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Rubio Long Snapping Lessons Weekend of March 5th-6th

March 2, 2016 By
(Back): Rubio Long Snapping Instructor, Jason Bertoni, leads a Sunday session in CA.

(Back): Rubio Long Snapping Instructor, Jason Bertoni, leads a Sunday session in CA.

As you know, Rubio Long Snapping has staff members all over the country running lessons.  The objective is to get Long Snappers ready for upcoming Rubio Long Snapping camps.  They teach the Rubio way by getting Long Snappers ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

With several upcoming Spring camps and our National Vegas event happening in May (VEGAS XXVIII) now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.  To find out more about upcoming events click HERE.

Here is what you can expect to see every WEDNESDAY!

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact [email protected]

  • Arkansas (Ryan Eustace will be available by appointment in the Jonesboro area)
  • California – Laguna Hills area (Matt Wigley will be holding private lessons on Saturday from 8am – 12 and a group session at 12:30-1:30pm)
  • California – Santa Monica area (Jason Bertoni will be holding group lessons on Saturday from 9am – 11am)
  • Florida (Ryan Farr will be available by appointment in the Gainesville area)
  • Georgia –  Atlanta area (Jeff Abraham will be holding group sessions and will also be available for private lessons)
  • Illinois (Nolan Owen will be running sessions in the St. Charles area on
    • Wednesday, yes tonight,  from 7-8pm for solo and 8-10pm for group
    • Friday from 6-7pm & 9-10pm for solo and 7-9pm for group
    • Sunday from 1-2:00pm, 4-5:00pm & 7-8:00pm for solo and 11:00am-1:00pm, 2:00-4:00pm & 5:00-7:00pm for groups.
    • Monday from 7-8pm, 8-9pm, and 9-10pm for solo
  • Indiana (Josh Appel will be available by appointment in the Terre Haute area)
  • Louisiana (Blake Ferguson is available by appointment in the Baton Rouge area)
  • Maryland (Matt Fortin will be available by appointment in the D.C. area)
  • Missouri (Nick Monaghan will be available by appointment in the Columbia area)
  • New Mexico (Steven Romero will be available by appointment in the Albuquerque area)
  • North Carolina (Tyler Griffiths will be holding lessons Saturday starting at 10am)(Casey Hales will be holding lessons in Charlotte this weekend)
  • South Carolina (Danny LaMontagne will be available by appointment in the Greenville area)
  • Tennessee (Derrick Lopez will be available by appointment)
  • Texas – Houston area (Chris Roberson & Kevin Ballinger will be available by appointment)
  • Utah (Matt Foley will be available by appointment in the Provo area)
  • Virginia (Matt Fortin will be available by appointment in the D.C. area)

*All of the gentlemen listed are Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact [email protected]

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r4ubio5Rubio 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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Rubio Long Snapping Lessons Weekend of February 27-28

February 24, 2016 By
Center: Rubio Long Snapping Instructor, John Finch, holds lessons in the South.

Center: Rubio Long Snapping Instructor, John Finch, holds lessons in the South.

As you know, Rubio Long Snapping has staff members all over the country running
lessons.  The objective is to get Long Snappers ready for upcoming Rubio Long Snapping camps.  They teach the Rubio way by getting Long Snappers ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

With several upcoming Spring camps and our National Vegas event happening in May (VEGAS XXVIII) now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.  To find out more about upcoming events click HERE.

Here is what you can expect to see every WEDNESDAY!

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact [email protected]

  • Arkansas (Ryan Eustace will be available by appointment in the Jonesboro area)
  • California – Bay Area (Casey Hales will be holding lessons)
  • California – Laguna Hills area (Matt Wigley will be holding private lessons on Saturday from 8am – 12 and a group session at 12:30-1:30pm)
  • California – Santa Monica area (Jason Bertoni will be holding group lessons on Sunday from 9am – 11am)
  • Florida (Ryan Farr will be available by appointment in the Gainesville area)
  • Georgia –  Atlanta area (Jeff Abraham will be holding group sessions and will also be available for private lessons)(Harrison Elliott will be available upon request)
  • Illinois (Nolan Owen will be running sessions in the St. Charles area on
    • Wednesday, yes tonight,  from 7-8pm for solo and 8-10pm for group
    • Friday from 6-7pm & 9-10pm for solo and 7-9pm for group
    • Sunday from 1-2:00pm, 4-5:00pm & 7-8:00pm for solo and 11:00am-1:00pm, 2:00-4:00pm & 5:00-7:00pm for groups.
    • Monday from 7-8pm, 8-9pm, and 9-10pm for solo
  • Indiana (Josh Appel will be available by appointment in the Terre Haute area)
  • Louisiana (Blake Ferguson is available by appointment in the Baton Rouge area)
  • Maryland (Matt Fortin will be available by appointment in the D.C. area)
  • Missouri (Nick Monaghan will be available by appointment in the Columbia area)
  • New Jersey (Alan Lucy will be available upon request)
  • New Mexico (Steven Romero will be available by appointment in the Albuquerque area)
  • North Carolina (Tyler Griffiths will be holding lessons Saturday starting at 10am)
  • South Carolina (Danny LaMontagne will be available by appointment in the Greenville area)
  • Tennessee (Derrick Lopez will be available by appointment)
  • Texas – Houston area (Chris Roberson & Kevin Ballinger will be available by appointment)
  • Utah (Matt Foley will be available by appointment in the Provo area)
  • Virginia (Matt Fortin will be available by appointment in the D.C. area)

*All of the gentlemen listed are Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact [email protected]

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r4ubio5Rubio 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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Rubio Long Snapping NFL Camp

February 24, 2016 By

291116_2368646975707_1857804060_oRubio Long Snapping has an excellent tradition of high school, college and NFL success.  Established in 1999, Chris Sailer & Chris Rubio have worked with thousands of youth, high school, college and professional kickers, punters and long snappers.

Over the years, they built strong and lasting relationships with high school, college and NFL coaches.  The trust that has been built based on on the field training/technique, evaluations and recommendations is untouchable.

NFL coaches have asked us to step deeper into the NFL recruitment process and the Long Snappers have asked us to set up a non-biased camp that simply showcases their talents for the NFL. We have made that happen with coaches present and high quality video being shot for each Long Snapper.

After the camp, Rubio Long Snapping will send out a detailed evaluation of each Long Snapper. This simple email sparked SEVERAL NFL tryouts last year.

Rubio Long Snapping and Chris Sailer Kicking will hold its 2nd Annual NFL combine March 17th in Las Vegas, NV.

Take a deeper look into the success Rubio Long Snapping has had, and continues to have, in the NFL…

Carson Tinker – Jacksonville Jaguars
Justin Drescher – New Orleans Saints
Jon Weeks – Houston Texas
Aaron Brewer – Denver Broncos
Tyler Schmitt – Seattle Seahawks
Christian Yount – Cleveland Browns
Nick Sundberg – Washington Redskins
Rick Lovato – Green Bay Backers
Joe Cardona – New England Patriots
Andrew East – Seattle Seahawks
Nate Boyer – Seattle Seahawks
Corey Adams – Dallas Cowboys
Chris Maikranz – Houston Texans
Drew Ferris – New York Jets
Drew Howell – Tampa Bay Bucaneers

The Chris Sailer Kicking & Rubio Long Snapping NFL Combine will be held March 17th in Las Vegas.

