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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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Dade and Broward high school quarterbacks making their case nationally

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

ESPN Recruiting

Quarterbacks

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.

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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

Experience the results.  Our staff of former NFL, Division I, AFL, and CFL players and coaches will provide you with the technique and coaching to elevate your game.

Coach Ken Mastrole, private quarterback coach in south Florida who specializes in technique and fundamental training for all youth to NFL quarterbacks was a guest on Generation Nexxt TV.  Generation Nexxt, who is based out of South Florida, is one of the fastest growing media market for youth football.  Larry Blustein of the Miami Herald and Generation Nexxt spoke with Ken Mastrole during last nights show.  Coach Ken Mastrole and his staff at Mastrole Passing Academy have been recognized as one of the top private quarterback and receiver academies.  Mastrole and his staff will be teaming up with Generation Nexxt this spring and summer to provide camps for youth players and leagues around the state of Florida.

For more information about group or private training for quarterbacks and receivers call 239.919.4325 or email coach@mastrolepassing.com

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Mastrole Passing Academy is pleased to announce the newest edition to the Academy.  Offensive Lineman.  Former Miami Dolphin, Indianapolis Colts, and Louisville offensive lineman star Garin Patrick has joined the Mastrole Passing Academy staff.  Coach Patrick brings a wealth of NFL and Division I knowledge as well as technique and execution.  This 6′3″ 265 lb  2 year starter for the University of Louisville went on to play four successful seasons in the National Football League.  The goal will be to provide today’s high school and youth offensive lineman the same ideas and technique taught at the college and pro level.  Ken Mastrole, founder and owner of Mastrole Passing Academy, believes providing young men the necessary coaching and proper technique at the high school level will give each athete not only a better understanding of the positon but will increase that players chances of receiving a scholarship offer at the end of a four year high school career.  Lineman that enroll in the Mastrole Passing Academy will receive the most cutting edge training from stance, run blocking, pass sets, zone and man, coupled with core strength, explosive training, footwork, strength, and excelleration.  Sessions will be held through out the year in Fort Lauderdale.  Contact coach@mastrolepassing.com or call 239.919.4325 to find out more information about our lineman, receivers, and quarterback training and camps.

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Name: Xavier Gonzalez

Position: Quarterback

Height:

Weight:

School: Miramar

Class: Class of 2013

Jersey #:

Academics:

Honors & Awards:

Other Sports:

40 yd: NA

Vertical: NA

3 Cone:

20 yd Shuttle:

Stats:

Evaluation:

Name: Daniel May

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6′ 1 1/2″

Weight: 180 lbs

School: Hollywood Hills

Class: 2012

Jersey #:

Academics:

Honors & Awards:

Other Sports:

40 yd: NA

Vertical: NA

3 Cone: NA

20 yd Shuttle: NA

Stats:

Evaluation:

Name: Daniel Welch

Position: Quarterback/Linebacker

Height: 5′ 7″

Weight: 125 lbs

School: Holy Trinity Tigers JR HS

Class: 2015

Jersey #: #13

Academics:

Honors & Awards:

Other Sports: Basketball & Track

40 yd: NA

Vertical: NA

3 Cone: NA

20 yd Shuttle: NA

Stats: 61% completion pct. 589 yds passing 7 TD

167 rushing yds. 4 TD’s

Receiving: 1 TD

Defensively:  6 Sacks

Evaluation:  12 years old who has the size  and athletic ability to stand out from the rest of the competition.  Naturally aggressive on both sides of the ball Daniel shows good instincts at quarterback and linebacker.  Has a knack fro making game changing type plays.  Hard working, strong leadership qualities, and coachable.  Continues to refine his skills at the quarterback position while always making plays in other areas on the field.

Strong arm with a consistent delivery.  Moves well outside the pocket.

Name: Kyle West

Position: Quarterback

Height: 5′ 11″

Weight: 175 lbs

School: St. Augustine

Class: Class of 2011

Jersey #: #14

Academics: 3.4 GPA

Honors & Awards: All County Honors, All Confrence

Other Sports:

40 yd: 4.82 sec

Vertical: NA

3 Cone: 7.36

20 yd Shuttle: 4.50 sec

Stats: Finished the 2009 season 102-198

1,929 yds passing 21 TD’s – 5 int

Lead his team to back to back regional finals and is 23-2 as a starting QB with 34 total TD passes for his career.

Evaluation:  Excellent leadership qualities.  Coachable quarterback who works hard in all areas of his game.  Proven winner during his sophomore and junior year.  Shows good velocity on the football and anticipates the throws during short and intermediate routes.  West has a big upside as he has improved from his first season as a starter (sophomore) to his junior year.  Look for West to have another strong 2010 season being one of the top statistical leaders at quarterback in the state.

Participated in the 2010 Southwest Florida Winter Showcase: Displayed quick release, throws very well outside the pocket making accurate throws on all 3 levels.  Strong arm and consistent in his delivery.  Not an erratic quarterback as he stays consistent with his delivery within the pocket.

1.16.10 Fort Myers, FL (Bishop Verot H.S.)
Mastrole Passing Academy hosted the Southwest Florida Winter Showcase at Bishop Verot High School.  Scout.com was in attendance evaluating local and statewide talent for the upcoming season.  Quarterbacks and receivers from Miami to St. Augustine were in attendance.  Quarterback Kyle West from (St. Augustine) showed a strong arm, accuracy, and quick release throughout the day.  Featured as one of the top quarterbacks for the 2011 class.  West lead a very strong St. Augustine while earning all league honors.  Jake Kistel (Bishop Verot) posted the top shuttle and 3 cone times for the quarterback group.  Kistel’s 4.22 seconds in the shuttle and 6.56 seconds in the 3 cone drill show why he will be a dual threat to opposing offenses next year.  Kistel also showed pinpoint accuracy on all his short and intermediate throws. Kistel will have the benefit of throwing to WR Matt Brewer (Bishop Verot) Brewer posted the fastest shuttle time of 4.55 seconds and tied Tyler Osorio (Celebration) for first in the 3 cone event 7.12 
seconds.  Both Brewer and Tyler Osorio showed excellent hands while displaying the ability to move down field.  Osorio is a big physical receiver with a motor coaches look for at the next level.  Quarterbacks Geoff Bangley (Celebration) and Abe Coleman of (American Senior H.S.-Miami) can both put the ball in tight spaces and stretch the field.  Bangley has been recognized as one of the top quarterbacks in Florida for 2011.  Coleman, only a sophomore this past season, will look to be one of Dade county’s top signal callers.  Brothers Sage and Reece Attwood both have the ability to move the chains with strong arms and excellent fundamentals.  Reece (Baker) posted a 4.41 shuttle time wwhich was 4th best of the quarterback group.  Sage, will have the opportunity to compete right away once he steps foot on a high school field.  Still in middle school, this southpaw, has the size and the arm strength to be a future signal caller in Southwest Florida.  Other local talent, Charlie Cannaday (Gulf Coast H.S.) and Kenny Mouton have the arms and the legs to make plays for their respected teams. Cannaday will benefit from a pass heavy offense and the ability to distribute the ball quickly to multiple receiver sets.  Cannaday displays excellent technique with excellent leadership qualities.  Mouton, Class of 2012, has all the tools to be one of the top dual threat quarterbacks in the state.  2011 will be a year he will have the opportunity to make game changing plays with his arm and legs.  Other quarterbacks that displayed strong arms, footwork, and accuracy were: Evan Hart (Fort Myers).  Hart will be competing for the starting Varsity job in 2011.  Paul Balcomb (North Port H.S.) showed a very strong arm during the camp.  Has the ability to fit the football into tight spaces with a strong arm.  TJ Douglas moved well while performing well during the receiver quarterback session.  One name to keep an eye on is quarterback Jacob Jessup (Sarasota) Class of 2015.  This next generation gunslinger stood toe to toe with quarterbacks 3 and 4 years older.  Tyler Harless (Port Charlotte)  performed well in the roll out and boot series.  Coaches were impressed with his work ethic and arm.  TJ Nelson (Fort Myers), David Farrugia (Gulf Coast H.S.), JT Etnoyer (Mariner).  Etnoyer, only a sophomore, this past season has the tools to be a very good quarterback in 2011.  Nelson, Fort Myers, had a great day of throwing and running during the footwork, agility, and pocket presence drills.  Daniel May (Hollywood Hills) will be another name Broward county coaches will be facing week to week.  The potential to be the best quarterback Hollywood Hills H.S. has produced in some time.  May has the arm and the height to be a top signal caller.  The receivers group were led by Gulf Coast High standouts Kendric Mouton, Chase Kerlek, Tyler Blajian and Anfernee Warner. Both receivers will look to have a big 2011 season for the Sharks.  Nick Perry (Bishop Verot) will be another option for the viking offense.  Former College coach and now head coach of Bishop Verot, Phil Dorn,  will look to continue where his Vikings left off with a strong armed quarterback and sure handed receivers.  George Ruesca (Mariner) has the ability to be one of the top wide outs for Coach O’brien’s team in 2011.  Displayed soft hands and a knack fro going after the ball.  For More information regarding upcoming camps and events visit www.passingcamp.com

2010 Small College Football Combine

Presented: Elite Scouting Services

Location: Cardinal Gibbons High School (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Date/Time: February 20^th 2010- 2pm to 5pm

For: 2010: 2010 High School Seniors: All Offensive & Defensive Positions, Kickers & Punters

Register Today: www.elitescoutingservices.com

• Elite Scouting Services has collaborated with the Broward County Athletic Association to help with the placement of Student Athletes that wish to continue their football careers. ESS expects 50 or more college coaches from NCAA Division II/III/NAIA to scout perspective Student Athletes. All of these schools have scholarships, Grant, and Aide MONEY.
• You can register online at elitecoutingservies.com. Preregistration will cost $40.00. It will cost $50.00 if you are a walk-up the day of the event.
• For 2010 Senior Football Players.
• Coach Ken Mastrole and Mastrole Passing Academy will be on hand to evaluate quarterbacks.

