High School Football

Three Big Takeaways From Referee Training Jamboree

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Preseason hype is just hype until teams get on the field and actually play football.  On a sweltering Saturday on the home field of Cardinal Gibbons High School, Broward teams participated in a referee training jamboree. 

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The High School Transfer Portal: The Reasons Behind Players Changing Schools

Miami Gardens, FL – No one says anything when Clarke Kent changes to Superman.  Does anyone scoff when Bruce Wayne changes to Batman? Do you turn your nose up when Peter Parker changes to Spiderman?  Unless you are a villain,

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Summer Feature: New Western QB Makes First Appearance With New Team At Dolphins HS Media Day

Finding the right fit, whether it be on the high school, college or the pro level can make or break a career.  Quarterback is arguably the most crucial when it comes to fit.  Junior quarterback Cedquan Smith is in his

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Four Top Deerfield Beach Prospects Commit to D-1s In Annual Event

Deerfield Beach, FL — What has become an annual tradition for the Deerfield Beach Bucks football team has now become a major event.  As a prelude to the regular season, some of the more sought after prospects on the team

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Fred Davis, 2020 CB, Trinity Christian (Jacksonville

Florida High School Defensive Back Units Take Back Seat To No One

On all levels of football, the passing game has evolved to a level where it virtually cannot be shut down and only hope to be contained.  Life is not so pleasant for defensive backs as more cornerbacks and safeties are

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Special Talent At Hotbed’s Specialist Camp In Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL — Countless times games come down to special teams.  The kicking game and field position should not be undervalued and teams know that having a strong kicking game can be the difference between winning and losing.  Football

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Florida High School Receiving Units Among Best In The Country

The playmakers, the big targets, the pass-catching specialists, whatever you want to call them, receivers are often the players that fans want to see.  Florida historically produces a high number of productive receivers that graduate to the D-1 college level

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Fastest 40 times And Other Top Performers At Hotbed’s High School Exposure Showcase

One of the metrics used to measure success or excellence for high school football players is the number of scholarship offers received.  However, diamonds in the rough can be found at various camps and combines where virtually unknown talent can

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MVPs At Football Hotbed Exposure Showcase Put Versatility On Display

Fort Lauderdale, FL — Answering the door when opportunities knock could be the moment that is remembered for a lifetime.  Football Hotbed creates platforms for young athletes to get noticed, compete with their peers and get coaching on technique to

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Tour of TALENT: South Florida’s Top 10 Running Backs (Class of 2021)

The Miami Metropolitan area has produced an endless list of collegiate and professional ball carriers dating back to the early 1950’s, headlined by Miami Edison running back Jackie Simpson who played both collegiate and professionally. Fast-forward 50 years later and

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