All American Park
1551 S. Buffalo Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89117

College Seniors: 8:30 – 11:30
NFL Free Agents (At least 1 year removed from college) 12:00 – 3:00
*Professional Video will be taken of each athlete

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Rubio Long Snapping Lessons Weekend of February 20 – 21

February 17, 2016 By
(Center): Rubio Long Snapping Instructor, Jeff Abraham, leads lessons in the South.

(Center): Rubio Long Snapping Instructor, Jeff Abraham, leads lessons in the South.

As you know, Rubio Long Snapping has staff members all over the country running
lessons.  The objective is to get Long Snappers ready for upcoming Rubio Long Snapping camps.  They teach the Rubio way by getting Long Snappers ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

With several upcoming Spring camps and our National Vegas event happening in May (VEGAS XXVIII) now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.  To find out more about upcoming events click HERE.

Here is what you can expect to see every WEDNESDAY!

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact [email protected]

  • Arkansas (Ryan Eustace will be available by appointment in the Jonesboro area)
  • California – Bay Area (Casey Hales will be holding lessons)
  • California – Laguna Hills area (Matt Wigley will be holding private lessons on Saturday from 3 – 7pm and a group session at 7pm)
  • California – Santa Monica area (Jason Bertoni will be holding group lessons on Sunday from 9am – 11am)
  • Florida (Ryan Farr will be available by appointment in the Gainesville area)
  • Georgia –  Atlanta area (Jeff Abraham will be holding group sessions and will also be available for private lessons)(Harrison Elliott will be available upon request)
  • Illinois (Nolan Owen will be running sessions in the St. Charles area on
    • Wednesday, yes tonight,  from 7-8pm for solo and 8-10pm for group
    • Friday from 6-7pm & 9-10pm for solo and 7-9pm for group
    • Sunday from 1-2:00pm, 4-5:00pm & 7-8:00pm for solo and 11:00am-1:00pm, 2:00-4:00pm & 5:00-7:00pm for groups.
    • Monday from 7-8pm, 8-9pm, and 9-10pm for solo
  • Indiana (Josh Appel will be available by appointment in the Terre Haute area)
  • Maryland (Matt Fortin will be available by appointment in the D.C. area)
  • Missouri (Nick Monaghan will be available by appointment in the Columbia area)
  • Nevada (Matt Wigley will be holding private lessons on Sunday from 9am – 7pm in Las Vegas)
  • New Jersey (Alan Lucy will be available upon request)
  • New Mexico (Steven Romero will be available by appointment in the Albuquerque area)
  • North Carolina (Tyler Griffiths will be available by appointment)
  • South Carolina (Danny LaMontagne will be available by appointment in the Greenville area)
  • Tennessee (Derrick Lopez will be available by appointment)
  • Texas – Dallas/Fort Worth area (John Finch will be holding group lessons Sunday)
  • Texas – Houston area (Chris Roberson & Kevin Ballinger will be available by appointment)
  • Utah (Matt Foley will be available by appointment in the Provo area)
  • Virginia (Matt Fortin will be available by appointment in the D.C. area)

*All of the gentlemen listed are Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact [email protected]

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r4ubio5Rubio 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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CONTEST FOR A FREE VEGAS XXVIII

February 17, 2016 By

Long Snappers are obviously incredible athletes built with dashing good looks, but are they also creative and intelligent?Obvious answer is YES, but let’s see what we are dealing with throughout the world.

Every Vegas, I try to have a contest to give away a FREE admission to my Vegas Event. This year will be no different.

And, since I know my Long Snappers can tend to be a bit apprehensive about doing any extra work, I have created a contest with the least amount of work in the history of Rubio Long Snapping.

RUBIO LONG SNAPPING HAIKU CONTEST

WHO: Any Long Snapper ranging from 8th grade to second year of JC that would like a chance to earn a FREE admission to VEGAS XXVIII!

WHAT: You must create an original Haiku (s) that pertains to Long Snapping AND Vegas. For those of that don’t know, a Haiku is simply a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five. If you don’t know what a poem or a syllable is, bless your heart and start focusing more in school for the love of all that is holy.

Two examples of haikus would be…

Determination
Can make the impossible
Possible for all

A full day of fun
Lots of eating and resting
Football on the tube

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Be funny, be creative, don’t be bland. Stand out. Have fun with this “assignment”
  • You can enter ONLY one time, but can have a total of three haikus
  • Each haiku must be on the same page and must be hand-printed by the Long Snapper (if I can’t read it, it won’t get read). If you have one haiku, you will have just one page for me. If you have two haikus, you will have only one page for me. If you have three haikus, you will have only one page for me.
  • I will not accept faxed, emailed, scanned, texted or typed haikus
  • You must have them mailed to me (yes, in an envelope with a stamp on it) to…
    RUBIO
    1104 Richardson Ave.
    Lewiston, ID. 83501

WHEN: The entries must be in my mailbox by no later than March 16th, 2016. FYI: I do NOT live in a big city. Mail can take a looooong time to get to me. Plan ahead as I will NOT take any late entries.

WHERE: You must have them mailed to me (yes, in an envelope with a stamp on it) to…

RUBIO
1104 Richardson Ave.
Lewiston, ID. 83501

WHY: To earn a free admission to VEGAS XXVIII! The winner will be announced on March 21st, 2016 (early registration deadline). The winner will get their admission covered by me. The winner will still be responsible for travel and accommodations.

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Landon Sleeper

Landon Sleeper

UPDATE: The winner of the Rubio Long Snapping Haiku Contest for a FREE admission to VEGAS XXVIII in May is Landon Sleeper (TX, ’19)! Congratulations to him and his family! Here is his entry…

Glistening baldness
Telling me to poop on wrists
Snapping on the strip

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Rubio Long Snapping Lessons Weekend of February 13th-14th

February 10, 2016 By
Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructor, John Finch, holds lessons in TX.

Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructor, John Finch, holds lessons in TX.

As you know, Rubio Long Snapping has staff members all over the country running
lessons.  The objective is to get Long Snappers ready for upcoming Rubio Long Snapping camps.  They teach the Rubio way by getting Long Snappers ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

With several upcoming Spring camps and our National Vegas event happening in May (VEGAS XXVIII) now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.  To find out more about upcoming events click HERE.

Here is what you can expect to see every WEDNESDAY!