Larry Bluestien say’s…….. For every Division 1A football player that receives a scholarship to attend college, there are hundreds and hundreds who are simply left out of the mix when it comes to one of the most important decisions of a lifetime.

Attracting scholarship money from colleges and universities has become one of the main objectives of parents, coaches and players, who in these tough economic times, need financial assistance in getting a college education.

On Feb. 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m, Elite Scouting Services and the Broward County Athletic Association are teaming up to help those athletes who would like to play at the next level, but have never received the proper exposure.

ESS expects 50 or more college coaches from NCAA Division II/III/NAIA to scout perspective Student Athletes. All of these schools have scholarships, Grant, and Aide MONEY.

“It’s truly an opportunity of a lifetime,” said Charles Fishbein, President of Elite Scouting Services. “This small college recruiting combine will give these players a second chance to impress, and that’s what is exciting about the entire process.”

The event, which is held at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale, will help student/athletes showcase their skills that many have missed over the past year. It’s a chance for them to achieve that goal of going to college to play football and receive a quality education.

“I have been placing athletes for over three decades,” said Larry Blustein, who not only works with ESS, but with the Miami Herald and WQAM (560 AM Radio). “This combine is easily the best thing that has come along. It is really a golden opportunity to show colleges what they can do from an athletic standpoint.”

You can register online at elitecoutingservies.com. Preregistration will cost $40.00. It will cost $50.00 if you are a walk-up the day of the event.

For Additional information or questions contact Coach Ken Mastrole

or email coach@mastrolepassing.com

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Name: Geoff Bangley

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6′ 4″

Weight: 190 lbs

School: Celebration High School (Winter Haven, FL)

Class: Class of 2011

Jersey #: #10

Academics: G.P.A 3.56      SAT 1170

Honors & Awards: Honor Roll.  Recognized for community service work

Other Sports: Baseball

40 yd: 4.89 sec

Vertical: NA

3 Cone: NA

20 yd Shuttle: 4.48 sec

Evaluation: 6′-4″ frame and room to grow.  Sound 3 and 5 step drop from under center.  Plays in a pro style offense that mixes in 3 & 5 step drop, gun, and play action.  In 4 games watched from Jr year.  Very accurate short to intermediate.  Poised under pressure and delivers an accurate ball.  Play action and boots well.  Father played college football and has a very good understanding of coverages and reads.  Given the opportunity to redshirt first year and continue to grow, could be a good signal caller at the collegiate level.  Projecting Division I due having a large upside with a 6′-4″ frame, solid footwork, sound drops in the 3 & 5 step game, along with a sound delivery with the football.

Name: Jacob D. Kistel

Website: http://www.jakekistel.com/Jake/Profile.html

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6′ 2″

Weight: 200 lbs

School: Bishop Verot High School (Fort Myers, FL)

Class: Class of 2011

Jersey #: #10

Academics: G.P.A 4.01

Honors & Awards: Member of the National Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society

Other Sports: Baseball (Pitcher)

40 yd: 4.59 sec

Vertical: NA

3 Cone: NA

Evaluation: Division I caliber quarterback.  Head Coach Phil Dorn.  Excels in Pro style offense while playing from under center and gun.  Excellent balance and agility being a 2 sport athlete.  Accurate short to intermediate throws.  Over the top delivery. Deep outside throws are well placed, tight spirals, with very good trajectory.  Has a good feel for second level windows and throws hash to hash.  Jake also displays good pocket presence keeping his eyes down field while avoiding pocket pressure.  Can move outside the pocket.  Not afraid to lower his shoulder to gain critical first down.  Moved up to class 3A in 2009.  Excellent leadership qualities, hard working, and team oriented attitude.

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REGISTRATION FOR THE 2010 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINTER SHOWCASE PASSING CAMP.

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designed for quarterbacks & receivers

quarterback and receiver instruction, competition, exposure

Former NFL quarterback Ken Mastrole and his staff will be holding year round quarterback and receiver training sessions along with camps and combines.

This Sunday December 27th Mastrole Passing Academy will be in Fort Lauderdale, FL holding small group and private sessions for all quarterbacks and receivers from youth to high school.

January 16th, 2010 Mastrole Passing Academy will be holding the 2010 Southwest Florida Winter Showcase at Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers, FL.  Early registration discounts are now available.  Visit www.passingcamp.com

Spring events.  Mastrole Passing Academy will be teaming up with the states top recruiting anaylists from Elite Scouting Services in an effort to find the best talent in the state of Florida.  ESS has been helping student athletes gain exposure over the past 30 years helping send more then 1000 players to colleges across the country.  Ken Mastrole will be conducting the quarterback combine operations.  Combine dates T.B.A will take place in Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami.

Looking for top flight training in Florida for all quarterback and receiver camps?  Mastrole Passing Academy offers a unique training program for all quarterbacks looking to elevate their game.  Private and group quarterback coaching in Florida.

The 2009 South Florida Winter Showcase took place on Sunday December 20th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  High School quarterbacks and receivers from around the state competed in individual combine drills and learned from former NFL, CFL, and Division I players and coaches.  Alton Meeks from Ovideo, FL was crowned the 2009 Winter showcase champion for all quarterbacks.  Just a freshman, Meeks displayed arm strength and excellent athletic abilty and size.  Max Lescano, sophmore quarterback from St. Thomas Aquinas finished 2 pts away from from first while excelling in the shuttle, 3 cone, arm strength, and release drills.  Multiple quarterbacks registered over 50 yards in the long distance throw.  Alton Meeks, Max Lescano, Hunter Boyett, and Abe Coleman all threw distances of at least 57 yards.  Kedric Bostic showed why he is a two sport star with exceptional lateral movement and athleticism at 6′-2″ Bostic posted impressive times in the 20 yd shuttle and 3 cone drill.  Only a sophomore Bostic posted over an 8′ standing broad jump.  Rafi Montalvo, Junior quarterback, from La Salle High School in Miami, Florida kept the competition close displaying quickness and accuracy.  Montalvo, who is being recruited by several ACC, SEC, and Big 12 schools posted a time of 4.2 seconds in the 20 yd shuttle.  One quarterback to keep a close eye on is Geoff Bangley from Celebration High School in Winter Haven, FL.  Very sound in the 3 and 5 step passing game.  Quick release and very accurate short to medium range.  An excellent student in the classroom and on the field this quarterback will remind you of of a pro style quarterback who can also make plays outside the pocket.  Look for Brock Bukowski to make a name for himself and his team (Royal Palm Academy) next season.  This sophomore has the arm to bring Royal Palm back into serious contention come next December.  Bukowski displays a strong arm and strong footwork between the tackles.  Other quarterbacks that showed well during the competition were Alex Prakas from West Boca, Kyle Shafer from West Palm, and Clay Meister from this year’s State champion Dwyer High School.  Prakas, who returns for his final year standing 6′-4″ and can make all the throws tested at the colligate level.  Shafer and Meister both Freshman this past season will look to make a strong impact in 2010.  Meister, a southpaw, has the ability to run and throw which will make future defenses play a more disciplined style of football.  Other names to keep an eye on in 2010 are Carlos Inglesias (Gulliver Prep), Hunter Boyett, Brandon Bailenm John David Brady, Brian Testorf, Nick Cascione, Abe Coleman.  Coleman, who will be a Junior at American High School in Miami looks to have a big 2010 season with a Division I arm and legs.  Bud Martin, who won the QB target challenge will enroll next year at St, Thomas Aquinas.  Physically gifted with a strong right arm, Martin hopes to continue the winning tradition for the Raiders.  Mastrole Passing Academy Alum were in attendance  during the camp.  Shawn Corker, who has signed a letter of intent to play with the Texas Tech Red Raiders and  FIU quarterback Chris Shiripa.  Both players addressed the group of players and parents and spoke about hard work, dedication, and sacrifice on the field and in the classroom.

