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Impressive event heads to Fort Myers Bishop Verot, March 27

The Elite Scouting Services High School Football Camp/Combine season kicks off the 2010 season on the west coast with a March 27 event at Bishop Verot High School (5598 Sunrise Drive, Ft. Myers, FL. 33919).

With three scheduled for this season in South Florida and in the Tampa Bay area, beginning the year in Southwest Florida was exactly what ESS President Charles Fishbein has planned after a successful 350-player event at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale last year.

“Each year, our plan was to add more events in different areas of the state,” said Fishbein, who also organized the first ever-small college combine, which attracted nearly 180 athletes at Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna Prep School. “We set down a formula last year where everyone who attended got a lot from the event.”

Fishbein, along with his staff, had spent years, running and organizing camps and combines throughout the country. To add all the positives and put them into one event was his dream since he began promoting and helping athletes achieve college scholarships.

“We made sure that the event we hosted would be fun for the kids, include the parents and was well run by people who have been involved in football for decades. Quarterback instructor Ken Mastrole of Mastrole Passing Academy and his staff will operate the football side. They all know how to give the athletes the maximum combine/camp exposure.”

In addition, Fishbein called on ESS teammates Tim Norling and Josh Newburg to also come in and help organize.

“The one thing that we wanted to do was to have parental involvement in our events,” Fishbein said. “That is something the completely sets apart from anyone who attempts this.”

The event at Bishop Verot will attracts the top rising seniors and underclassmen in a region that has been overlooked. From Punta Gorda to Naples, there is enough talent to send colleges and universities data and evaluations.

Bishop Verot head coach Phil Dorn and his staff will open their field from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration, photos, testing and a pre-lunch sit-down with players and coaches to talk about the recruiting process and ESS involvement with colleges and universities throughout the nation.

After lunch, the players will compete on the football field with drills and instruction mixed in with a little fun.

The cost of you register on line is $30. The price goes up to $35 if you wait until the day of the event. For more information on the combine/camp, call Charles Fishbein at 305-467-4386

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by Larry Blustein

Lblustein@miamiherald.com

For as long as most can remember, Miami-Dade and Broward counties have been able to furnish major college football programs with talented running backs, receivers, defensive backs and linebackers. The one position that has lagged behind is quarterback.

While there are certainly exceptions to that rule, there has never been a head-turning number of quality signal callers, but that is all changing with the next few classes.

History always tells us that whether it was the University of Miami, Florida State or Florida, getting that South Florida quarterback has never been a priority, but if you ask any college coach across the country — including Miami — the focus has shifted.

Ken Mastrole played his high school football at Cardinal Gibbons, moved on to the University of Maryland, Rhode Island University and then had a brief stint with the Chicago Bears, who allocated him to the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe.

Today, he runs Mastrole Passing Academy, and he has been instrumental in developing quarterbacks in South Florida as well as in the Naples/Fort Myers area.

Mastrole had the keen insight to know that if he parlayed the athleticism that South Florida football players have long possessed and began to work on their mechanics, things would change.

“You look at the way offenses have opened up across the country,” Mastrole pointed out. “So many of these spread formations truly play right into the hands of so many of the area athletes, and you can see he difference at colleges across the country.”

From Jacory Harris and Thaddeus Lewis (Duke) to Eugene Smith (Miramar), marquee quarterback prospects, from South Florida, are starting to turn heads nationally.

A TOP CLASS

The Class of 2011 might be the best example of nationally, regionally and state-rated quarterbacks already making a name for themselves.

Perhaps the biggest name in the class is Northwestern’s Teddy Bridgewater. A two-year starter, the 6-3, 180-pound Bridgewater has been dissected by every recruiting analyst to the point where it has become laughable. From Ohio to California, many fan websites have been weighing in on Bridgewater, and while he has fallen short of winning a state title in his first two seasons, there is no getting around how gifted he is.

At a 7-on-7 event last month, Terrell Owens, after watching the impressive athlete play, said that he reminded him of Vince Young with great field presence, mobility and a knack of find the receiver and getting the ball to him.

Praise like that has come for years, and it’s not likely to stop.

There has never been a prospect like Bridgewater who can play major college football at three (quarterback, receiver and safety) positions and not skip a beat.

“There are so many talented football prospects that I get the chance to work with all the time,” Mastrole said. “I can see from our camps and workouts that there are so many gifted athletes on the verge of becoming very good quarterback prospects.”

While Bridgewater continues to carry the flag for South Florida, he is not alone. From Homestead to Deerfield Beach, emerging quarterback prospects have continued to step.