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact [email protected]

  • Arkansas (Ryan Eustace will be available by appointment in the Jonesboro area)
  • California – Bay Area (Casey Hales will be holding lessons)
  • California – Laguna Hills area (Matt Wigley will be holding lessons on Saturday & Sunday)
  • California- San Diego area (Drew Ferris will be available by appointment)
  • California – Santa Monica area (Jason Bertoni will be available upon request)
  • Florida (Ryan Farr will be available by appointment in the Gainesville area)
  • Georgia –  Atlanta area (Jeff Abraham will be holding group sessions and will also be available for private lessons)(Harrison Elliott will be available upon request)
  • Illinois (Nolan Owen will be running sessions in the St. Charles area on
    • Wednesday, yes tonight, from 7-8pm for solo and 8-10pm for groups
    • Friday from 6-7pm & 9-10pm for solo and 7-9pm for groups
    • Sunday from 10:30-11:30am, 1:30-2:30pm & 2:30-3:30pm for solo and 11:30am-1:30pm & 3:30-5:30pm for groups.
    • Monday from 7-8pm, 8-9pm, and 9-10pm for solo.
  • Indiana (Josh Appel will be available by appointment in the Terre Haute area)
  • New Jersey (Alan Lucy will be available upon request)
  • New Mexico (Steven Romero will be available by appointment in the Albuquerque area)
  • North Carolina (Tyler Griffiths will be available by appointment)
  • South Carolina – Upstate (Danny LaMontagne will be available by appointment)
  • Tennessee (Derrick Lopez will be available by appointment)
  • Texas – Dallas/Fort Worth area (John Finch will be available upon request)
  • Texas – Houston area (Chris Roberson & Kevin Ballinger will be available by appointment)
  • Utah (Matt Foley will be available by appointment in the central & northern area of the state)

*All of the gentlemen listed are Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact [email protected]

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r4ubio5Rubio 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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How to Get an Unofficial Recruiting Trip

February 9, 2016 By
Ask. Seriously, that is all you have to do . Call the football office (THE PLAYER CALLS) and say the following when they answer…
“Hi, my name is ___________ and I am a Rubio Long Snapper in the class of ____. (if you want to brag about your ranking, here is where you would do it). I am very interested in going to, and being recruited by,  _____(insert name of school)_____. I am looking to get put on the UNOFFICIAL RECRUIT LIST for your game vs. __________. What is the next step?”
At this point, they will most likely ask you some basic questions…(Name again, school, address, etc.). Answer them all because then you will be in their database and start getting more stuff from the school. Please note: if this is done during the off-season, you simply tell them what day(s) you will be on campus and they will do the rest. Couple Points….
  • The difference between an OFFICIAL RECRUITING TRIP and an UNOFFICIAL RECRUITING TRIP is that the athlete pays his way on the UNOFFICIAL RECRUITING TRIP
  • You can take AS MANY unofficial recruiting trips as you’d like. You are only allowed five official recruiting trips.
  • The bigger the game, the bigger the recruit you have to be in order to get those tickets. If you are not an absolute stud, you most likely won’t get a big time rivalry game.
  • You can start this process anytime, but usually sophomore year is good to let it rain.
  • Dress accordingly. Look clean and presentable. Rubio Long Snapping shirt or sweatshirt is always a good choice.
  • If you are too thin, wear thermals. If you are too heavy, wear something that fits well. If you are built well, wear something tight to show off what you got. Unofficial visits are a good way for a coach to see if you pass the eyeball test. Make sure you pass.
  • If parents go with the athlete, make sure the parents have a lot of taffy in their mouths so they don’t speak. Remember, the coach doesn’t want to hear from the parents. He wants to hear from the athlete.
    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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National Signing Day

February 2, 2016 By

Cole Mazza Signing

Rubio Long Snapper Cole Mazza signing with Alabama

Today is a National Signing Day for football (there are two, one in December and one in February). High school and JC football players around the country will be signing on the dotted line to play for their respective schools. It is a great time of the year for all involved. It is Signing Day. It is covered by major sports affiliates and it begins the process of which college will dominate tomorrow with the stellar high school athletes of today.

With all the hoopla, comes questions….let me clear some things up for everyone. These are all from questions I have received over the years. Here you go and be sure to reference back to THIS blog I wrote about the difference between a full ride, a preferred walk-on and a standard walk-on:

Is Signing Day the only day an athlete can sign with a college? 
Absolutely not. It is just the first official day for the seniors to make their commitment official. A scholarship athlete can sign anytime on or after that day. You can literally sign the day you get on campus if you are a late pick-up for a school. The whole Signing Day is just a lot of pomp and circumstance that the media has turned it into an event.

Do Preferred Walk-Ons sign on Signing Day?
No, they do not officially sign anything. However, many schools and parents like to have a simple ceremony that represents signing. A preferred walk-on, although verbally committed to a school is NOT locked into that respective school. They have the option to change their mind to another school at any point if a scholarship comes their way. Not exactly the most kosher thing to do to a coach/program but they would most likely understand. I look at it like this, an athlete not taking a scholarship would be similar to a person not taking a free car and opting to pay for the same car.

If I sign with a college on scholarship, can I adjust after?
Sure, BUT you can transfer with the new transfer portal BUT it can be tricky. Some schools like an older transfer (already graduated from previous school) and some don’t. Think about it, why would a coach want an athlete that could not fit in at their first stop? A transfer athlete always brings up red flags…why is it going to work this time, why did he not get along with players and coaches at the first school, it is a homesick issue, is he a problem case, schooling? All are questions that a new coach is going to want to know about you. Bottom line, make your decision and stick with it. This can be a big gamble.

How do the schools get the athletes signatures? 
Most athletes sign in the early morning and then fax them in to their new home (school).

Why have a Signing Day? 
It is the day your verbal commitment becomes official.

Can a junior that is offered a scholarship sign early?
Nope. They must wait just like the others within his graduating class. All of this waiting around gives way to all the committing and de-committing which coaches and sports writers absolutely love (dripping with sarcasm).

Is it true that scholarships have to be renewed every year by the school?
Yes. This is one of those things that not a lot of people know about but it is true. Every single year, the staff has to renew your scholarship for the next year. Therefore, if you are not producing as an athlete, student or person, your scholarship can not be renewed. It is not very common for it to happen, but I have witnessed it occur. Usually, a social issue is the final straw in saying bye bye to your education being paid for by the school.

What can go wrong with the Signing Day process?
Several things and most involve the fax machine. If the exact form is not sent in signed properly, the deal is not sealed. Many schools have lost an athlete because the Letter of Intent was faxed upside down, backwards or just not clear. Then, when they tell the student-athlete to do it again, said athlete often takes it as an omen that it wasn’t meant to be and poof! a new school is chosen. Trust me, it does happen.

All in all, Signing Day is a great thing that should be cherished by all but definitely don’t feel as though it is the end all be all. No matter when you sign, you are still going to be on full scholarship with your school paid for, and that is the most important thing.

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Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Rubio has been featured in 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 18 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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STATS from VEGAS XXVII

February 1, 2016 By

10985429_799770960099036_576669887791321499_nHere are 40 times, Target scores and RSIs from the Rubio Long Snapping VEGAS XXVII Event on January 17-18, 2016.

