3RD ANNUAL • CLASSES OF 2027 & 2028
ACADEMIC
ALL-AMERICAN
GAME
Four days of football, academic preparation, leadership,
and connection. Celebrate your selection and take the
next step in your student-athlete journey.
January 2, 2027
South Florida • Venue details to be announced
Your grades earned recognition.
Your next chapter deserves preparation.
Built for selected varsity student-athletes who excel in
the classroom and on the field, Academic All-American week
combines competitive football with practical guidance for
the college journey. This registration page is for invited
athletes and their families.
Compete & Develop
Verified athletic testing, position meetings, filmed
practices, same-day film review, and an All-American
game designed to give athletes meaningful reps.
Prepare for College
Planned sessions on admissions, eligibility, transcript
review, financial aid, entrepreneurship, NIL, and
personal branding help families navigate the next step.
Lead & Be Recognized
Media day, community service, and the Academic
All-American Ceremony bring the athlete, student,
and leader together on one stage.
What Your Registration Covers
Football & Recognition
- Verified testing with results published after the event.
- Two field practices, a walkthrough, and position meetings.
- Filmed practices and position-group film review.
- Participation in the Academic All-American Game.
- Game jersey and pants.
- Academic All-American recognition token and ceremony.
- Hudl-ready game film, with delivery planned within 72 hours after the game.
Education & Connection
- Media-day portrait, jersey photo, and athlete interview.
- College admissions and NCAA eligibility programming.
- Transcript review and parent financial-aid sessions.
- Entrepreneurship and networking workshop.
- NIL, personal branding, and media training.
- Community service opportunity.
- Planned game livestream and postgame coverage.
The fee covers the event only. Meals, travel, lodging,
and personal expenses are not included. Athletes bring
their own helmet and shoulder pads. Programming and
schedule are subject to change.
Your Four-Day Schedule
December 30, 2026–January 2, 2027. All times Eastern.
This is the planned itinerary; final venue assignments
and session details will be provided before the event.
DAY 1 • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30
Arrival, Testing & Media Day
1:00–4:00 PM — Athlete Check-In
Credentials, waiver and physical verification, transcript
check, and helmet and shoulder-pad inspection.
2:00–5:00 PM — Verified Athletic Testing
Rolling groups after check-in: height, weight, wingspan,
40-yard dash, shuttle, vertical, and broad jump.
4:00–5:30 PM — Media Day
Athlete portraits, jersey photos, and 60-second
on-camera interviews.
5:30–6:15 PM — Welcome & Family Orientation
Athletes and families meet together for event expectations
and the week ahead.
6:30–8:00 PM — Team Meetings & Position Install
Meet your coaches, begin installation, and name team captains.
Parent Track • 6:30–7:30 PM
How high-academic recruiting works. Runs alongside
athlete team meetings.
8:00 PM — Dismissal
Dinner on your own.
DAY 2 • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31
Practices & Academic Preparation
8:30–9:15 AM — Position Meetings
Review assignments and the practice plan.
9:30–11:30 AM — Practice 1
Scripted, filmed field session.
11:45 AM–12:30 PM — Same-Day Film Review
Review practice clips with your position group.
12:30–2:00 PM — Lunch Break
Lunch on your own.
2:00–3:15 PM — College Admissions Panel
Understanding the application process and the academic
profile colleges review.
3:30–4:45 PM — NCAA Eligibility Clinic & Transcript Review
Bring your transcript for a review of your academic preparation.
Parent Track • 2:00–4:45 PM
Need-based versus athletic aid, Ivy League financial-aid
considerations, and the testing calendar. Runs alongside
athlete academic sessions.
5:15–6:45 PM — Practice 2
Situational football: red zone, two-minute offense,
and special teams.
DAY 3 • FRIDAY, JANUARY 1
Leadership, Service & All-American Ceremony
9:00–10:15 AM — Walkthrough
Helmets only, with special teams installation.
10:30 AM–Noon — Entrepreneurship & Networking Workshop
Explore opportunities, relationships, and leadership
beyond the football field.
Noon–1:30 PM — Midday Break
Lunch on your own.
1:30–2:45 PM — NIL, Personal Branding & Media Training
Develop your voice, presentation, and athlete content package.
3:00–4:30 PM — Community Service
Participate in a local service project with fellow
Academic All-Americans.
6:00–7:30 PM — Academic All-American Ceremony
Jersey presentation, recognition token, and keynote.
Families are invited to attend.
DAY 4 • SATURDAY, JANUARY 2
Academic All-American Game Day
9:00 AM — Athlete Report & Final Walkthrough
10:00 AM — Gates Open
Spectator admission and sponsor area open.
10:30 AM — Team Warmups
11:00 AM — Academic All-American Game Kickoff
Planned livestream, announcer, and scoreboard.
Ten-minute quarters with planned player rotations.
Approximately 1:15 PM — Postgame Awards & Interviews
MVP recognition, athlete interviews, and family
photos on the field.
2:00 PM — Event Concludes
Allow time after the event for airport travel and departure.
Come Prepared to Participate.
Eligibility & Documents
- Invited varsity contributors in the classes of 2027 and 2028.
- Minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA, verified by transcript.
- Highlight film and athlete résumé on file.
- Parent or guardian paperwork for minors.
- Required waiver, medical release, physical documentation, and media-consent selections completed before participation.
Equipment & Travel
- Bring your own helmet and shoulder pads for inspection.
- Bring cleats, practice clothing, and personal football equipment.
- Football Hotbed supplies game jersey and pants.
- Families arrange transportation, meals, and lodging.
- Hotel-block details and final venue information will be shared when confirmed.
Equipment and required documents must pass check-in
review before an athlete participates.
Complete Your Registration & Payment.
Register your invited athlete for the four-day experience.
Have athlete and parent information, school and graduation
year, and jersey and pants sizes ready.
Early Registration
Through October 31, 2026
Per athlete • Event participation fee
Regular Registration
Beginning November 1, 2026
Per athlete • Event participation fee
Registration closes December 4, 2026, subject to roster
availability. Meals, travel, and lodging are separate.
Review the payment total and published refund and
cancellation terms in the booking form before
submitting payment.
Questions From Families
Is this page for invited athletes?
Yes. Invited Academic All-American athletes use this
page to register and pay for participation.
Are meals, hotels, or flights included?
No. Families arrange their own travel, lodging, meals,
and personal expenses. Hotel-block details will be
shared when available.
What equipment does Football Hotbed provide?
Game jersey and pants are provided. Athletes bring
their own helmet, shoulder pads, cleats, and personal
football equipment. Gear inspection takes place at check-in.
Can parents attend the programming?
Yes. The planned schedule includes family orientation,
parent recruiting and financial-aid sessions, and
the Academic All-American Ceremony.
When will athletes receive game film?
Hudl-ready game film delivery is planned within 72 hours
after the game. Verified testing results will also
be published after the event.
Are speakers and venue details confirmed?
Final venue assignments, speakers, and session details
will be shared before the event. The published itinerary
is tentative and subject to change.
Where can I review refund and cancellation terms?
Review the published terms in the registration and
payment form before paying. Contact Football Hotbed
with questions about cancellations, injury,
or weather-related changes.
Register & Pay
Complete the event booking form below to register
your invited athlete and submit payment. A parent
or guardian should complete registration for an
athlete under 18.
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