The Receiving group showcased speed, hands, and excitement as players across the state competed in the receiver combine challenge and learned from former CFL and Red Raider great coach Matt Dubuc.  Caylin McBeth (American Senior High) posted the fastest shuttle time and greatest broad jump.  James Russo (St. Thomas Aquinas) and Jahlani Callender (Calvary Christian) finished 2nd and 3rd in the overall competition.  Russo displayed quick feet moving in and out of breaks coupled with excellent hand eye coordination.  Callender impressed the coaches and quarterbacks with his relentless work ethic.  Other players that made a strong impact and showing were Evan Harvey and Jo Jo Williams.

Mastrole Passing Academy held the youth league camp for all quarterbacks and receivers during the afternoon session.  This group of future stars boosted some of the top players in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.  Keep an eye on this next group of gunslingers.  Brett Kean, who has the poise and arm of a high school senior quarterback is only heading into the 8th grade next year.  Tyler Monaco, will be another top future signal caller.  Daniel Welch, Austin Boyle, and Dominic DiCaprio all have the size and arms to make an impact once they reach the high school level.  Zach Bernstein, Gavin Bulloss, Hunter Platts, Logan Kigar, Ryan Redington, and RJ Palhegyi will all be names that high school coaches will be hoping to have has their future signal callers.  Quarterbacks, during the camp, had the opportunity to sit down and learn the beginning stages of defensive coverages and reads during the camp chalk talk.

For more information on Florida’s top quarterback and receiver training academy visit www.passingcamp.com or contact coach Ken Mastrole. 239.919.4325 or by email coach@mastrolepassing.com.

Elevate your game.

The 2009 South Florida Winter Showcase presented by Mastrole Passing Academy provided a day of learning and competition for some of the top quarterbacks and receivers around the state at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  Quarterback Coach and Owner of Mastrole Passing Academy Ken Mastrole and his staff placed players through a series of pro style combine drills including the 20 yd shuttle, broad jump, quarterback targets, quick release, and the receiver gauntlet.

Results for the 2009 Winter Showcase

QUARTERBACKS:

CHAMPION- ALTON MEEKS (Freshman QB from Oviedo, FL)

2nd Place- MAX LESCANO (Sophomore QB from Fort Lauderdale, FL) St. Thomas Aquinas

3rd Place- TIE- KEDRIC BOSTIC (Sophomore QB from JUPITER, FL) Jupiter Christian & RAFI MONTALVO (Junior QB from MIAMI, FL) La Salle

WIDE RECEIVERS:

CHAMPION- CAYLIN McBETH (Junior WR from MIAMI, FL) American High

2nd PLACE- JAMES RUSSO (Freshman WR from FT. LAUDERDALE, FL) St. Thomas Aquinas

3rd PLACE- JAHLANI CALLENDER (Freshman WR from N. LAUDERDALE, FL)

The overall competition results:

Quarterbacks:

-Long Distance Throw:

1. Alton Meeks- 59 yds

2. Hunter Boyett- 58 yds

3. TIE- Max Lescano & Abe Coleman- 57 Yds

-3 Cone/L Drill

1. Kedric Bostic- 6.69 sec

2. Max Lescano- 6.85 sec

3. Alton Meeks- 7.24 sec

-20 Yd Shuttle

1. Rafi Montalvo- 4.20 sec

2. Kedric Bostic- 4.25 sec

3. Max Lescano- 4.29 sec

-Accuracy/Target Toss

1. Bud Martin- 24 Points

2. Brock Bukowski- 23 Points

3. 4 Tied at 22 Points (Alton Meeks, Alex Prakas, Abe Coleman, Rafi Montalvo)

-Broad Jump

1. Kedric Bostic- 8′-5″

2. Abe Coleman- 8′-0″

3. Alton Meeks- 7′9″

-3 Step Quick Release

1. Alex Prakas- .97 Sec

2. Alton Meeks- 1.02

3. Max Lescano- 1.06

-5 Step Quick Release

1. Rafi Montalvo- 1.50

2. Max Lescano- 1.54

3. 2 Tied – Alton Meeks & Kedric Bostic- 1.60

WIDE RECEIVERS:

-3/L Cone Drill

1. James Russo- 6.93 Sec

2.Jo Jo Williams- 7.12 Sec

3. 2 Tied-  Jahlani Callender & Caylin McBeth- 7.13 Sec

-20 Yd Shuttle

1. Caylin McBeth- 4.12

2. James Russo- 4.28

3. Evan Harvey- 4.32

-Broad Jump

1. Caylin McBeth- 8′-7″

2. Carlos Carvajal- 7′-8″

3. 2 Players tied: James Russo & Jahlani Callender- 7′-5″

-BEST HANDS DRILL

1. Jahlani Callender- 20 pts

2. James Russo- 17 pts

3. Caylin McBeth- 16 pts

December 20th, 2009 Mastrole Passing Academy will be hosting the South Florida Winter Showcase in Fort Lauderdale.  Quarterback and receiver positions are filling with only a few openings.  Players from Orlando, Miami, Naples, West Palm Beach, and Tampa have registered to compete and learn during this in depth instructional camp and combine.  The morning session will feature athletes grades 8-12 and the afternoon session is catered for grades 5th-7th.  Coach Mastrole and his staff comprised of former NFL, CFL, and Division I coaches and athletes will be providing instruction to all athletes.  Register today and see what makes Florida’s top quarterback academy and their athletes so successful.

VISIT WWW.PASSINGCAMP.COM to register for the South Florida Winter Showcase

Name: Tyler Monaco

Position: Quarterback

Height: 5′.6

Weight: 135

School: AYFL Cowboys

Class: 11 yrs old

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40 yd:

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Evaluation: At 11 years old has the arm strength and accuracy to be one of the top youth quarterbacks in South Florida.  Competitive and outstanding work ethic.  This quarterback will be one to watch in the next few years once he enters high School.  Understands coverages and reads at an early age.

Name: Bud Martin

Position: Quarterback

Height: 5′.10

Weight: 175

School: St. Thomas Aquinas

Class:

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Evaluation: Excellent size.  Freshman to be in the fall.  Strong arm and physically gifted in size and strenght.  Big upside as an 8th grader.  also played defense.

Name: Clay Meister

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6′.1

Weight: 185

School: Dwyer

Class: Freshman

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Evaluation: Size and speed as a freshman quarterback this past season for Dwyer.  Strong Arm with excellent leadership qualities.  Most impressed with Clay’s work ethic and character.

Name: Daniel Arkin

Position: Quarterback

Height: 5′ 10″

Weight: 185

School: Pine Crest

Class: Freshman

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Evaluation: Played JV football as a freshman.  Strong Arm and light feet in the pocket.

Name: Tyler Monaco

Position: Quarterback

Height: 5′.7″

Weight: 135

Organization: Cowboys AYFL

Class: 6th Grade

Jersey #:

Academics:

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Other Sports:

40 yd: No Data

Vertical: No Data

3 Cone: No Data

Evaluation: Accurate passer at age 11 with a strong arm.  Throws well on 3 and 5 step drops as well as on the run.  Over the top motion and delivery.  Student of the game at a young age.  This quarterback has the ability and the confidence to be one of the top quarterbacks within his first one to two years of high school in South Florida.

Name: Dominic DiCaprio

Position: Quarterback

Height: 5′.8″

Weight: 137

Organization: Tamarac Cougars AYFL

Class: 7th Grade

Jersey #:

Academics: 3.8 GPA along with National Junior Honor Society

Honors & Awards:

Other Sports:

40 yd: 5.09

Vertical: No Data

3 Cone: No Data

Evaluation: Excellent size and arm strength.  Shows good footwork and agility.  Strong leadership qualities as a middle school student.  Also plays Linebacker and Strong Safety in the AYFL

Mastrole Passing Academy will be holding the 2010 South West Florida Winter Showcase at beautiful Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers, FL.  The camp will take place on Verot’s field turf game field from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  The showcase passing camp was designed for quarterbacks and receivers from ages 13-18.  Early registration will be offered for signing up prior to January 4th, 2010.

The camp will feature in-depth coaching for receivers and quarterbacks.  Athletes will have the opportunity to learn the necessary fundamentals and skills that have proven to be successful at the NFL and collegiate levels.  The Winter showcase quarterback and receiver challenges will allow athletes to compete in a high intensity atmosphere for recognition and prizes.  The cost of the camp is $100 if registered prior to January 4th, 2010.

Visit www.passingcamp.com to register. or email coach Ken Mastrole coach@mastrolepassing.com

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Mastrole Passing Academy’s and St. Thomas Aquinas junior quarterback Jake Rudock leads the Raiders to a key playoff win while breaking the single season school touchdown record with 31.

Story written by the Sun Sentinel.