Please Note: RSI (Rubio Standard Index): The RSI is the score divided by the average speed. You may obtain 2 bonus points for an average of .75-.79, 2 more bonus points for an average of .70-.74 and an additional 2 more bonus points if you average below .70.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [email protected] and I look forward to seeing you all this spring at our camps.

Aloma, John

5.4

23

40.27

Amundsen, Erik

5.31

9

9.47

Anderson, Koltin

5.87

22

29.74

Anthony, Enzo

6.65

9

8.65

Appio, Zach

5.15

20

27.77

Armijo, Mateo

5.28

7

8.14

Arroyo, Ross

6.58

1

1.03

Arroyo, Travis

5.65

15

22

Baldeck, Matt

5.55

11

19.49

Bastuga, Mick

7

2

1.83

Baty, Ramsey

5.42

6

6.19

Baxley, Wyman

4.9

14

17.5

Beattie, Brendan

5.2

5

5.32

Bentley, Brendan

5.76

20

28.59

Biby, Blake

4.81

5

5.43

Bigler, Spencer

6.1

6

6.12

Black, Dylan

5.26

7

7.51

Blankenship, Reeves

5.58

9

14

Blaylock, Aaron

5.4

18

25.08

Bonish, Matt

5

6.17

Bourque, Phillip

2

1.74

Bowles, Michael

7.68

Bowling, Thomas

5.2

14

22.92

Boyle, Cam

5.12

21

29.41

Brennan, Cole

Brennan, Jack

Bridges, Dan

5.37

10

10.52

Bunger, Logan

5.14

12

14.12

Burcher, Max

5.53

11

13.1

Burson, Hunter

5.49

8

8.99

Caffrey, Connor

5.64

14

16.67

Calcagno, Joe

18

28.25

Caldwell, Noah

5.69

8

14.96

Campbell, Gavin

5.28

4

4

Cantrell, Caleb

5.03

7

13.86

Cantrell, Dan

4.99

10

12.5

Carr, Mike

6.59

1

1

Casillas, Mark

6

19

21.11

Cassidy, Ryan

4.86

18

20.78

Castro, Dylan

6.34

11

16.29

Caughman, Ty

5.55

14

15.46

Cesear, Jake

Chapman, Jack

Chason, Bryce

5.56

8

8.99

Ciampa, Adam

5.69

3

2.91

Clements, Cody

6.13

6

6.74

Cline, Gavin

Clore, Chris

5.91

14

15.56

Cognetti, Dustin

5.56

7

7.29

Coluzzi, Marshall

5.47

12

14.81

Colwell, Jack

5.35

16

19.05

Condarco, Gabe

6

6

5.71

Cooke, Daniel

5.79

2

1.96

Cord, Brennon

4.63

11

12.09

Corley, Trey

5.52

9

10.98

Costa, Chris

5.05

10

11.24

Cotton, Joe

4.98

8

9.3

Coughlin, Patrick

5.35

12

17.58

Covan, Austin

5.74

23

27.71

Crabtree, Kevin

5.38

10

14.66

Cuevas, Adrian

5.75

3

2.97

Culbertson, Ryan

5.37

23

32.22

Daniel, Gunner

5.53

16

17.73

Darby, Jack

5.49

12

13.37

Davidson, Callen

5.52

17

19.54

Davis, John

5.38

18

25.46

De Rosier, Charles

6.38

12

13.33

DeGreen, Caden

5.13

15

16.55

Demeter, David

5.09

18

20.97

Den Bleyker, Johnny

5.14

15

16.85

Dhabalt, Trevor

4.88

3

3.33

DioGuardi, Brett

Dunagan, Payton

5.54

8

8.79

Durham, Nate

5.66

18

24.58

Durr, James

5.9

3

3

Durschlag, Max

5.27

5

5.68

Dyer, Kellen

6.33

10

10.87

Easton, Dimitri

5.93

1

1.03

Eatherly, Geron

4.96

22

26.37

Eckelberg, Kyle

5.79

5

5.32

Edwards, Alex

5.69

17

19.77

Edwards, Charlie

4.95

12

13.33

Edwards, Zach

5.18

12

14.37

England, Zach

5.24

6

9.59

Enrico, Jared

5.34

21

30.53

Estrada, Aaron

5.95

6

6.25

Fean, Tim

5.07

14

19.95

Fiene, Robert

5.3

5

5.1

Finnicum, Connor

5.19

16

17.97

Fishman, Joe

5.31

8

8.16

Fletcher, Thomas

4.99

33

53.75

Freeman, Harrison

5.29

23

32.06

Freeman, Raymond

5.24

19

26.05

Fuentes, Johnny

5.45

13

15.29

Gambs, Charlie

6.16

4

4.04

Garcia, Matt

5.83

19

20.1

Gean, Austin

5.09

1

1.01

George, Brad

5.62

12

12.56

Gibbs, Kyle

5.19

25

38.34

Gibson, Evan

5.63

16

17.89

Gibson, Jake

5.42

23

31.22

Gifford, Blake

5.45

11

12.64

Givens, Trenton

5.12

11

12.5

Glenn, Andy

5.49

3

2.97

Goodwin, Jake

5.5

12

13.79

Goossen, Rex

5.76

7

7.29

Gormley, Benji

4.97

10

15.33

Grant, Zac

5.54

11

12.94

Gray, Jamie

5.19

13

14.4

Hahn, Derek

5.73

1

1.03

Hall, Mitch

5.46

18

26

Hall, Nate

6.57

3

2.52

Hall, Parker

6.02

14

14.14

Halper, Jack

5.05

17

24.02

Haney, Jack

5.05

12

15

Hantz, Gabe

5.95

4

4.65

Harrison, Jack

5.39

4

4

Harshey, Dereck

5.73

1

1.05

Hathoot, Justin

5.18

14

19.78

Haugh, Doug

5.04

8

9.64

Hawkins, Kameron

7.17

6

5.56

Hayes, Dillon

5.86

11

12.68

Hayes, Kolin

5.37

14

16.87

Heath, Tripp

6.47

3

3.3

Hembrough, Matt

5.25

21

25.3

Hemphill, Conner

4.88

25

34.63

Hernandez, Curtis

5.48

9

10.84

Hess, Jake

6.3

11

12.94

Hiett, Russ

5.36

8

9.3

Hinders, Ross

5.2

21

32.22

Holman, Jacob

5.47

16

22.25

Hood, Hayden

5.31

2

2.2

Hooper, Jesse

5.73

8

8.99

Hostetler, Tom

Hostetler, Tom

Howell, Noah

5.75

11

13.06

Hudson, Ethan

5.6

14

20.18

Imrem, Kuper

Jacobs, Zack

5.5

18

20.45

Jacobson, Jarrod

5.18

18

24.78

James, Clay

5.26

14

16.56

Jenkins, Eli

5.96

13

15.47

Jennings, Evan

6.1

3

3.16

John, Riley

5.47

17

24.67

Johnson, Damon

5

17

27.12

Kacherski, John

4.75

11

16.29

Kaye, Cameron

5.24

16

18.82

Keaton, Tyler

5.4

8

8.51

Kelleher, Kasey

5.28

19

30.76

Key, Jarrett

5.8

10

11.63

King, Javier

5.15

16

17.29

Kinniry, Collin

5.91

6

6

Kirkegaard, Connor

4.88

26

40.26

Klotz, Zack

6.89

3

3.09

Korinek, Skyler

5.35

10

12.05

Kozachenko, James

5.01

17

20.99

Kragero, Carter

5.11

26

36.21

LaCilento, Mike

5.55

5

5.05

Landes, Cameron

5.87

3

3.03

Landherr, Jack

5.44

4

4.12

Laughlin, Kevin

