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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