Rudock leads Raiders to easy romp

Quarterback sets season record with 31 touchdown passes

Special Correspondents

November 27, 2009

Fort Lauderdale – Jacob Ruddock made quick work of South Broward in the Class 5A regional semifinal game at Brian Piccolo Stadium on Friday night.

Rudock passed for 157 yards and four scores and added a 1-yard scoring run as the nation’s top ranked team St. Thomas Aquinas rolled to a 49-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 63-0 Class 5A regional semifinal victory over South Broward.

The two-defensing state champion Raiders will play at Ely in a Regional Final on Friday

In the process, Rudock also set the Raiders’ single season mark for TD passes with 31. The 6-foot-3 inch, 180-pound junior quarterback eclipsed the previous mark of 30 set by Ryan Becker last season when he hit a streaking Phillip Dorsett for a 33-yard score with 3:24 remaining left in the second quarter for a 42-0 lead. Rudock also threw TD passes of 29, 6, and 21 yards in the Raiders’ 36th consecutive victory.

“The record doesn’t matter as long as we are winning games,” Rudock said. “I had no idea the season would be like this. I just kept doing what the coaches tell us. This trip started all the way back in Ohio and this is part of the journey.”

“We played pretty well,” said St. Thomas Aquinas coach George Smith. “What we are trying to do is get better as the post season goes along and that’s what we have been doing.”

The Raiders (12-0) fumbled on its first possession, but didn’t let that bother them as they scored the next seven times it had the ball in the first half and forced a running clock in the second half.

South Broward (10-2), which lost to the Raiders, 51-7 three weeks ago, failed to gain a yard or complete a pass in the first quarter and failed on two fourth down plays deep in their own territory in the second half to get a first down as the Raiders blew the game open.

Gary Curreri

Coach Ken Mastrole has created a program for quarterbacks and receivers that will allow each athlete to maximize their physical and mental potential.  Ken Mastrole understands the quarterback position because he has played it at all levels from High School to the NFL.  Coach Mastrole has also coached at many levels and has been tutored by former coaches that have developed NFL pro bowl and Collegiate All American quarterbacks.  Teaching the position is more then just placing athletes through drills and giving them all the same coaching advice.  Each quarterback is different in the way they throw, think, and react.  Understanding each athlete’s mechanics, how they process the information given, and their  overall mind set is the key to coaching this position.  The quarterback is unique in the way he throws a football and processes the information in front of him.  Developing the mind is just as important as the body.  Our program strives to build leaders on and off the field.  Video analysis, core strength training, footwork, film study, competition, recruiting exposure, and proper technique is what makes Mastrole Passing Academy athletes so successful.  Contact Coach Mastrole by email coach@mastrolepassing.com or phone 239.919.4325 and discover the ability you have inside.  Our quarterback and receiver sessions take place in Fort Lauderdale and Naples Florida throughout the year.

Visit www.passingcamp.com for more information.

Elevate Your Game!

QB Jake Rudock

QB Brandon Doughty

Mastrole Passing Academy would like to congratulate two of Broward’s top guns that train with the Academy.  St. Thomas Aquinas Junior quarterback Jake Rudock and North Broward Prep Senior quarterback Brandon Doughty.  Both quarterbacks notched wins in their first round action of play.  Rudock threw for 3 TD passes while Doughty helped knock off Gulliver Prep by posting 38 points.  Doughty has been selected to the Broward/Dade All-Star game.  Both quarterbacks are tops in Broward County for their respected classes.  This week St. Thomas quarterbacks Jake Rudock and sophomore Max Lescano prepare for South Broward in a 2nd round showdown.  Doughty and the Eagles will play Chaminade.  Jupiter Christian posted a big first round win.  Sophomore Quarterback Kedric Bostic also spends time roaming the field at Safety.  Sophomore receiver Austin Talbot has been a big contributor to the team and will help Jupiter Christian make a run at another state title.  If you are looking for quarterback instruction in the state of Florida and want to improve on mechanics, footwork, accuracy, leadership, and mindset Mastrole Passing Academy will provide you with the necessary tools to be successful.  Quarterbacks around the state train at Mastrole Passing Academy locations in Fort Lauderdale and Naples, FL.

Contact coach@mastrolepassing.com and experience one training session.  You will walk away a more fundamentally sound and confident quarterback.

Quarterback Coach Ken Mastrole is pleased to announce two camp dates set for the 2009 and 2010 year.

The South Florida Winter Showcase will take place Sunday December 20th, 2009 at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  There will be two sessions.  The morning session for all High School and 2010 High School to be freshman will take place from 9 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.  The Showcase will include top flight instruction from Mastrole Passing Academy’s staff for all quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends, and defensive backs.  Athletes will learn the necessary fundamentals and skills that have produced college, NFL, CFL, and Arena football athletes.  The Showcase will conclude with a competition for all positions including rankings and awards.  The camp will also include a segment on speed and proper form for combine and team testing.  Athletes will be grouped according to their age and skill level to maximize learning.

the afternoon session will be for all youth league quarterbacks and wide receivers from the ages of 8-13.  The camp will take place at Cardinal Gibbons High School from 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.  Athletes will be grouped according to their age and skill level.  Quarterbacks will learn the fundamentals of the 3 step drop, proper grip, throwing mechanics, improved accuracy, arm strength, footwork, and the keys to being a leader on and off the field.  Receivers will learn proper stance, releases, route concepts, improved hand eye coordination, and footwork.  Parents are encouraged to interact with the coaches and watch along side each drill.  There will be a quarterback and receiver competition where prizes will be awarded.

Athletes will receive a Mastrole Passing Academy T-shirt with registration.

Cost for High School Athletes is $100 if registering prior to December 11th, 2009.  Sign ups for the Winter showcase after December 11th is $125

Cost for all youth league athletes is $75 if registering prior to December 11th, 2009.  Sign ups for the Winter showcase after December 11th is $100

Questions about the camp contact Coach Ken Mastrole via email coach@mastrolepassing.com or call 239.919.4325

Mastrole Passing Academy will also be holding the 2nd annual 2010 South Florida Summer Showcase at Saint Andrews Prep School in Boca Raton Florida.  July 23-25th quarterbacks, receivers, and defensive backs will experience three days of training, competition, and fun.  Last years Summer Showcase featured some of the top names in and out of the area.  Players from Miami to Tampa were in attendance.  Scout.com and Elite Scouting Services answered questions and spoke about college recruiting while evaluating players.  The 2010 camp will include a “Friday Night Lights” where athletes will compete under the lights for awards and rankings.  The camp will also feature a play station college football tournament,  Recruiting seminar, awards, and catered breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  Athletes will also have the opportunity to learn on St. Andrews state of the art video equipment defensive coverages, offensive sets, and player analysis.  The sessions will be filmed and athletes will have the opportunity to learn the proper technique and mechanics through film study.

Mastrole Passing Academy would like to congratulate one of it’s very own athletes.  St. Thomas Aquinas Junior quarterback Jake Rudock for being named as one of the nominees for Player of the year in Broward County.  Jake stepped into the starting role this past spring and has guided the Raiders to a perfect 10-0 season completing over 68% of his passes and throwing 24 TD’s.  Rudock’s hard work and strong leadership qualities have made this quarterback one of the top players in the state of Florida.  With the constant pressure of maintaining the top ranking along with national television exposure this Junior quarterback keeps a level head and always looks to improve his game.  Constantly working before and after practice on his mechanics, footwork, and knowledge of the offense have allowed Jake to reach his goals and find success.  His team oriented attitude and ability to elevate those around him has helped produce an efficient offense.  Jake is not only a student of the game but also maintains over a 4.0 GPA in the classroom.  Look for this Junior to be at the top of the charts this off season heading into the Spring and Summer.

Sunday, November 15th Mastrole Passing Academy will be holding one of it’s year round quarterback and receiver training sessions in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  Former NFL, AFL, Division I quarterback Ken Mastrole will be teaching the fundamentals and mechanics of the quarterback position.  Quarterbacks that enroll will experience a training package which includes proper throwing mechanics, footwork, core strength training, increased field awareness, and leadership training.  Quarterbacks around the Sunshine state are excelling and reaching their goals on and off the field.  Mastrole Passing Academy’s philosophies are geared toward creating strong mind and body athletes.  Workouts are catered to each athletes competitive level and age.  You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of the 3 and 5 step drop, roll outs, play action, deep, intermediate, and short routes.   Our use of filmed sessions and personal coaching has allowed us to help quarterbacks better understand how to become more fundamentally sound in all areas of the game.  Quarterbacks from the #1 High School program in the Country, St. Thomas, to some of the top youth players in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties have experienced direct results through the Academy.  Our goal is to provide you with the competitive edge to elevate your game.  Sessions will be held year round in South Florida for all quarterbacks and receivers.  Mastrole Passing Academy will also be holding Winter and Summer Showcases through out the year which includes 1 to 3 day camps.  Scout.com and Elite Scouting Services attend our camps and functions while marketing high school athletes to over 300 collegiate programs.  Coach Ken Mastrole will also take part in the organization and the operations of the quarterback evaluations and testing for future Elite Scouting Service Combines.