2011 PROSPECTS

In the Class of 2011, there are Imonni Carswell (6-1, 185, Plantation), Rahkeem Cato (6-0, 170, Central), Jovani McCray (6-0, 175, South Dade), Rafi Montalvo (6-0, 190, LaSalle), Jerrard Randall (6-2, 190, Chaminade-Madonna), Jake Rudock (6-2, 170, St. Thomas Aquinas) and Matthew Vincent (6-0, 180, Flanagan) that are all high Division 1 material.

Add in versatile Ritchy Desir (6-0, 165, North Miami Beach), Bideler Dorlean (6-1, 206, Booker T. Washington), Dane James (6-0, 185, Boyd Anderson), University School’s Douglas Cook (6-0, 175) and Moses Skillion (6-5, 205, Hallandale) and things look much more impressive.

Even beyond the rising senior class, there are some other quarterbacks to keep an eye on such as Class of 2012 prospects

Michael Butler (5-11, 165, Coral Springs Charter), Abe Coleman (5-11, 180, American), Alex Edwards (6-1, 195, Northeast), Elgin Hilliard (6-3, 165, Northwestern), Gunnar Holcombe (6-2, 175, Plantation American Heritage), Max Lescano (5-11, 150) and Austin Whipple (6-1, 165) from St. Thomas Aquinas, Ricardo Louis (6-2, 185, Miami Beach), Bialal Marshall (6-2, 175, Dade Christian), Daniel May (6-0, 160, Hollywood Hills), Robert Orban (5-9, 150, Gulliver Prep), Ghierry Vander Kuyp (6-3, 180, Boyd Anderson) and athletic David Thompson (6-2, 190, Miami Westminster Christian).

“The one thing that can be said about Florida quarterbacks in general is they have more exposure events to develop than in other areas of the country,” Mastrole said. “That is one of the major factors. They are now being developed and trained to play the position and not just being thrown out there because they are superior athletes.”

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Mastrole Passing Academy congratulates quarterbacks Abe Coleman (American Senior) Class of 2012, Max Lescano (St. Thomas Aquinas), Rafi Montalvo (La Salle), and Kedric Bostic (Jupiter Christian) for all being recognized as top performers and winners at their respected combine events.

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By JC Shurburtt

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Class of 2012 prospect Abe Coleman (Hialeah, Fla./American Senior) displayed the best arm at the event. Several of the coaches that were working with the quarterbacks were raving about his passing ability. Coleman is not the tallest quarterback at 5-11, but could grow, and has been starting since his freshman year.

Wide Receivers

Caylin McBeth (Hialeah, Fla/American Senior) was recognized as one of the top 2011 receivers during the event.

Both Abe Coleman and Caylin McBeth have been working with quarterback coach Ken Mastrole and receiver coach Matt Dubuc for the past year.

Abe’s has taken his game to another level this past year.  Combined with video analysis, footwork, core strength training, and a developing his stoke path at the Mastrole Passing Academy Abe will look to be one of the top quarterbacks for the 2011 season.

MIAMI FL 11^TH grade NUC Schuman’s Outstanding Performance List

Rafi Montalvo La Salle HS, FL

Class of 2011 QB

Report from NUC: Montalvo, 5′11 186, won the QB MVP. Montavalo had a 31 inch vertical, 8′3 broad jump, ran a 4.02 shuttle a had a great arm along with tremendous accuracy during 1 on 1’s.

“Rafi is one of those quarterback’s that have been flying under the radar. He was second team all county as a Junior and will break down a defense with his pin point accuracy and ability to run past secondary defenders” said coach Ken Mastrole.  Montalvo has improved in his ability to place the ball deep combined with his quick release and presence in the pocket.  Look for Montalvo as one of the top dual threat quarterbacks in the state for the class of 2011.

Montalvo also impressed during his showcase at the recent Nike SPARQ event.  Finishing 1st for all quarterbacks Montalvo posted impressive numbers in the 3 cone, shuttle, vertical, and 40 yd run.

NUC Combine

Kedric Bostic (Jupiter Christian High School) was recognized as one of the top quarterbacks at the most recent NUC combine held in Miami.  the 6′3″ class of 2012 quarterback displayed a strong arm and excellent athletic ability.  Bostic, a two sport star (football & basketball) is deceivingly fast for his height.  Breaking long touchdown runs in 2oo9 gave Jupiter Christian coaches a glimpse of the future for the program.  Bostic was selected as one of the top 5 quarterbacks during the event.  ”Kedric has the ability from the athletic and mental side to be a great quarterback” said coach Mastrole.  His work ethic combined with his size and arm will place him in the top group of quarterbacks for 2012.

Max Lescano (St. Thomas Aquinas) class of 2012 showed off a strong and accurate arm during the NUC and Under Armour Combine

Posting sub 7 second times in the 3 cone drill and low 4.6 times in the 40 Max showed off his ability to be a dual threat quarterback for the Raiders.

