How do I get my son recruited for college football?

Getting recruited for college football requires a systematic approach: 1) Understand NCAA eligibility requirements and timelines, 2) Create quality highlight film that shows what coaches want to see, 3) Research and contact coaches at appropriate schools, 4) Attend the right camps and showcases, 5) Maintain strong academics. The LPT Blueprint provides step-by-step guidance on this process from an NFL veteran who has seen both sides of recruiting.

What GPA do you need to play college football?

For NCAA Division I, you need a minimum 2.3 GPA in 16 core courses. Division II requires a 2.2 GPA in 16 core courses. Division III schools set their own academic standards. However, competitive programs often look for higher GPAs. Academic eligibility is tracked through the NCAA Eligibility Center.

When should high school football players start the recruiting process?

The recruiting process should ideally start freshman year of high school. By sophomore year, athletes should have highlight film ready and begin researching schools. Junior year is critical for college camps, unofficial visits, and direct coach communication. Senior year focuses on official visits and commitment decisions. However, it's rarely too late - we've helped athletes get recruited as late as their senior year.

How much do college football scholarships cost?

College football scholarships are free to the athlete - they cover tuition, room, board, and books. Full scholarships (FBS programs) can be worth $50,000-$80,000+ per year. Division II offers partial scholarships. Division III doesn't offer athletic scholarships but provides financial aid packages. In total, LPT has helped athletes secure over $10 million in NCAA scholarships.

What do college football coaches look for in recruits?

College coaches evaluate: 1) Athletic measurables (height, weight, speed, strength), 2) Football IQ and technique shown on film, 3) Academic eligibility, 4) Character and coachability, 5) Potential for development. Coaches make decisions within the first 8 seconds of watching film, which is why proper film preparation is critical.

Is my son talented enough for college football?

Talent is just the starting point. We've helped athletes who were completely overlooked become recruited prospects. The difference is having a clear system and the right approach. With over 127 families helped and a 100% success rate since 2019, we focus on matching athletes with programs where they can succeed - from D1 to D3 and NAIA.

What basketball specific skills does D1 Training Scottsdale develop?

The program targets first step quickness, vertical jump mechanics, lateral agility, and transition speed. These are the athletic qualities that differentiate players at the next level. Skills training is sport specific but built on the same sprint mechanics and power development principles that produce elite athletes across all sports.

How much can a Scottsdale basketball player improve their vertical jump?

Vertical improvement depends on baseline mechanics, training age, and consistency. Athletes who have never trained their jump systematically often see meaningful gains within 8 to 12 weeks when the approach, takeoff, and landing mechanics are corrected. We measure your vertical at intake and retest it on a structured schedule so improvement is documented.

Does speed training help basketball players?

Yes. The same sprint mechanics that make a football player faster on the 40 yard dash make a basketball player faster in transition. The explosive power that improves a sprinter's block start improves a basketball player's first step. Lockett Performance uses multi sport performance science intentionally, because athletic qualities transfer across sports.

What age should a basketball player start performance training?

Our Rookie program starts at age 7. Early athletic development builds movement foundations that compound over years. Athletes who start foundational training in the Rookie or Devo phase consistently outperform those who wait until high school. The methodology is age appropriate at every level.

How do I start basketball training at D1 Training Scottsdale?

Every new athlete starts with a performance assessment. We establish baseline numbers in vertical jump, lateral agility, and sprint speed, then build the program around those results. Call 480-568-2772 to book a free intro call.

Scottsdale/Basketball Training

D1 Training Scottsdale · 13402 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste B-150

Basketball Performance Training
in Scottsdale, AZ

D1 Training Scottsdale at 13402 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste B-150 runs basketball specific athleticism programs for guards, wings, and post players from youth through high school and beyond. Basketball is decided in moments: the first step to the basket, the vertical to get above a defender, the lateral move to cut off a drive. Lockett Performance coaches those exact qualities at the training facility level, using sprint mechanics, plyometric progressions, and agility systems designed to make basketball athletes faster, higher, and more explosive. Bret Lockett and Cravon Gillespie bring NFL and World Athletics credentials to every session.

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D1 Training Scottsdale · 13402 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste B-150

Basketball Training

WHAT WE TRAIN

First step quickness and separation speed off the dribble

Vertical jump mechanics and lower body power for rebounding and finishing

Lateral agility and defensive slide efficiency

Court speed and sprint mechanics for transition offense and defense

Reactive quickness and anticipation movement drills

Change of direction under timing without compromising balance

Approach and takeoff mechanics for above the rim play

Coaching Staff

WHO COACHES IT

BRET LOCKETT

5 Year NFL Safety

New England Patriots, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns. UCLA alumnus. 127+ families • $10M+ in NCAA scholarships since 2019. General Manager, D1 Training Scottsdale.

CRAVON GILLESPIE

2019 World Championships 4x100m Gold Medalist

Tokyo 2020 Olympian. 4x100m relay gold, World Championships 2019. Set the University of Oregon 100m record at 9.93. Sprint mechanics and speed development specialist at D1 Training Scottsdale.

Basketball in the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley corridor is competitive at an exceptionally high level. Programs at Chaparral, Hamilton, and Desert Mountain regularly send players to college programs. But even in those environments, the athletes who get scholarship offers are consistently the ones who are measurably more athletic, not just more skilled. Vertical jump, lateral speed, and transition quickness are the numbers college coaches use to separate players on film. Those are exactly the qualities we build at D1 Training Scottsdale.

Cravon Gillespie brings World Athletics sprint methodology to basketball specific movement. The same technique corrections that make a sprinter faster off the blocks make a guard faster in transition and a forward quicker on a defensive rotation. Bret Lockett adds the recruiting lens: he understands what college coaches are looking for because he competed at the highest level and watched those evaluations happen from the inside. The combination of elite athletic development and recruiting system awareness is rare, and it is what makes this program different from a standard skills session.

D1 Training Scottsdale is equipped with electronic timing, vertical jump testing, and agility measurement systems that document every session. For basketball athletes preparing for college evaluations, club showcases, or high school tryouts, that objective data provides an edge. A verified vertical jump and documented agility score carry more weight than a subjective description of how hard an athlete works. We give athletes the numbers that make coaches take a second look.

The Differentiator

HOW WE VERIFY RESULTS

Basketball athletes at D1 Training Scottsdale are measured with electronic timing and vertical jump testing at intake. Vertical jump height, lateral agility scores, and sprint splits are documented and retested on a structured schedule. When a college coach asks your athlete what their combine numbers look like, we have verified data to support every claim.

Vertical Jump

Standing and approach vertical, both documented at intake

Lateral Agility

Shuttle and T-drill timed at intake and retest

Court Sprint

Half-court and full-court splits documented

Force Output

Lower body power measured through vertical jump testing

Program Tiers

PROGRAMS AND AGES

Rookie

Ages 7 to 11

Coordination, body control, and basic athletic movement patterns for basketball

Devo

Ages 12 to 14

Vertical jump development, first step training, and foundational court agility

Prep

Ages 15 to 18

Position specific athleticism, measurable performance gains, and recruiting profile support

Adult

18 and up

Performance maintenance and athletic development for college and adult players

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We establish your baseline in speed, agility, and power using electronic timing and combine style testing. Then we build the program around you. No generic workouts. No guessing.

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