
Weneta, Nathan 21.22 17
Kemp, Peyton 20.98 15
Royal, Greg 20.91 17
Potter, Jacob 19.94 14
Penza, Cameron 19.76 17
Calcagno, Joe 19.72 14
Enrico, Jared 19.33 13
Rubenstein, Jacob 19.15 13
England, Hunter 19.04 16
Sainsbury, Briant 18.82 16
Lawver, Caleb 18.4 15
Racina, Nate 18.29 13
James, Clay 18.27 17
Rivera, Gabriel 17.58 13
Stubbs, Hayden 17.56 17
Watson, Brendan 17.5 15
Mimoun, Jacob 17.13 14
Halper, Jack 17.07 17
Williams, Paul 17.07 14
Morales, Steven 17.04 15
Bentley, Brendan 16.62 14
Sasser, Bryant 16.5 14
Wilcox, Richard 16.47 11
Paez, Kobe 16.41 14
Baldeck, Matt 16.09 14
McAbee, Sean 15.78 15
Munsey, Jack 15.29 13
Schneider, Alex 15.29 13
McCullough, Roen 15.25 13
Bauman, Josh 15 12
DeLucia, Ryan 15 12
Durham, Nate 14.98 10
Riddle, Campbell 14.73 14
Yelich, Jake 14.45 12
Badgley, Ryne 14.14 14
Miller, Grant 14.13 13
Willis, Bleu 13.95 12
Stevens, Scott 13.75 11
Ryan, Eric 13.54 13
Castro, Dylan 13.39 9
Costa, Chris 13.09 11
Estrada, Aaron 13 14.77
Walsh, Ryan 12.94 11
Gaines, Ron 12.88 11
Toothman, Andrew 12.64 12
Anderson, Koltin 12.5 11
Hantz, Gabe 12.39 10
Stephenson, Quinn 11.76 10
Pladson, Wyatt 11.62 10
Hess, Jake 11.25 9
Anthony, Enzo 11 11
Newton, Roderic 10.98 10
Biby, Blake 10.86 10
Jenkins, Eli 10.86 10
Lanser, Seth 10.75 10
Nichols, Ty 10.71 9
Scott, Colin 10.46 9
Rios, Gabe 10.41 13
De Rosier, Charles 10.31 10
Taylor, Billy 9.75 8
Richardson, Bodie 9.57 9
Rickard, Matt 9.57 9
Murphy, John 9.3 8
Cotton, Joseph 9.24 7
Wissinger, Nicholas 8.98 8
Black, Dylan 8.64 8
Ramos, Joseph 8.53 7
Sablan, Trevor 8.4 7
Cesear, Jake 8.33 7
Vaughn, Jacob 8.23 7
Scott, Roli 8.08 8
Assel, Brock 7.84 8
Robinson, Parker 7.05 6
Petrucci, Kyle 6.97 6
Arroyo, Ross 6.82 7
Jacobson, Jarrod 6.77 8
Suter, Rhys 6.47 6
Garcia, Matt 6.41 6
Bartholomew, Nick 5.68 5
East, Grant 5.43 5
George, Brad 5.1 5
Tamayo, Adrian 4.9 5
Caldwell, Noah 4.79 8
Tamayo, Robert 4.21 4
Wojciechoski, Mike 4.16 4
Rovetti, Nick 3.84 4
Somers, Sean 3.37 3
McCully, TJ 3.33 3
Lawless, Paul 3.19 3
Tokos, Matt 3.03 3
Caughman, Ty 3 3
Hawkins, Kameron 1.9 2
Day, Shaffer 0.99 3
Groff, Tanner 0.99 1

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