“Max is a very sound mind and efficient quarterback.  He has the ability to change a game and understands the importance of playing within the offense.  Max has shown the ability to see the play develop and anticipate the throws.  A trait many quarterbacks struggle with” add Mastrole.  Look for Max to compete with fellow Mastrole Passing Academy quarterback Jake Rudock this spring.

Name: Blake Dever

Position: Quarterback

Height: 5′-5″

Weight: 127

Organization: Lake Worth Warriors Pop Warner

Class: Age 12

Jersey #: 20

Academics:

Honors & Awards:  2007  Championship Game MVP
8 Time Baseball Allstar
5 Time Football Allstar
Snoop Bowl South Florida Allstars 2010

Other Sports: Baseball (Pitcher)

40 yd: NA

Vertical: NA

3 Cone: NA

20 yd Shuttle: NA

Stats: 54-72 650 and 6 TD’s

Evaluation:  Hard working, competitive, and a winner.  Strong arm at the youth level.  Excels at both baseball and football.  Size and arm strength combined with Blake’s work ethic will have this quarterback on the wish lists of many area high school coaches. Father Jeff played quarterback

Jake Rudock class of 2011 quarterback for St. Thomas Aquinas has been recognized by ESPN  as part of the TOP 150 watch list.  Rudock posted impressive numbers during his junior year campaign.  Leading the Raiders to a 13-1 record and throwing for over 1900 yards and 34 TD’s to only 5 ints.  The 6′-3″ 190 lb quarterback has trained in Ft. Lauderdale at the Mastrole Passing Academy.  Through mechanical film study, footwork, core strength, and coaching by former NFL quarterback Ken Mastrole, Rudock has excelled in all areas of his game.  Jake was recently recognized as one of the top two “pure passing” quarterbacks in the state of Florida for 2011.  Rudock has been receiving interest from several SEC, ACC, and Big XII schools including LSU, Kansas State, North Carolina, and Duke.

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Mastrole Passing Academy congratulates La Salle quarterback (class of 2011) Rafi Montalvo for finishing #1 for quarterbacks and #4 overall at the ESPN rise Nike combine held last weekend in Miami

Montalvo posted impressive numbers across the board

The Southeast’s premier quarterback and receiver academy, where Montalvo trains, has the 2011 quarterback as one of the top dual threat quarterbacks in the state.  Quarterback coach Ken Mastrole adds “Rafi is an athlete who can beat you with his legs and arm while managing the game and making good decisions.” Coach Mastrole also states “Few quarterbacks work as hard and are pay more attention to details then Rafi.”

Montalvo has worked closely with Mastrole Passing Academy in Fort Lauderdale on footwork, arm strength, accuracy, core strength, and film study.

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SunStateFootball.com

Feb 4, 2010

The 2010 class is now behind us and SunStateFootball.com brings you an early look at some of the players for the 2011

class, starting with the QBs. On average, the state of Florida sends between 14-20 QBs to the D-1 level.

Quarterbacks

Northwestern’s Teddy Bridgewater entered the radar as a sophomore when he led the Bulls to the state title game, he

followed that up with a solid junior campaign which saw an earlier than expected second round loss to rival Miami

Central. Bridgewater is blessed with all the tools including WR athleticism and the arm strength to get the ball down the

field. He will need to make major strides however as a QB, particularly his mechanics which need to be cleaned up. On

the flip side, Bridewater is certainly a gamer and there is plenty of time left to develop. He could easily move to WR if QB

does not work out.

Up the road a bit resides Chaminade’s Jerrard Randall, he has a rifle for an arm, but needs to get more consistent,

particularly on the short and intermediate routes. Randall is a tremendous running threat and easily could play another

position. He is a great fit as a QB in an offense like Oregon and there is rumored mutual interest there. Staying in

Broward is Plantation’s Imonni Carswell. He has an above average arm and some athleticism to make plays with his feet.

There might not have been a better two way player in the state than South Fort Myers Dallas Crawford last season. The

rising junior started at QB for the third straight year putting up impressive numbers while intercepting 10 balls on defense

at Safety. Crawford is an excellent QB, but at 5′10 his future probably resides at WR, CB, or S. He has elite play-making

ability, we are talking a player that is always in on the action and possesses terrific quickness.

Hagarty’s Jeff Driskel has prototype size and is considered the top QB in Central Florida. He is another signal caller that

will need to improve his passing skills, but the arm strength is there to work with. Driskel does not play on a great team

nor one that has elite speed, he will need some time to adjust to college football. Another plus sized Orlando Area signal

caller is Lake Nona’s Kevin Sousa, at 6′3 Sousa should attract plenty of interest. Dwyer’s Jacoby Brissett won the 4A title

as a junior and is a fantastic all around athlete—excelling on the hardwood as well as gridiron. As a QB, there is a long

way to go, but his 6′3, 230 size is very intriguing, he could find himself at TE down the road if QB does not work out.