5.36

11

11.11

Lawless, Paul

5.29

8

9.52

Lawson, John

5.89

5

5.32

Lawver, Caleb

5.59

10

15.16

Lefton, Parker

6.47

19

22.64

Lipps, Alex

5.11

0

0

Little, Drew

5.92

12

12.98

Long, Cade

5.12

17

21.01

Low, Nick

5.76

15

17.04

Luce, Spencer

5.86

20

22.09

MacDonald, Logan

5.47

11

12.5

Maher, Calvin

5.45

16

18.82

Mast, Shiloh

5.57

13

21.8

McCauley, Jack

5.9

10

10.1

McCormack, Nate

7.48

5

4.46

McCoy, Daniel

5.05

9

8.82

McCullough, Roen

5.54

7

7.87

McDonough, Charles

5.04

16

22.25

McInerny, Patrick

5.48

15

16.05

McKean, Ben

6

1

0.88

McMullen, Eli

5.37

17

20

McNeil, Ryan

5.52

20

23.78

Melgarejo, Frank

5.26

12

12.12

Meyer, Scott

26

30.66

Michaelsen, Alex

5.5

17

22.1

Miller, Spencer

5.89

19

19.09

Milliron, Brennan

5.17

4

4.12

Mimoun, Jacob

5.51

10

11.36

Mitchell, Jacob

Mitchell, Will

6.4

0

0

Monaco, Paul

5.09

15

18.75

Montgomery, Jax

Moody, Chandler

4.99

12

12.77

Moore, Seth

5.92

4

4

Mullis, Tucker

5.3

9

9.38

Munoz, Jake

4.99

16

22.25

Munsey, Jack

5.67

13

15.66

Napper, Mason

Nieland, Max

5.52

10

10.99

Norman, Patrick

5.36

12

13.95

Noth, Devin

5.05

16

19.9

O’Connor, Kyle

5.73

21

34.03

O’Riordan, Keelan

6.43

4

4

Odum, Logan

5.45

5

5.81

Paez, Koby

5.17

8

12.39

Pagel, Jake

5.28

16

22.78

Palmer, Blaise

6.15

5

4.9

Palmer, Dallas

5.31

10

14.53

Paprota, Dillon

Patton, Will

5.84

6

7.23

Pedrozo, Jude

5.08

17

18.51

Petrucci, Kyle

5.92

19

21.71

Piatt, Colton

5.03

19

23.17

Picerelli, Jimmy

5.13

21

33.37

Pladson, Wyatt

5.73

12

17.19

Plattner, Randen

5.59

12

13.04

Potter, Jacob

5.65

22

31.41

Prada, Brandon

5.3

Prevette, Keaton

5.53

6

6.9

Quiggle, Jackson

4.95

18

28.66

Racina, Nate

5.53

20

23.25

Raines, John

Ramos, Joseph

5.97

14

16.74

Ratliff, Anthony

4.99

26

39.81

Reeves, Austin

5.22

27

41.08

Reiter, Donald

5.39

23

28.3

Reiter, Ross

5.53

20

27.67

Ressler, Ben

5.3

10

14.66

Riddle, Campbell

5.76

22

24.94

Riordan, Jeremiah

5.53

8

9.88

Robinson, Bradley

5.97

15

22

Rodriguez-Trammell, Noah

5.17

19

24.83

Rosenberry, James

5.7

20

24.5

Rovetti, Nick

5.59

8

8.51

Royal, Greg

Rubenstein, Jacob

5.57

19

26.67

Ruff, Ryan

5.23

12

13.04

Rumsey, Jared

5.08

19

26.36

Ryan, Brennan

5.67

11

12.5

Ryan, Eric

5.51

8

8.99

Sablan, Trevor

5.69

8

8.6

Sainsbury, Briant

5.98

16

19.28

Samarzich, Simon

5.39

23

24.59

Santa Ana, Jackson

Satnan, Chaz

5.47

10

12.05

Schrimpf, CJ

5.75

14

20.67

Scott, Collin

6.76

5

5.38

Scott, Roli

6.41

7

7.95

Seacat, IV

4.79

17

20.48

Serapiglia, Dom

6.17

10

10.52

Shackelford, Riley

5.28

17

27.61

Shadley, Oscar

5.33

12

14.81

Shirley, Ben

5.75

17

17.8

Short, Cooper

5.43

14

16.87

Simmons, Reed

5.63

6

6

Sineath, Tanner

5.32

7

7.69

Sivore, Tim

5.76

10

11.63

Skinner, Quentin

5.32

16

22.51

Skrobot, Gabe

5.22

14

15.73

Smith, Matthew

5.15

16

25.54

Snodgrass, Peter

5.17

10

14.82

Sokach-Minnick, Tristan

5.4

11

13.58

Solan, Nick

5.3

8

7.69

Somerman, Mason

5.47

11

11

Somers, Sean

Sorenson, Bradley

5

19

26.68

Stephenson, Quinn

5.4

10

12.05

Stevens, Greyson

5.97

1

0.97

Stewart, Cole

5.04

20

24.09

Stoll, Chris

5.07

11

12.22

Stover, William

5.15

6

9.59

Suter, Rhys

5.32

12

13.87

Tabel, Ethan

5.24

19

23.75

Tamayo, Adrian

5.48

5

4.85

Taylor, Billy

5.16

13

18.88

Tebbetts, Carson

5.5

14

19.67

Thomas, Phillip

5.44

22

26.73

Thompson, Tristan

5.82

16

19.75

Tokos, Matt

5.86

9

9.34

Toothman, Andrew

6.27

18

22.03

Tryon, Brooks

5.29

4

4.55

Tulo IV, Albert

5.9

8

9.64

Turner, Noah

5.25

17

27.41

Varela, Chris

5.96

3

3

Vea, Sam

5.49

15

21.48

Vega, JC

5.13

20

28.17

Vines, Kent

6.22

12

14.72

Vinson, Michael

5.89

10

10.61

Walker, Nate

6.38

13

14.44

Walker, Ryan

5.78

0

0

Wallunas, Joshua

5.25

5

5.49

Walsh, Koby

5.08

27

40.24

Walsh, Ryan

5.48

7

7.78

Walsh, Scott

5.54

10

10

Watkins, Ryan

5.47

8

8.99

Watson, Brendon

5.25

11

13.58

Weneta, Nathan

4.96

7

8.25

Wise, Drew

5.33

8

8.79

Wojciechowski, Mike

6.12

10

10.69

Wood, Camren

5.54

5

5.15

Workman, James

5.12

18

21.18

Wyatt, Ben

5.06

16

23.33

Yangai, Peyton

5.43

11

11.83

Yelich, Jake

5.22

10

12.2

Yester, Slade

5.31

11

12.94

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Rubio Long Snapping Lessons Weekend of January 30-31

January 27, 2016 By

RLS Staff Member, Jason Bertoni, leading group sessions on the West Coast. #TeamRubio

Rubio Long Snapping Staff Member, Jason Bertoni, leading groups sessions on the West Coast. #TeamRubio

As you know, Rubio Long Snapping has staff members all over the country running
lessons.  The objective is to get Long Snappers ready for upcoming Rubio Long Snapping camps.  They teach the Rubio way by getting Long Snappers ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

With several upcoming Spring camps and our National Vegas event happening in May (VEGAS XXVIII) now is the time to utilize the instructors in your area.  To find out more about upcoming events click HERE.