Wide Receivers and Tight Ends can experience top flight training from former Texas Tech and CFL great wide receiver Matt Dubuc.  Coach Dubuc helped lead the Red Raiders to bowl appearances while also winning a Grey Cup during his Canadian Football League career.  Improve speed, hands, route running, and defensive recognition are all key ingredients to creating the perfect receiver.  If you are just starting out or preparing for a combine Mastrole Passing Academy will provide you with the training necessary to succeed.

For more information or to sign up for a training session, camp, or combine visit us on the web at www.passingcamp.com or email coach Mastrole at coach@mastrolepassing.com

Elevate Your Game!

Mastrole Passing Academy Mid Season Update on their Athletes.

As we enter the second half of the 2009 football season Mastrole Passing Academy would like to recognize the efforts of many of the athletes who continue to excel on the field and in the classroom.

Jake Rudock QB St. Thomas Aquinas: The Raiders signal caller has passed for 20 TD’s while leading the Raiders to a 6-0 start and maintains over a 4.4 GPA.

Shawn Corker WR Cardinal Gibbons: Committed to Texas Tech in the preseason, Shawn is having an all-county year catching TD’s in each game while keeping over a 3.0 GPA in the classroom.

Austin Talbott WR Jupiter Chrisitian: This sophomore quickly moved up the charts to become one of the main targets in the passing game.  Has proven to be a clutch receiver in close games.

Blake Davis TE Olympic Heights: Last week the 6′4″ tight end came up big in a key drive to win in the last minute.

Evan Hart QB Fort Myers: Preseason listed as 3rd string varsity as a sophomore.  Has quickly moved into the #1 role seeing significant playing time through out the season.

Alex Pratkas QB West Boca: The Junior quarterback has stepped into the starting role and has helped secure a playoff spot for his team.

Rafi Montalvo QB La Salle: This Junior quarterback has been throwing and running all over Dade County.  Rafi should be considered one of the top quarterbacks in the state heading into his Senior season.  Already stirring serious interest from Kansas and a list of ACC schools.

Caylin McBeth: WR American: American’s leading receiver is continuing his strong play after opening eyes with strong performances throughout last Summer’s camp competitions.  Winning the Summer Showcase WR challenge.

Super Sophomores:
Max Lescano QB St. Thomas: Watch out for this signal caller who possesses excellent arm strength and speed along with mind set to win the big games.

Brock Bukowski QB Royal Palm: Moved into the 2nd string role this preseason and will continue to impress over the next 2.5 years.

Charlie Cannaday QB Gulf Coast, Naples: Accurate passer with a quick release.

Kedric Bostic QB Jupiter Christian: Height and Arm Strength to go along with a desire to win.  Will be one of the top quarterbacks in the state with his work ethic, size, and Division I arm.

Abe Coleman QB American: Height, Arm Strength, and Accuracy.  One of Dade county’s most talented signal caller.  Already receiving looks from Big Ten and ACC schools as a sophomore.

Fab Freshman:
James Russo WR St. Thomas: Freshman wr will speed
Kyle Shafer QB Lake Worth: Freshman qb with arm strength
Next Generation of Signal Callers:

Future stars
Brett Kean and Daniel Welch: two of the most talented quarterbacks under 14.
Nick Santo, Logan Kigar, Andrew Martin, Beau Fillichio, and Ryan Redington.

Written by Resolution Sports

NFL PONDERS A BRITISH INVASION

Roger Goodell Considering an Expansion Franchise in London

London, England (Sunday, October 25, 2009) – For the third consecutive year, the National Football League played a sold out regular season contest at Wembley Stadium in London today as the New England Patriots knocked around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a tally of 35-7.  And if NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets his way, the annual trip will soon become an eight-game stop for the league.

“We’re thinking about it,” Goodell recently commented when asked about the prospect of a British expansion franchise into the NFL.  “As long as we continue to get a positive reaction, the possibility is that we could bring the sport here on a full-time basis.  To own the first international franchise would be a pretty cool thing.”

Playing American football in Europe is far from being a new concept, with the first time the NFL anchored in England being a 1983 preseason match-up that saw the Minnesota Vikings defeat the St. Louis Cardinals, 28-10.  Originally founded as the World League of Football, the NFL Europe played for 15 seasons as a developmental league to the NFL and was widely popular.  The league, which played in the spring, came to a halt following the 2007 season when five of  the six teams were based in Germany and the NFL was losing an estimated $35M annually.

One player who knows first-hand how football is perceived in Europe is Mastrole Passing Academy founder and former Amsterdam Admirals quarterback Ken Mastrole.

“Playing in the NFL Europe was similar to playing in an All-Star Game because you had all these talented players, but you had to play with a simplified playbook at the same time,” he reflected.  “There are 32 different systems being run in the NFL, and it just wouldn’t make any sense to have players learn a complex game plan while they played in Europe.”

As far as the success of an expansion franchise in London, Mastrole doesn’t necessarily think that the British are ready to adopt a full-time NFL team.

“Europe is predominately soccer and rugby, and I’m not so sure how an NFL team in London would do,” he remarked.  “The potential exists to grow football there, but people would have to start playing at the youth level for it to truly work.  Something else that cannot be overlooked is the fact that there are so many behind-the-scenes costs that it would take to run a franchise overseas.”

When the NFL Europe closed up shop in 2007, Mastrole couldn’t help but admit the news came to him as a disappointment.

“I was disappointed because it created a great opportunity for those players that never really got a chance to play and fell through the cracks,” he said.  “I’m all about players having another avenue to play football, and I feel that there is a lot more Kurt Warners out there.”

Warner is the most notable of the NFL Europe alumni, having won a pair of MVP awards and making three Super Bowl appearances since he got called up to the NFL.

Without question, football is growing into a truly global sport, and making an annual stop overseas is a brilliant move in terms of the marketing of the NFL.  Merchandise that was formerly contained within our own borders now sells fairly well in pockets of the European continent, and that number has grown significantly over the past three years that the NFL has sold out Wembley Stadium.

While there is no doubt that football is king in the United States, let’s not forget that football is referred to as American football outside of our national borders, and that really answers the question of how the game is perceived internationally.  Before the NFL goes too crazy with their current European experiment, they have to remember that the global game outside of our country is and always will be soccer.  Except outside of our country, it’s called football.  Ironic, huh?

Mastrole Passing Academy will be hosting the 2009 Top Gun Winter Showcase on Saturday December 19th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  The 1 day camp will consist of mechanics and fundamentals along with competition and recruiting exposure for all quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends in the state of Florida.

Time: T.B.D.

Field: T.B.D.

Visit www.passingcamp.com for additional updates, training times, and weekly newsletters.

Train with the top quarterback coach in South Florida by calling and setting up your next session.  239.919.4325

or email coach@mastrolepassing.com

Mastrole Passing Academy congratulates some the top performing athletes from week #4.  Quarterbacks Jake Rudock and Max Lescano guided St. Thomas Aquinas to a win this past Friday against their cross town rival.  Rudock finished the game 12-16 with 3 TD’s through the air.  This week Rudock and the Raiders will have their sights set on Byrnes High School in a battle of the Nations #1 and #2 teams on ESPN.  QB Rafi Montalvo (LeSalle High School) showed the county why he is one of the top dual threats by passing for 250 yards and 2 TD’s and rushed for 121 yards and 1 TD.  Montalvo, who is drawing interest from some ACC schools as a Junior, broke a 92 yard run and score during game.  QB Ivan Rosales from Ronald Reagan High School was 8 for 10 with 110 yds passing and 2 TD’s.  Charlie Cannaday for Naples Gulf Coast High School lead his team to victory with a 2 TD passing performance.  Congratulations to Kedric Bostic and Austin Talbott for their key roles in Jupiter Christians big win to improve to 4-0.  Cooper City’s WR Daniel Mervous continues his big play abilites with a touchdown catch this past week.

Looking for the most up to date techniques, news, quarterback and receiver training sessions?  Join the Mastrole Passing Academy email newsletter.  Each week MPA will spotlight an athlete who continues to strive for success on the field and in the classroom.  Looking for the top quarterback and receiver training in the state of Florida? Mastrole Passing Academy will provide you with the coaching and teachings that will build confidence, leadership, technique, and the mental edge to elevate your game above today’s competition.  Visit us today at www.passingcamp.com. Private and group sessions are available along with professional video filming and recruiting packages.  Contact coach Ken Mastrole for more information 239.919.4325.  Our training sessions take place in Naples, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.