Plant’s Phillip Ely and St. Thomas’s Jacob Rudock are the top two pure QBs in this class, both possess the mental

capacity to play the position and are ahead of the rest in terms of game management skills. Rudock is the bigger of the

two at 6′3 and had the better statistical year lighting up the scoreboard with the most TD passes ever thrown for the

Raiders. Rudock also excels on the baseball diamond, the most important thing for him is to add some weight and

strength. Ely won the 5A Title as a junior, Aaron Murray nor Robert Marve can claim that(both won 4A Titles as seniors).

He has a sleight build and stands 6′0, but he seems to be very ‘clutch’ and we think he still has a ways to go physically.

Staying in the Tampa Area, Jefferson’s Quentin Williams threw for more than 3,000 yards and chipped in 500 on the

ground, the dual threat athlete is simply a player. Williams has solid size at 6′0, 180, another inch or two would go a long

way for him as a prospect. He has rare ability to throw accurately to every level and has the arm strength to make every

throw. Robinson’s Blake Rice also led a deep playoff run, the QB was the core of the young team. Rice did not put up

gaudy numbers, but when asked to pass, he delivered. Tampa Catholic will have a new QB with Christian Green’s

departure, that QB will be a familiar name, Stevie Weatherford. The state of Florida has seen two other Weatherfords

(Drew-FSU and Joe-UCF) in the past decade, he will have big shoes to fill. Armwood’s Josh Grady is another QB that’s

future could be at another position, in his case Safety. Grady is a dual threat type that has had flashes of brilliance, he will

need to be more consistent to stay at QB.

Rakeem Cato has transferred from Miami Springs to Miami Central, he will now follow in the footsteps of one of Dade

Counties best ever, Jeff Godfrey. Cato is similar to Godfrey, he may not have as strong of arm(nor as accurate), but he

put up huge numbers as a junior. Bradenton Southeast’s Dyron Speight might be the sleeper in the state, the strong

armed junior has terrific accuracy and we expect him to build on a solid junior campaign next year. Speight has the

athleticism to run the football, but is more of a pocket passer, he uses his excellent feet to buy time.

Lake Wales Justin Shafer has considerable upside, the big issue with him is that he is considered a top baseball prospect

and has offers to play on the diamond(another worry is the MLB draft). Shafer throws like a baseball player, with some

time he could clean up the delivery and develop into a big time QB. Another top athlete is Pensacola Catholic’s Shaun

White, the intriguing play-maker will have an adjustment from the lower classifications of Florida high school football, but

has a lot of tools to work with.

Bishop Verot’s Jake Kistel threw for more than 2,000 yards and has sub 4.6 speed on a 6′2 frame. He needs to improve

his accuracy down the field. Sebring’s Matt Grubb finds stud Devin Clarke regularly, he has some potential down the

road.

Others QBs of Interest: Alphonso Evans, Lakewood, Geoffrey Bangley, Celebration, Quinton Hitchcock, Vanguard

NOTE: If we missed a player, please send an e-mail to gvogt@scout.com and let us know about them.

Former NFL starting quarterback Jim Miller will make a guest appearance this Sunday February 7th to Mastrole Passing Academy’s quarterback and receiver camp in Fort Lauderdale.  Miller who quarterbacked the Chicago Bears to an NFC championship in 2002 finished his NFL career with 37 games, 36 TD’s, and over 6300 yards passing.  In 2004 Jim Miller signed with the New England Patriots and earned a Superbowl ring. He is now a host for Sirius NFL Radio on Sirius Satellite Radio and Chicago Bears Postgame on Comcast Sports Net in Chicago. In addition, he serves as Color Commentator for Michigan State University Football radio broadcasts and hosts the weekly post-game call in show for MSU football.

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Ken Mastrole will be holding year round quarterback and receiver training each weekend in South Florida.  Locations are Naples, Estero, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach (Dates T.B.A).  Mastrole Passing Academy is also pleased to announce the addition of offensive lineman training.  Garin Patrick, former NFL and Division I standout center, will handle the O-line duties.  Offensive lineman training is scheduled for February 14th at 11:00 a.m. in Fort Lauderdale.  Contact coach Mastrole for more information.  www.passingcamp.com.

Next Scheduled Quarterback and Receiver sessions

February 6th 2010- Estero Football Fields 9:00 a.m. quarterbacks and receivers small group

February 6th 2010- Fort Lauderdale Private Session 1 p.m. Reserved (quarterback)

Fort Lauderdale Private Session 3 p.m. Reserved (quarterback)

February 7th 2010- Fort Lauderdale Small Group and Private Sessions

9:00 a.m. Youth Ages 10-13

11:00 a.m. High School Quarterbacks & Receivers

1: 00 p.m. Private Quarterback Training Session Reserved

2:30 p.m. Small Group Youth 8-10

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