Here is what you can expect to see every WEDNESDAY!

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact [email protected]

  • Arkansas (Ryan Eustace will be available by appointment in the Jonesboro area)
  • California – Laguna Hills Area (Matt Wigley will be holding lessons on Saturday & Sunday)
  • California- San Diego Area (Drew Ferris will be available by appointment)
  • California – San Francisco Area ( Casey Hales will be running lessons on Saturday and Sunday from 8-10am & 10-12pm with weekday sessions available upon request)
  • California – Santa Monica Area (Jason Bertoni will be holding a session Sunday from 9-11am with private lessons available upon request)
  • Georgia (Jeff Abraham will be holding a group session from 9am-10:15am on Saturday. He will also be available for private lessons Saturday)
  • Illinois (Nolan Owen, will be running sessions in the St. Charles area on
    • Wednesday, yes tonight, from 7-8pm for solo and 8-10pm for groups
    • Friday from 6-7pm & 9-10pm for solo and 7-9pm for groups
    • Sunday from 10:30-11:30am, 1:30-2:30pm & 2:30-3:30pm for solo and 11:30am-1:30pm & 3:30-5:30pm for groups.
    • Monday from 7-8pm, 8-9pm, and 9-10pm for solo.
  • Indiana (Josh Appel will be available by appointment in the Terre Haute area)
  • New Mexico (Steven Romero will be available by appointment in the Albuquerque area)
  • North Carolina (Danny LaMontagne will be available by appointment in the northern part of the state)
  • Texas (Chris Roberson will be available by appointment in the Houston area)
  • Utah (Matt Foley  will be available by appointment in the central & northern area of the state)

*All of the gentlemen listed are Rubio Long Snapping Senior Instructors or Staff Members.

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact [email protected]

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r4ubio5Rubio 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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You’re a Senior, Now What?

January 25, 2016 By

So, you are a 2016 Long Snapper and you are most likely really getting stressed out about the next four years of your life. Either you are committed already and think you are the greatest or you haven’t committed and are wondering what is next?

This blog is going to be in two parts….first for the UNCOMMITTED, second for the COMMITTED.

For the UNCOMMITTED…

  • First off, CHILL! It is still early in the recruiting process, trust me. Doubt me, read THIS then read it again.
  • Second, do NOT slack on your grades. Nothing worse than getting a call from a school but you can’t go to them because your grades aren’t up to par.
  • Continue to work with a Rubio Long Snapping staff member and DOMINATE all Rubio Long Snapping camps in your area (yes, you can AND should keep going to Rubio Long Snapping camps when you are a senior). You never know when the right school is going to contact me looking for a Long Snapper like you. You should still be going to Rubio Long Snapping camps in your area to get ready for VEGAS XXVIII in May. May Vegas is essentially your last chance to make it happen.
  • Fourth, you are the “old” guy at the camps now so you need to act like it…be mature, be confident, be nice to the young guys as you were once them.

For the COMMITTED…

  • First off, NEVER, EVER STOP getting better. There is nothing that will upset a coach more than having a scholarship or preferred walk-on Long Snapper come into camp looking sloppy. They will EASILY be able to tell you if you haven’t improved since the time they recruited you. Don’t be that guy.
  • Second, do NOT slack on your grades. Sadly, I have had a kid lose a scholarship because his final semester grades slacked so much.
  • Third, NEVER stop improving and getting ready for the next stage of your life. Work with a Rubio Long Snapping staff member and DOMINATE all Rubio Long Snapping camps in your area. (yes, you can AND should keep going to Rubio Long Snapping camps when you are a senior)
  • Fourth, you are the “old” guy at the camps now so you need to act like it…be mature, be confident, be nice to the young guys as you were once them.

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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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Rubio Long Snapping Lessons (1/9/16)

January 6, 2016 By

12309493_10206852508565249_2105526798365709182_oAs you know, Rubio Long Snapping has staff members all over the country running lessons getting Long Snappers ready for upcoming Rubio Long Snapping camps. They teach the Rubio way by getting Long Snappers ready mentally as well as physically while still having fun.

You can expect to see this blog every WEDNESDAY!

First off, you know there are two Rubio Long Snapping Prep Camps this Saturday: one in GA and one in CA. You can find out more information about them HERE.

  • Illinois (Rubio Long Snapping Staff Member Nolan Owen will be running sessions in the St. Charles area on Wednesday, yes tonight, from 7-8 for solo or 8-10 for groups, then Friday, he will have solo lessons from 6-7 and 9-10 with a group lesson in the middle, and then on Sunday, he will lessons from 10:30 am – 5:30 pm)
  • Northern California (Rubio Long Snapping Staff Member Casey Hales will be running lessons in the San Francisco area on Saturday and Sunday from 8-10 & 10-12 with weekday lessons available upon request)
  • North Carolina (Rubio Long Snapping Staff Member Tyler Griffiths will be running a session in the Raleigh area on Saturday, January 9th  from 12pm – 2pm
  • Washington (Rubio Long Snapper Staff Member Brendan Lopez will be running a group session in the Olympia area on Saturday at 10:00 am)

For more detailed information on lessons, please contact [email protected]

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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? Rubio Long Snapper Gabriel Miller

December 18, 2015 By

For the next installment of Where Are They Now? we head to Lincoln, Nebraska to see how a career ending injury didn’t stop Rubio Long Snapper Gabriel Miller (#4 for the class of 2013, full ride to Nebraska)….

What is your current occupation? 

I am the founder and CEO of Bella Baby Nuts, LLC. I broke my back in the summer of 2014, and had surgery that fall. After undergoing a 6 hour surgery I was unable to do Gabe Miller and Rubioanything but stand up for close to a month, so I started messing around in the kitchen with some raw pecans. And after many months of perfecting my own candied pecan recipe I decided to turn it into a business. We have now been in business for almost a year and are growing rapidly. If anyone would like to see the fun things we are up to they can check out our website at http://www.bellababynuts.com/ or www.facebook.com/BellaBabyNuts. I am also still a full time student at the University of Nebraska and I am the Rubio Long Snapping Instructor for the state of Nebraska. Oh and during the summers I breed high end Japanese Koi fish on my small koi farm back in Indiana. 