This week’s newsletter features Jupiter Christian’s rising sophomore wide receiver Austin Talbott.  Austin, who has become one of the focal points for the two time State champs has been making plays well before the first snap of the 2009 season.  His presence in this past Summer’s 7 on 7’s combined with his showing at the 2009 South Florida Summer Showcase placed him on the receivers to watch list.  ”Austin’s versatility combined with his clutch hands and work ethic place him in a position to be a staple in any offense” says Mastrole.  Last week Austin came up big in his teams win when he hauled in a difficult 63 yard touchdown pass.  This proved to be one of the key plays that changed the outcome of the game.  An excellent student and leader on the field look for Talbott to continue to help Jupiter Christian’s winning ways in 2009.

Evaluation on Austin Talbott Wide Receiver #2:

Versatile athlete who can play the slot position and the outside receiver along with returning punts and kicks.  Excellent focus and understands the importance of catching the ball at the highest point.  Runs cleans routes and has an excellent double move.  Excellent character and very coachable.

For more information visit Mastrole Passing Academy www.passingcamp.com or call us at 239.919.4325

Did you see this past weekend’s college football games? What impressed you the most about the young guns for Michigan, Miami, and USC?  Was it their ability to throw the ball in tight spaces or lead the game winning drive with 80,000 plus fans screaming for failure? Do you remember how both UM quarterbacks threw critical interceptions that seemed to be momentum changers and game breakers?  Did you see their demeanor on the sideline?

It didn’t phase either one of them for a second.  Both these quarterbacks showed poise and confidence as they led an entire University down the field and winning it in heroic fashion. My point is that to play quarterback you must have the mind of a leader. In adverse times, your teammates and coaches will be looking to you to lead them out of the depths of failure.

Do you have this mind set?  When you throw an interception or miss a wide open receiver, do you hang your head or show others around you that you’ve been defeated?

Your confidence and body language can be the deciding factor in how your teammates respond in good and bad times. At Mastrole Passing Academy, we will provide you with the mental development to become a strong minded winning quarterback.

Are you ready? Down by five with two minutes left… can you lead your team to victory?

Visit us today at www.passingcamp.com.

Mastrole Passing Academy can now be followed on Facebook and Twitter.  Looking for the top quarterback and receiver training in Florida? Visit www.passingcamp.com.  Future private and group training sessions along with skills and fundamentals camps for quarterbacks and receivers.  Register today to become successful tomorrow.   Coach Ken Mastrole, will provide you with the most up to date training and techniques to elevate your game.  Contact Coach Mastrole today about questions or registering for a small group or private session in the South Florida area.  Check out coach Mastrole on NFL Network Sirius Satellite radio by visiting www.passingcamp.com and clicking on the radio interview link.

In season or out Mastrole Passing Academy holds private, group, and overnight quarterback and receiver camps throughout the year.  Coach Ken Mastrole holds weekly training sessions in the  Fort Lauderdale and Naples-Estero area year round.  Ages range from youth league to professional.  For more information visit www.PASSINGCAMP.com or coantact coach Mastrole at coach@mastrolepassing.com or 239.919.4325

Change the way you play the game by experiencing one of our group or private sessions.

Name: Alex Prakas

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6′.4″

Weight: 185

School: West Boca High School

Class: Junior

Jersey #: 12

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Evaluation: Junior that won the starting quarterback in the fall has the size, arm strength, and footwork to develop into one of the top signal callers in the state.  Throws over the top with a fluid motion.  Has the arm strength to make the deep out throws.  Alex directed West Boca to a 2009 playoff berth.

Season Stats:

2009: Finished with 8 TD’s passing and over 900 yds.

This week Mastrole Passing Academy spotlights Junior quarterback Rafi Montalvo from Immaculata La Salle High School in Miami, FL.  Montalvo, who has already started off the season passing for over 250 yards and 2 TD’s in his first game has established himself as a player to watch this season.  In today’s game the opportunity to have a quarterback who is successful on the field and in the classroom is hard to find.  This two sport, football and lacrosse star, has the ability to change the outcome of any game he plays.  The combination of speed (4.6 sec in the 40) and strength is what makes number 12 a threat through the air and on the ground.  Rafi displayed pinpoint accuracy and arm strength during the 2009 South Florida Summer Showcase.  “Having that dual threat ability is what coaches in college are looking for” says Mastrole.  “The added bonus is that Rafi is one of the hardest working kids that have stepped foot into the program and continues to improve with each practice and game.  His leadership traits and focus in the classroom is what makes this quarterback special ” adds Mastrole.  Montalvo and his team will be looking to face Pine Crest High School next Thursday September 17th.  For more information about quarterback Rafi Montalvo or the Mastrole Passing Academy visit www.passingcamp.com

Whether you are just starting out or entering your first year in the professional ranks Mastrole Passing Academy has created an elite quarterback academy that focuses on mechanics, arm strength, accuracy, footwork, and the mind set of a winning quarterback.  Athletes that train with Mastrole Passing Academy are experiencing direct results.  The premier quarterback and receiver training program in South Florida has helped athletes elevate their game above the competition.  Coach Ken Mastrole has taken his experience and knowledge from playing and coaching at the College, NFL, and AFL levels and applied it to his teachings.  ”Creating the complete quarterback and receiver is what makes the players and the program so successful” adds Mastrole.  ”The philosophy of our coaching is based on the ability to create a strong minded and fundamentally sound athlete.”  Ninety percent of the game is based on having the mental capacity to understand your surroundings and making the right decisions in pressure situations.  Building confident and strong minded leaders today will result in success for the future.  Teaching the quarterback and receiver position basic fundamentals will only take an athlete so far in his quest for success.  Understanding how each individual processes the information and applies it to their position is the key to unlocking the potential within.  Quarterback and receiver group and private sessions will take you beyond throwing and catching the football.  At the Mastrole Passing Academy you will receive the playbook for success.  From the basic mechanics and molding the proper release to footwork, core strength, and defensive recognition our programs are designed for each individual athlete and skill level.  Experience results within the first training session.  If your goal is to be the best then Mastrole Passing Academy will provide you with the building blocks to reach your full potential.  Contact coach Mastrole for more information at coach@mastrolepassing.com or visit www.passingcamp.com

Name: Evan Hart

Position: Quarterback

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School: Fort Myers

Class: Sophomore

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Name: CJ Hart

Position: Quarterback

Height: 5′.11″

Weight: 180 lbs.

School: Cardinal Gibbons High School

Class: Senior

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Honors & Awards: One of the top performing quarterbacks at the 2009 South Florida Summer Showcase

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Evaluation: Hart, brother of Rutgers record setting quarterback Ryan Hart has a strong arm and the ability to make throws from the pocket and on the perimeter.  Excellent work ethic and character.

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2009:

Week 1: Threw 1 TD pass in win vs. Taravella

Name: Ivan Rosales

Position: Quarterback

Height: 5′.10″

Weight: 170

School: Ronald Reagan High School

Class: Sophomore

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Evaluation: Sophomore quarterback who is very accurate short to medium range.   Started as a Freshman in ‘08.

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2009

Week 1: 4-8 for 51 yds. 1 TD passing.

Name: Daniel Mervos

Position: Wide Receiver

Height: 5′. 11″

Weight: 165

School: Cooper City

Class: Senior

Jersey #: #3

Academics:  3.9 GPA

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Other Sports: Baseball

40 yd: 4.59

Vertical: 31.5″

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Evaluation: Excellent work ethic and character.  Runs crisp routes and does an excellent job getting in and out of breaks.  Uses his hands well versus press technique to release from the line of scrimmage.  Special teams player who plays multiple positions.  Gunner, returner, PAT block.

Season Stats:

2009: Mervos finished with 23 catches for 453 yards and 5 TD’s (Finished top ten in receiving for classes 4A-6A)

Name: Blake Davis

Position: Tight End

Height: 6′.3″

Weight: 190

School: Olympic Heights

Class: Sophomore

Jersey #: 88

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Evaluation: Plays in a Run first offense.  Good technique as a sophomore on releasing from the line of scrimmage.  Down Blocks and Hooks with good technique to allow inside and outside running plays.  Physical inside the redzone and can be split out to out jump defenders.  Added time in the weight room and a strong sophomore year this TE will be a top prospect in South Florida by his Junior year.

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Name: Tyler Cooney

Position: Quarterback

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School: Barron Collier High School

Class: Junior

Jersey #: 16

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Name: Austin Talbott

Position: Wide Receiver

Height: 5′.10 1/2″

Weight: 165

School: Jupiter Christian

Class: Sophomore

Jersey #: 3

Academics: 3.0 GPA

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40 yd: 4.72

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Evaluation: Entering sophomore year.  Talented athlete can play receiver and quarterback.  Excellent character and work ethic.  Will emerge as one of the key playmakers for Jupiter Christian in 2009.  Has excellent concentration and has a natural ability to locate the ball in difficult positions.

