The National High School Showcases is one of the nation’s best showcase platforms athletes can use to pad their college football recruiting resume. We are thankful to celebrate the 8th annual National High School Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior games this January.
Football Hotbed Freshman Game Alumni
No matter where you play football, and no two areas are alike, one thing college scouts want to see is an elite skill set, size, strength and speed. The National High School Showcases blends a group of elite athletes along with those striving to prove they can play at the next level. For these reasons, the game is one of the most competitive all-star platforms around and routinely comes down to the last possession because teams are evenly built based on a draft after a mini camp.
Our uniqueness is the brand we’ve establish with this game where it ensures the athletes desired competition and exposure are obtained. We invite athletes who first “want to compete at a high level” and secondly, want to be recognized for their talents. The Football Hotbed platform is rooted in rich media, photographs and videos as well as live streaming quality footage during these games to ensure those athletes that perform at their best, truly get the recognition they deserve.
In the past, athletes have used this game as an additional opportunity to earn game film (as the game is recorded and film uploaded to Hudl). This generally works well when an athlete lacks enough plays at a position, has made a position switch, and needed additional film or missed time during the season due to injury. This will be crucial to filling in the gaps in a student-athletes resume due to any of the reasons previously stated.
The game is also used as a national platform for athletes who may be underexposed to receive additional attention for recruiting services, particularly college football coaches. Each one of the three grade-level games: Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Showcases are live-streamed to an international audience on Football Hotbed and there’s also a recap of each game and the top players on our website, Footballhotbed.com. Each game also will have a photo album of over 100 photos a piece and a highlight posted to social media. It’s the most exposure of any game played in high school football athletes who are not yet seniors and eligible for All-American Bowls.
Our hope is that each participant takes something away from the experience, the competition in practice and on game day, and especially the college visits which help to acquaint each athlete with the knowledge of precisely what it takes to play college football at varying levels across the NCAA Division’s I and II.
This is our eighth annual event. In past years, we have visited the University of Alabama, Georgia State University, Auburn University, the University of Georgia, West Georgia University, the University of Tennessee, South Carolina, Mercer University, Clemson University, and Georgia Tech. Video highlights of the games and college visits are below to help you gain the experience of what it is like to participate in this event.
Football Hotbed has become the go-to source for up and coming football athletes looking to build their own personal brands. Through their various events and platforms, Football Hotbed provides a level of exposure that is unmatched in the industry. This exposure has translated into real results, with over 100 Division One NCAA athletes emerging from the Football Hotbed program.
The success of Football Hotbed can be attributed to their unique approach to athlete development. Rather than focusing solely on physical training and skill development, Football Hotbed places a heavy emphasis on building personal brands and developing the off-field skills necessary for success at the next level. This approach has proven to be incredibly effective, with Football Hotbed athletes consistently standing out both on and off the field.
Overall, Football Hotbed has established itself as a leader in athlete development and personal brand building. Their commitment to excellence and innovative approach to athlete development make them a valuable resource for any aspiring football athlete looking to take their game to the next level.
PLEASE NOTE:
Each athlete is responsible for each of the following
A. Registration for the game
B. Travel to and from the game and to practice
C. Meals & Lodging.
WHAT TO BRING?: Each athlete should bring their own
1. Helmet
2. shoulder pads
3. practice jersey and pants
4. Pads for lower body (girdle, including knee pads which are mandatory)
5. mouthpiece
Questions? Contact 888-879-3396 or email info[at]footballhotbed.com
Schedule of Events: Subject to Change
Friday, January 17, 2025
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Depart for the first College visit
Please Note: All college visits are optional, and student-athletes must arrange their own transportation to and from the visits. Parents are encouraged to accompany athletes during these visits to increase awareness about playing at the next level. A meet-up address will be provided via email before departing.
Practice times (Please check in at the field one hour before your scheduled practice)
6 PM Freshman
7 PM Sophomore
8 PM Juniors
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Depart for 2nd College Visit- TBA
Practice times
5 PM Freshman
6 PM Sophomore
7 PM Juniors
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Arrival 3rd College Visit -TBA
Practice Times
3 PM Freshman
4 PM Sophomore
5 PM Juniors
6:30 PM 4th ANNUAL FOOTBALL HOTBED SENIOR BOWL
Monday, January 20, 2025 – National High School Showcases Game Day
10 AM Doors open- $10 per adult, $5 per child, Children 5 & Under Free
Games will be streamed via YouTube
11:00 AM Freshman Showcase Game
Experience the media from previous games
Our 2019 Class of 2020 Junior Game
What’s most unique about our National High School Showcases is the fact that we take a college visit each day of the experience leading up to game day. So the exposure to those colleges and their coaches and staff is what truly sets this experience apart. Since 2016,
TOUR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
TOUR OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
We were blessed with the amazing opportunity to be able to tour the Clemson facilities and talk with their coaches days after winning their second national championship. It was an incredible experience. Later in that year, one of our athletes from the sophomore showcase received a verbal offer to play at Clemson. It all began at the Football Hotbed National High School Showcases.
TOUR OF GEORGIA TECH UNIVERSITY
LIVE STREAM OF THE GAMES
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- Grayson (GA) High LB Fernando Sanchez.
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- Showcase Alum Tyrique Stevenson (Georgia/UM)
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- Current Miami Hurricane Wesley Bissanthe
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- Miami (FL) Central DE Rueben Bain
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- Cedar Grove (GA) WR Bernard Mack (7) skies goes up for a TD catch.
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- All-American Ruben Bain (Miami, FL)
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- Clemson Commit Dee Crayton
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