*Rubio Note: I have had some Bella Baby Nuts and they are FANTASTIC! I highly recommend them for a Christmas snack at your holiday parties!

Where do you live? 

My wife and I currently live in Lincoln, Nebraska. We will be in Nebraska for at least another 3 years, my wife has 3 more years in her PhD program for Math Education. After my wife finishes her PhD we plan to hopefully move back to Indiana. 

Married? Kids? 

I am married to my beautiful wife Erica Miller. We got married last January so we are coming up on our first anniversary. And we do not have kids at the moment, except for our English Bulldog, Bella. 

Screen Shot 2015-12-16 at 1.27.38 AMWhat is your fondest memory of your time playing college football? 

My fondest moment from playing college football is definitely when we played Penn State at Happy Valley my true freshman season. It was a late day/ night game and it started to snow in the second half. We were neck and neck the whole way, and the game went into overtime. With a chance to win the game we lined up for a game winning 42 yard field goal. With 100,000 fans and the Penn State student section at our faces it was pretty crazy. I snapped a pearl back to Sam Foltz my holder and Pat Smith nailed it for the walk off field goal. It was an awesome experience and to top it off Pat and I were named special teams players of the game. 

If you could give one bit of advice to Rubio long snappers, what would it be? 

My advise to current Rubio Long Snappers is to always keep the end goal in mind. If you can remember what you want your life to look like 5, 10, 15, 30 years down the line then going through some short term pain will be worth it to accomplish your goals in life as well as in football. 

If you could give one bit of advice to the current Rubio Long Snapping parents, what would it be? 

My advice to the parents is to be supportive of your sons. Your son is embarking on one of the toughest journeys in all of sports, and that is to get a scholarship for Long Snapping and play college football. This adds a ton of pressure to his already hectic life as a teenager, so the biggest thing you could do is support him during this crazy time. There were times when it seemed life was ending because I wasn’t getting where I wanted in my Long Snapping, but my parents supported me and gave me confidence that if I continued to work hard the results would follow. And at the time I was given a full ride scholarship from the University of Nebraska and ranked as the number 2 Long Snapper in my class, there was no one I wanted to share that moment with more than with my parents who had supported me during the whole process. 

When was the last time you snapped a ball and for what reason. 

The last time I really snapped a football was during the summer of 2014 before I broke my back. Unfortunately bending over and throwing my head through my legs is one of the things I am unable to do anymore (haha). 

If you could go back and play football in college again, would you go to the same school or a different one? Why? 

I was fortunate enough to have multiple scholarship offers coming out of high school and am extremely glad I chose to spend my college career at the University of Nebraska, and would do it again if I had the choice. The support that we received as student athletes was top notch and the whole environment around Lincoln is awesome. Getting to snap in front of 90,000 crazy Cornhusker fans every Saturday was fantastic. And I met my wife here in Lincoln, so I would say my decision turned out to be a good one. 

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

The thing that has changed my outlook on my future the most is my newly found love for books. In all honesty I had read probably 3 books in the first 19 years of my life, but after my back surgery I began to start to read. I am a huge leadership and entrepreneurial junkie, and have been reading a book a week for going on two years now. The saying is that leaders are readers, and that is so true. I truly believe the knowledge and wisdom of Americas greatest men and women can be used for our benefit if we just open some books and turn a lot of pages. 

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Where Should a Long Snapper Hit? The Rubio Zone

December 16, 2015 By

The Rubio Zone is EXACTLY where the Long Snapper should hit the punter for best accuracy on a punt snap. The Rubio Zone is from the punter’s mid thigh to his lowest rib and no wider than their armpits.

Anything above the lowest rib could cause the punter to turn his hand’s over which will force him to flip them back over to punt the ball. Anything below the punter’s mid thigh will cause the punter to bend and that could throw off their timing. Anything outside of the armpits will force the punter to step one way or the other.

The Rubio Zone is the perfect location and what every Long Snapper should try to hit on every single snap. Anything outside of The Rubio Zone will negatively impact your overall snap time, as well as total get off time (snap, catch and punt).

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

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Nervous at a Rubio Long Snapping Camp? You Aren’t Alone!

December 15, 2015 By

Sineath, TannerThis essay was written by Rubio Long Snapper Tanner Sineath (SC, ‘2016). His mother sent it to me…I think without him knowing, but who cares:) and I loved it. I think it really does a good job of showing the emotions and feelings that arise at someone’s first Rubio Long Snapping camp. First timers, parents and Long Snappers, must realize you are not alone and for every single GREAT Long Snapper you see on the field, they had a start and it usually wasn’t good…check films:)

Enjoy…..

I walked up to the registration table and gave my name, received my camp shirt and went off on my own to get ready to go out on the field. I looked around wishing I was like the other seasoned campers all gathered together. The campers already had nicknames from the camp coaches. They were walking around in their special gold shirts, and I felt hunger. I wanted a gold shirt, I wanted a nickname, I wanted the coaches to know me, I wanted to go out and show them all who I was. Wait! Was that jealousy? Probably, but I didn’t care. It fueled me. I was focused. I was going to make it happen. I was going to have them notice me.

That is when I was snapped back into reality! One of the gold shirts snapped the ball, and I thought DANG! I have bitten off more than I can chew! Suddenly the hunger was gone, and replaced by doubt. I didn’t belong here. I was never going to have a nickname, or a gold shirt, or to be part of the group. I tried to swallow, but it just stayed stuck in my throat like a wad of peanut butter. There is no worse feeling than wanting to retreat, but knowing you can’t. I told myself what is the worst thing that can happen? I told myself back, you will look like a fool in front of everyone! I then decided well at least no one knows me here so if I embarrass myself no one will remember it tomorrow.

There it was, they called my name! Time to show them what I have. I felt like I did ok, not great, but at least it didn’t totally suck! I learned a lot that day! I learned I am my own worst enemy. I learned that I am the only person that can hold me back. Then we went to lunch, and I talked to my parents about my feelings. They did their best job of loading me with clichés of doing your best, and hard work pays off. Along with all of the other things good parents are supposed to say. I am in no way saying I didn’t appreciate it, quite the contrary, it was what I wanted to hear from them, but at the same time I was worried, and not realizing the moment was perfect. I was surrounded by love and support, but so bogged down with self-doubt that I couldn’t really appreciate it.

We head back to the camp, and we are reviewing our snapping videos. Rubio got to my video and had positive things to say about my video, and it pretty much made my whole day. Why is it that a strangers words mattered so much more than my parent’s words? Oh yeah, because he didn’t have to say nice things to me. That wasn’t what he was getting paid to do. He is getting paid to teach me. Boy did he! Not just about snapping, but about life, about others opinions, and how even though the world says it doesn’t matter what someone else thinks or says it absolutely does. No college coach is going to call my mom to get her opinion of me, but they will call him. His opinions and words can open or close doors.

