Answers to the exact questions parents and athletes are searching. Written by a 5-year NFL veteran who has helped 127 families earn over $10 million in scholarships.
A complete, step-by-step guide to the college football recruiting process from an NFL veteran who has been on both sides of it. Film prep, coach outreach, academic eligibility, and positioning.
Academic eligibility is the most underestimated part of college football recruiting. Here is exactly what D1, D2, and other programs require, and what happens when you fall short.
College coaches make decisions within 8 seconds of watching film. Here is how to structure your highlight reel, which plays to include first, and the technical mistakes that kill recruiting chances.
Bret Lockett played 5 years in the NFL as a safety. Here is exactly what college coaches evaluate when recruiting DBs: measurables, film traits, hips, ball skills, and football IQ.
The 40-yard dash is the most evaluated speed metric in football recruiting. Here is the exact sprint mechanics methodology that improves times, from stance to top-end form.
Which Arizona camps actually move the needle for recruiting, which ones are money traps, and how to approach camps strategically so coaches remember your athlete for the right reasons.
Grade-by-grade breakdown of the optimal recruiting timeline. What to do freshman year, sophomore year, junior year, and what options remain for seniors who are starting late.
Not all college football scholarships are created equal. A complete breakdown of every division level, what scholarships are available at each, and how to identify the right fit for your athlete.
Founder, Lockett Performance Training
Former NFL safety who spent five seasons in the NFL with the New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Cleveland Browns. UCLA alumnus. Since 2019, Bret has worked with 127+ families • $10M+ in NCAA scholarships since 2019. These articles share the same knowledge that drives the LPT system.
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