There are a lot of things that players have traditionally done to prepare for the up and coming football season.  From running ladders to the weight room;  the same old things have been in play for years.

But in recent years the development of the 7-7 Passing leagues has really blown up the high school football scene.  In these mini-tournaments teams bring their backs and receivers and will work offense against defense going 10 minutes at a whack against each other.  Things get heated and there are a lot of balls thrown, caught , and picked.

This is a great way to see what you have as a coach and team and to see how things are shaping up for the season.  Recently a top national 7-7 Tourney was held in Vegas and it drew a big crowd.

Truthfully this is a very productive addition to the Summer Camps, Combines, and sweat of Summer.  It is great to see the athletes build an appreciation for each other and even a friendship or two along the way!  See some great Pics from a recent 7-7 below.

Booker Wells versus Daniel Keel

Here are some more pics of this event.  Very Cool Stuff. Come check the Album

Ever wonder what the Big 8 Nike NFTC events are like?  Well we attended last week at the University of Oregon and were allowed to take a few photos.  This was a great event and there were some wonderful athletes from around this part of the Country.

David Vieru: Centennial HS; 6'4" and 275 lbs (16 yrs old)

Enjoy this photo essay we have attached and follow up on our upcoming articles that we will be writing.  Thanks to Nike for putting on such excellent events on.

SPARQ over the past 5 years has made quite an impact on the athletic world. The shiny green and black equipment is sleek and designed to enhance the athletes explosiveness.  From the very start they had a focus on making the athlete better.  Using bands and hurdles among other things the equipment is paired with specific drills to get the desired response.

Nike recently bought the company but has been a good partner to SPARQ  for years.  Speed Power Agility Resistance Quickness!  Great name and great product.  The events that SPARQ has hosted all over the country to build awareness of the product may be coming to an end due to budget cut backs but in their place hundreds of trainers will continue to use the bands, ladders, chutes and hurdles to make athletes better.

PrepProfiles.com had seen the products work and believe in their use as excellent training tools.  Take a look inside a recent SPARQ testing in Hillsboro, Oregon.  Check out www.sparqtraining.com to get more information.