What was my point in all of this? My point is that the world is filled with challenges. It is filled with ups and downs. I have no doubt that football has helped me prepare for the real world. This is one example. It is the most vivid example I have. I am grateful for every moment, every life lesson, every friend, and every rival. They have all prepared me for the real world.

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Finalists for The Chris Rubio Award!

December 11, 2015 By

Here are your finalists for The Chris Rubio Award…

Snapper of the year

CONGRATULATIONS to these three fine young men! They deserve it.

Now is when it will really get intense. Each finalist has the option of doing the following….

  • sending in a two minute highlight tape explaining why they should be the next recipient of The Chris Rubio Award. Tape can include snapping highlights, personal interviews and even a first hand interview of the finalists. This will need to be uploaded to YouTube with the title = NAME, Chris Rubio Award Finalists, 2015.

All information must be sent to [email protected] by 10 pm pst on Friday, December 18th.

The winner will be selected by the Awards Committee and presented with the trophy on Friday, January 15th at 7:00 pm at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas, NV.

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The Chris Rubio Award is presented, on an annual basis, to the best national high school Long Snapper for that given season. Past winners include Scott Daly of Notre Dame (2011), Cole Mazza of Alabama (2012) and Blake Ferguson (TWO time winner) of LSU.

Chris Rubio played high school football for Charter Oak High School in California from 1989-1992.  He was part of team that won the league championship in 1992 serving as the teams Long Snapper and left tackle.  He was voted Center of the Century in the San Gabriel Valley.  His long snapping ability earned him a spot on the UCLA football team where he was a 3-year starter at Long Snapper for three All-Americans.

The National Long Snapper of the Year is named in honor of Chris Rubio for his outstanding high school career and nearly single handedly changing the world of long snapping.  Chris is now the most prominent private long snapping coach in America.  He has made the position of long snapping a specialty and revered around the country through his website, as well as camps.  Through his training and development of young long snappers, dozens of high school long snapping specialists now receive full ride scholarships each year for their skill in that position.

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Rubio Long Snapping Training in YOUR Area

November 18, 2015 By

2015 Spring Rubio bannerAs you know, Rubio Long Snapping travels the country offering the best instruction and most exposure for Long Snappers. But, sometimes, a Long Snapper needs and wants more training throughout the year. Not a problem.

Rubio Long Snapping has certified instructors, that have actually gone through Rubio Long Snapping camps, to help around the country. These staff members not only know how to teach the Rubio way but are, more importantly, great people off the field as well. They will help each Long Snapper they work with get the basics, master the form and be ready to dominate the next Rubio Long Snapping camp.

Instructors Map

Rubio Long Snapping has official instructors in the following states and countries (more to come)…

  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Canada
  • Colorado
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Louisiana
  • Michigan
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • West Virginia

and even Australia!!!

For more information and to get your training started immediately, please contact [email protected]

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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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Rubio Long Snapper John Shannon is an Army All-American

November 4, 2015 By

Today, Rubio Long Snapper and Notre Dame commit, John Shannon was given his Army All-American jersey at his high school!

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Shannon is currently the #1 Long Snapper in his class and has been dominant throughout his time with Rubio Long Snapping. He is known for his power and tenacity when snapping the ball.

He earned the U.S. Army All-American spot by winning the competition at the FBU TOP GUN camp this past July in Ohio.

Congratulations to John and his family!

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Games Featuring Rubio Long Snappers (10/15/15)

October 16, 2015 By

Teams that have a Long Snapper that has participated in a Rubio Long Snapping camp will be in bold and CAPITALIZED.

Will you be on this list in the future, prove yourself this fall and at VEGAS XXVII to make it happen

As always, this list is VERY big and with so many Rubio Long Snappers playing (Rubio problem) I can miss someone. If I have missed a team, please just let me know. Please note: this is only a list of D1 teams. If I continue with D1AA-NAIA, you’d be reading until the following weekend.

GAME ON!

Tuesday, October 13

ARKANSAS STATE vs South Alabama

Thursday, October 15

UCLA vs STANFORD

AUBURN vs KENTUCKY

WESTERN KENTUCKY vs NORTH TEXAS

Friday, October 16

Cincinatti vs BYU

HOUSTON vs TULANE

BOISE STATE vs UTAH STATE

UNLV vs FRESNO STATE

Saturday, October 17

WESTERN MICHIGAN vs OHIO

EASTERN MICHIGAN vs Toledo

South Florida vs CONNECTICUT

TULSA vs EAST CAROLINA

PURDUE vs Wisconsin

MARSHALL vs FLORIDA ATLANTIC

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL vs MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Texas Tech vs KANSAS

Bucknell vs ARMY

WEST VIRGINIA vs BAYLOR

Iowa vs NORTHWESTERN

OLE MISS vs MEMPHIS

LOUISIANA TECH vs MISSISSIPPI STATE

LOUISVILLE vs FLORIDA STATE

PITTSBURGH vs GEORGIA TECH

BUFFALO vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN

NORTHERN ILLINOIS vs MIAMI (OH)

AKRON vs BOWLING GREEN

GEORGIA STATE vs BALL STATE

KENT STATE vs MASSACHUSETTS

AIR FORCE vs COLORADO STATE

IDAHO vs TROY

VIRGINIA TECH vs Miami (FL)

ALABAMA vs TEXAS A&M

SYRACUSE vs VIRGINIA

OKLAHOMA vs KANSAS STATE

RUTGERS vs INDIANA

MICHIGAN STATE vs MICHIGAN

NEBRASKA vs MINNESOTA

CHARLOTTE vs OLD DOMINION

VANDERBILT vs SOUTH CAROLINA

OREGON STATE vs WASHINGTON STATE

NEVADA vs WYOMING

NEW MEXICO STATE vs GEORGIA SOUTHERN

APPALACHIAN STATE vs LOUISIANA MONROE

HAWAII vs NEW MEXICO

FLORIDA vs LSU

WAKE FOREST vs NORTH CAROLINA

BOSTON COLLEGE vs CLEMSON

TEXAS SAN ANTONIO vs SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

TCU vs IOWA STATE

UCF vs TEMPLE

USC vs NOTRE DAME

MISSOURI vs GEORGIA

PENN STATE vs OHIO STATE

ARIZONA vs COLORADO

ARIZONA STATE vs UTAH

OREGON vs WASHINGTON

SAN DIEGO STATE vs SAN JOSE 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 tomajor colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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The Winner of the VEGAS XXVII Contest

October 16, 2015 By

In August, I posted a contest sponsored by the Frese family in honor of their grandfather, Hank. 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.

The basics of the contest were as follows….

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.

Several entries came in and the decision for the Frese family was so hard, they decided to offer three prizes! First place would receive a free admission to Vegas, while 2nd & 3rd place would receive a small group session! This is incredibly generous of them and I know the whole Rubio Long Snapping family thanks them.

Congratulations to GABE HANTZ on THIRD place!

Congratulations to ROSS ARROYO on SECOND place!

And, a big CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER OF THE CONTEST, CALVIN MAHER!!!

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