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2009

Week #2- vs. Jensen Beach: 2 receptions 79 yds 1 TD

Name: Caylin Mcbeth

Position: Wide Receiver

Height: 5′.9″

Weight: 170

School: America Senior High School

Class: Sophomore

Jersey #: 4

Academics: 3.0 GPA

Honors & Awards: Won the WR Challenge at the 2009 South Florida Summer Showcase.  Displayed the best hands during the combine event.

Other Sports: Track- Ranked top 25 in Dade County in the 110 meter hurdles.  Qualified for 3 national junior olympic competitions

40 yd: 4.5

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Evaluation: Sure handed receiver with excellent balance and ability to find the football.  Difficult to cover from the slot position.  Explosive in and out of breaks and quickly transitions his hands to the ball.  Only a sophomore has the opportunity to be one of the top receivers in Dade county.  Reliable special teams player in fielding punts and serving as a gunner on the punt team.

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2009

Week: Kickoff Classic –  5 catches 80 yds. 1 TD reception

This week Mastrole Passing Academy spotlights the 6′.3″ St. Thomas Aquinas junior quarterback Jake Rudock.  Jake led the #1 ranked Raiders into Ohio State stadium to take on Upper Arlington this past Saturday on ESPN.  Rudock finished the game 7 of 10 with 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing.  Jake showed to be a dual threat on the ground and in the air executing the option and passing to perfection.  To know #15 is to understand his passion for the game and his will to outwork those around him.  Whether it be on the football field, baseball diamond, or in the classroom Jake displays the true characteristics of a leader and the work ethic for others to follow.  Carrying a 4.43 GPA in the classroom while balancing two sports is no easy task.  What is most impressive about Jake is his ability to stay focused and calm in any situation that presents itself.  To be a consistent and successful quarterback one must have the ability to control their emotions while leading others.  ”Jake’s preparation and determination this Summer is why he has put himself in a position to succeed” adds Mastrole.  Jake capped off a strong Summer by winning the quarterback challenge at the 2009 South Florida Summer Showcase.  This strong armed junior quarterback will continue to lead his Raiders against Boyd Anderson.

Each week Mastrole Passing Academy will be highlighting their athletes.  For more information about the academy visit www.passingcamp.com

This week kicked off the start of the 2009 season with a glimpse of talent from around the state of Florida and how each player and team prepared in the off season.   Mastrole Passing Academy congratulates some of the top performances this week and will continue to spotlight their athletes throughout the season.  Junior quarterback Jake Rudock (St. Thomas Aquinas) lead the number one ranked program in the country on ESPN with his 7 of 10 for 141 yds and 2 touchdown performance.  Sophomore quarterback Max Lescano (St. Thomas Aquinas) looked to be the future of the Raider offense proving his ability to expand the pocket.  Junior quarterback Rafi Montalvo (Lasalle Royal Lions) passed for 2 touchdowns with over  70% completion percentage.  Senior quarterback A.J. Messina (Olympic Heights) and sophomore tight end Blake Davis (Olympic Heights) both played well while earning a win.  A.J. passed for a touchdown and was very effective helping the offense rack up 33 points.  Davis anchored the line and continues to excel in the passing game.  Senior wide Receiver Shawn Corker (Cardinal Gibbons) continues to prove why Texas Tech left their own backyard for this highly touted receiver.  Corker had a touchdown catch and made several acrobatic catches proving once again to be the reliable big play receiver for the Chiefs.  Sophomore quarterback Brock Bukowski (Royal Palm) continues to knock on the door of the starting job in just his second high school football season.  Super sophomores wide receiver Austin Talbott and quarterback Kedric Bostic (Jupiter Christian) are continuing to show why they will be one of the top 1-2 punches at their positions.  For now Austin is proving to be one of Marshyl Rothman’s go to receivers catching 5 passes for 91 yards.  Look for a jump in points for the American Patriots when sophomores quarterback Abe Coleman and wide receiver Caylin Mcbeth line up together.  This tandem features a savvy strong armed quarterback with an excellent sure-handed speed receiver.  Junior quarterback Alex Pratkas (West Boca) shows glimpses of greatness.  at 6′.4″ with a strong arm and quick release Alex has the ability to dissect defenses in the passing game.  Mastrole Passing Academy recognizes those athletes that have dedicated themselves to reaching their goals on the football field and in the classroom.  The combination of hard work and a world class quarterback and receiver training program allows our athletes the opportunity to elevate their game above the rest of the playing field.

For quarterbacks and receivers looking for direct results and an edge on the competition register now by clicking on the “training” page.  Private and small group sessions throughout the year.

Leadership can be described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the help and support of others in the accomplishment of a common goal or task”.  The quarterback position has always been linked to the word leadership in the game of football.  What embodies a leader is hard work, dedication, discipline, and the ability to lead others.  The quarterback has the ability to change the mind set and elevate the game of those around him.  Average players will perform at higher levels when strong leadership qualities of another athlete is present.  What sets Mastrole Passing Academy apart is the ability to educate young men on not only the necessary skills to succeed on the football field but to also understand how to excel in all areas of their lives.  Our emphasis on hard work, concentration, and dedication on the football field and in the classroom will set these athletes apart from the rest of the competition.  Wanting to be great and working to be great are two different mind sets.  The athlete who is driven to perfect his craft will be the one who sets the bar for others to reach.  Mastrole Passing Academy wishes all of it’s athletes the best of luck heading into the 2009 season and will be following their progression throughout the year.  We thank you for training with the elite quarterback and receiver program in Florida.

Name: Charlie Cannaday

Position: Quarterback

Height: 5′.10″

Weight: 140 lbs.

School: Gulf Coast High School (Naples, FL)

Class: Sophomore

Jersey #: 8

Academics: Current 3.42 GPA Academic honors in reading & science.  Excellent student enrolled in honors courses.  Registered with the NCAA Clearing House.

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Other Sports: Varsity track team as a freshman (300 hurdles)

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Evaluation: Entering sophmore season.  Starting JV quarterback in 2008.  Excels in a Run-n-shoot style offense with accurate throws ranging short to intermediate.  Quick release and understands progressions and defensive coverages as a sophmore.  Excellent character and strong work ethic.

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Name: Shawn Corker

Position: Wide Receiver

Height: 6′.1″

Weight: 190

School: Cardinal Gibbons High School

Class: Senior

Jersey #: 9

Academics: 3.6 GPA

Honors & Awards: Committed to Texas Tech.

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40 yd: 4.42

Vertical: 32″

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Evaluation: Big, strong, physical receiver.  Excellent in space and versus press coverage.  Strong hands and has the ability to adjust to the ball at any point.  Excellent work ethic.  Outstanding charachter and very coachable.  Enormous upside.  Compared game to Michael Crabtree.  Caught 33 balls for 912 yds. and 14 TD’s in 2008.

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2009: Finished the season with 8 TD catches, over 500 yds receiving.  Lead Cardinal Gibbons High School to a 2009 playoff berth.

Name: Brock Bukowski

Position: Quarterback

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Class: Sophomore

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Evaluation: Bukowski entering his sophmore season will be pushing for the Varsity job.  Strong arm, good footwork within the pocket.

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Name: Arione Scott

Position: WR, CB

Height: 6′.2″

Weight: 173

School: Nova High School

Class: Senior

Jersey #: 14, 4

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Honors & Awards: Finished last season #6 in Broward County for receptions

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Evaluation: Tall receiver with soft hands.  Has the ability to go up for the ball. Sub 4.5 40 yd. Will play cornerback on defensive side of the ball.

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Name: Chase McCallum

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6′.1″

Weight: 190

School: Pompano High School

Class: Senior

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40 yd: 4.68

Vertical: 28″

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Evaluation: McCallum has the skills and tools to play Division I football.  Can make all the throws in and out of the pocket.  Can throw the deep out from the opposite hash.  Excellent work ethic.  Displays good footwork in the pocket.  Skill and arm strength rates as one of the best quarterbacks in South Florida.

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Name: Rafi Montalvo

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6′.0″

Weight: 185 lbs.

School: Immaculata La Salle High School (Miami, FL)

Class: Junior

Jersey #: 12

Academics: 3.3 GPA

Honors & Awards: Recognized as one of the top quarterbacks at the 2009 South Florida Summer Showcase. Placed 2nd in the Junior/Senior Quarterback challenge. Recognized as “best of the best” during the DeBartolo football camp in South Florida.

Other Sports: Lacrosse

40 yd: 4.62

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Evaluation:  Excellent throwing mechanics, displays pinpoint accuracy on short to mid range throws, and a quick release. Squats 400 lbs and bench presses 255.  Will also play safety on the defensive side of the ball.  Athletic background with Rafi’s father Ralph playing football at the University of Miami.   Projected to be one of the top dual threat quarterbacks in Dade County.  Montalvo is receiving large interest from several Big 12 and ACC schools.

