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.

How does sports performance training help soccer players?

Soccer is one of the most athletically demanding sports in terms of repeated acceleration, change of direction, and sustained field speed. Training sprint mechanics, reactive agility, and lower body power directly improves first step quickness on attacking runs, defensive recovery speed, and the ability to sustain intensity deep into matches.

Does D1 Training Scottsdale work with club soccer athletes?

Yes. Many of our soccer athletes compete in club programs throughout the Scottsdale and Phoenix metro area. Performance training runs alongside club schedules and complements technical development. Better athleticism makes every technical skill easier to execute under match pressure.

Can speed training help a soccer player get a college scholarship?

Athletic testing data is increasingly part of the college soccer evaluation process. A documented sprint time, agility score, and vertical jump gives college coaches objective data to work with alongside technical film. Lockett Performance provides both the athletic development and the recruiting process support.

What is the right age to start performance training for soccer?

The Rookie program starts at age 7 and builds athletic foundations that compound as athletes develop. Soccer players who establish solid movement mechanics early are measurably faster and more agile by the time they reach high school competition. Earlier is better, but it is never too late to start.

How do I start soccer performance training at D1 Training Scottsdale?

Every new athlete starts with a performance assessment. We baseline sprint speed, agility, and power, then build the program around your position and competitive schedule. Call 480-568-2772 to book a free intro call.

Scottsdale/Soccer Training

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

Soccer Performance Training
in Scottsdale, AZ

D1 Training Scottsdale at 13402 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste B-150 offers sports performance training for competitive soccer players. Soccer demands repeated acceleration, sharp change of direction, and the ability to sustain speed over a full 90 minute match. Lockett Performance addresses those demands directly: sprint mechanics, acceleration mechanics, reactive agility, and lower body power development. Bret Lockett, who spent five seasons in the NFL, and Cravon Gillespie, the 2019 World Championships 4x100m gold medalist and Tokyo Olympian who set the University of Oregon 100m record at 9.93, bring elite athletic development experience to every session at the D1 Scottsdale facility.

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

Soccer Training

WHAT WE TRAIN

Sprint acceleration and first step explosiveness for attacking runs

Change of direction mechanics and sharp cut efficiency

Lateral quickness and defensive positioning speed

Repeated sprint conditioning without losing top end form

Lower body power for shooting, heading, and shielding

Reactive agility in tight spaces and under defensive pressure

Deceleration mechanics to reduce injury risk during sharp stops

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.

Club soccer in the Scottsdale and Phoenix metro is one of the most competitive environments in the Southwest. Athletes competing at the club level routinely have the technical skills college coaches want to see. What separates the players who get recruited from those who do not is often purely athletic. A faster first step to a loose ball, a sharper change of direction in a defensive recovery, the ability to sustain sprint speed into the final fifteen minutes of a match. These are the qualities college coaches discuss when they evaluate film, and they are exactly what Lockett Performance trains at D1 Scottsdale.

Cravon Gillespie, the 2019 World Championships 4x100m gold medalist and Tokyo Olympian who set the University of Oregon 100m record at 9.93, coaches the sprint mechanics that transfer directly to soccer: acceleration out of a dead start, top end speed in open field runs, and the reactive quickness to read and respond before an opponent can recover. Bret Lockett adds the recruiting system perspective, helping eligible athletes connect their improved athletic profile to college coaching staffs in a systematic way.

The Phoenix area is home to multiple college soccer programs that actively recruit from local club competition. Arizona State, Grand Canyon, and several Division II programs have recruited Scottsdale area players. The difference between being evaluated and being offered comes down to a combination of technical quality, measurable athleticism, and how well a recruiting profile is built and delivered. D1 Training Scottsdale develops the measurable athleticism. The assessment is where that journey starts.

The Differentiator

HOW WE VERIFY RESULTS

Soccer athletes at D1 Training Scottsdale are tested with electronic timing gates and agility assessments at intake. Sprint splits, change of direction times, and power output are documented at the start and retested on a regular schedule. College soccer coaches increasingly use athletic testing data alongside technical film. Our athletes have both.

Sprint Acceleration

10m and 20m splits from standing start documented

Change of Direction

505 and T-drill agility scores at intake

Repeated Sprint

Speed decay measured across a 6-rep protocol

Reactive Time

First step response to visual cue, documented

Program Tiers

PROGRAMS AND AGES

Rookie

Ages 7 to 11

Coordination, balance, and foundational movement patterns for soccer athletes

Devo

Ages 12 to 14

Sprint mechanics, lateral agility, and lower body power foundations

Prep

Ages 15 to 18

Position specific athletic development and college recruiting preparation

Adult

18 and up

Performance maintenance and competitive development for club and college 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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