Season Stats:

2009: Montalvo finished in the top 3 for Dade County Quarterbacks (Class 1A-3A)

14 TD’s passes, over 1400 yds. passing, & over 500 yds rushing.

Mastrole Passing Academy will be holding year round training sessions throughout South Florida. Athletes that have trained with Mastrole Passing Academy are experiencing direct results as they enter the second week of training camp. From St. Thomas Aquinas to Gulf Coast High School quarterbacks and receivers are excelling at their positions through hard work, dedication, and an advanced curriculum provided by Mastrole Passing Academy coaching staff. What makes Mastrole Passing Academy the premier program of choice? Ken Mastrole establishes a personal and professional relationship with each athlete and parent. The ability to continually breakdown the quarterback and receiver position while providing our athletes simple keys to improve their game have proven to be successful. Programs are structured to each individual athlete’s age, skill level, and progression. In-season training will consist of fundamentals, mechanics, core strength training, and mental preparation. Coach Mastrole has created a program that will allow athletes to submit their game films for evaluation, discussion, and correction. “Our commitment to each one of our athletes is endless as we continue to provide avenues for development, improvement, and marketing” says Mastrole. Small group sessions, private sessions, video analysis, and recruiting portfolios are provided to each athlete that enrolls in the academy. The Mastrole Passing Academy strives to market each athlete through Elite Scouting Services, Scout.com, and now Resolution Sports.

Contact Ken Mastrole at coach@mastrolepassing.com for more information about the academy and training. A personalized recruiting portfolio is now being offered for each athlete. To find out more about this and other packages call or email coach Mastrole.

MASTROLE PASSING ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH RESOLUTION SPORTS

Resolution Sports to Assist Academy with Marketing Efforts

 Naples, Fla. (Friday, August 13, 2009) – The Mastrole Passing Academy is pleased to announce today that they have reached a marketing partnership with Resolution Sports, a national sports communication business based out of Atlantic City.  With the announcement, the two groups will work collectively on a variety of levels to increase their visibility throughout the nation.     

“With a great staff beside me, we have seen some talented players significantly advance their skill set through the Mastrole Passing Academy,” founder Kenny Mastrole remarked.  “The time has come now where we are looking for strong partners help us develop as a business, and that is why we have chosen to link together with Resolution Sports.  Look for great advancements to occur as a result of this collaboration.”

The Mastrole Passing Academy is based out of South Florida and provides developing athletes with the unique insight and training that is required to be successful to reach the highest level in the sport of football.  Among those joining Mastrole on staff is Magic Benton, the most decorated receiver in the history of the af2, former Miami Dolphin wideout Jim Jenson and former NFL player Art Hall. 

As a player, Mastrole attended the University of Maryland where he was a two-year starter and team captain.  He was then signed by the Chicago Bears in 2002 and went on to have a flourishing career with the Amsterdam Admirals (NFL Europe), Detroit Fury (Arena Football League) and Dallas Desperados (AFL) before capping off his career by winning the 2004 ArenaCup with the Florida Firecats.  He then picked up the coaching whistle as the offensive coordinator of the Firecats in 2005 and developed the top-rated offense and quarterback in the af2. 

Resolution Sports was founded this past November by sports enthusiast John Archibald after he began to see his years of due diligence in the sports industry continue to create new opportunities. On a train ride home from his post as Director of Communications for the New Jersey Ironmen one evening, the concept of establishing a communication-based sports company came into his head. The foundation of Resolution Sports was created that very night, and Resolution Sports LLC was fully licensed and operational within a matter of three weeks. The company is now building an arsenal of goal-oriented partners in the sports industry such as the Mastrole Passing Academy, and the company works directly with those partners in a collective pursuit of achieving personal and organizational goals.  For more information about Resolution Sports, visit them on the web at www.ResSports.com or contact Archibald at jarchibald@ResSports.com.

“I am beyond excited about this announcement and it comes like a shot of adrenalin to Resolution Sports,” Archibald commented.  “I had the privilege of winning an arenafootball2 championship with Kenny Mastrole when he was the starting quarterback of the Florida Firecats and I was the Director of Communications, and I am so happy to see us form this partnership as we build the foundation of our own companies.  We have been to the top together in the past, and you can guarantee we will be there again soon!”

Stay tuned to www.PassingCamp.com for all of the latest developments of this partnership. 

Name: A.J. Messina

Position: Quarterback

Height: 5′.9″

Weight: 155 lbs.

School: Olympic Heights High School

Class: Senior

Jersey #: 14

Academics:

Honors & Awards:

Other Sports:

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Evaluation:  Excellent athlete who has excelled in a wing T type offense.  Displays very good touch and can make plays outside the pocket with his feet and arm.  Can contribute on special teams with his athletic ability.

Teams Interested: Wagner, East Carolina, Deleware, Rhode Island, NIU

Season Stats:

Name: Abe Coleman

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6′.1 1/2″

Weight: 192

School: American Senior High School

Class: Sophomore

Jersey #: 12

Academics:

Honors & Awards: Standout quarterback at the 2009 South Florida Summer Showcase. 2009 Team MVP.  Lead team to championship at Atlanta’s Ultimate 100. Started Varsity as a freshman.  Passed for 974 yds and 7 TD’s.

Other Sports:

40 yd: 4.86

Vertical: 27″

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Evaluation: Explosive up and coming sophomore.  Physically, one of the most impressive quarterbacks in South Florida entering his sophmore year.  Excellent mechanics and fundamentals.  Strong arm and accurate from short to intermediate.  Moves well in and out of the pocket.  Exceptional work ethic who has the ability to elevate players around him.  Projected Division I quarterback and only entering his sophmore season.

Season Stats:

Freshman 2008: 50-104 for 974 yds. 7 TD’s & Ran for 3 TD’s

2009: 58-120 for 820 yds. 11 TD’s through the air

Name: Max Lescano

Position: Quarterback

Height: 5′.11″

Weight: 165 lbs.

School: St. Thomas Aquinas

Class: Sophmore

Jersey #: 9

Academics: 4.86 GPA

Honors & Awards:

Other Sports: Track- Pole Vault & Triple Jump (finished 7th in Broward County for Triple Jump)

40 yd: 4.61

Shuttle: 4.29 sec

Vertical:

3 Cone: 6.85 seconds

Evaluation: Quarterbacked J.V. team that finished undefeated.  Shows excellent poise and control.  Moves & throws well outside the pocket. Quick release and shows excellent accuruacy from short to mid range.  As a sophomore has an excellent understanding of coverages and reads.  Posted a 52.5 yd throw in the 2009 South Florida Summer Showcase Quarterback Challenge.  Competing on the Varsity level for the #1 team in the county as a sophmore after an excellent spring showing.  Father, Pepe, played quarterback at St. Thomas and University of Florida.

Lescano finished 2nd at the 2009 South Florida Winter Showcase this past December displaying excellent speed and quickness combine with strong accurate throws.  Posted 57 yard throw during the long throw competition.

2009

Season Stats:

5-11 45 yds.  1 TD/ 0 Int

Name: Jake Rudock

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6′.3″

Weight: 185 lbs

School: St. Thomas Aquinas

Class: Junior

Jersey #: 15

Academics: 4.43 GPA

Honors & Awards:

Other Sports: Baseball

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Evaluation: Possesses height and arm strength Division I caliber.  Quick release, excellent drop back and rollout passer.  Won the 2009 South Florida Summer Showcase Quarterback Challenge.  Tossed a 62 yard pass, quickest release, and dominated the accuracy drills.  Outstanding charachter and work ethic along with strong leadership qualities.  Excellent under pressure.  Led #1 team in the country to Nationally televised wins over South Carolina Brynes (Ranked #2 in the Country) on ESPN, Deerfield (ESPN) Beach, and Cypress Bay.  Rudock is also an excellent baseball player for the Raiders.

Season Stats:

2009: 24 TD Passes, over 1500 yds, Completed 68% of his passes.  Led the #1 team in the Nation to a perfect 10-0 record.

Name: Kedric Bostic

Position: Quarterback

Height: 6′.1 1/2″

Weight: 170 lbs

School: Jupiter Christian

Class: Sophomore

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Other Sports: Basketball (Point Guard)

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Evaluation: Sophmore quarterback displays excellent accruracy from short to mid range.  Excellent touch on the intermediate to long range throws.  Strong leadership qualities and work ethic.  Combination of arm strength, footwork, and size will be one of Florida’s top quarterback prospects in 2012.  Will also play safety on defense.

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2009-

Mastrole Passing Academy is pleased to announce the addition of former Miami Dolphin great QB/TE/WR/RB Jim Jensen. Jensen will be coaching and mentoring Tight Ends. Coach Jensen was on hand coaching tight ends and receivers during the July 24th-26th South Florida Summer Showcase. Jensen also spoke to the athletes about hard work, success through visualization, and confidence building. “Coach Jim Jensen is someone that has always had a deep passion for the game of football and helping young athletes develop not only physically but mentally as well.” Mastrole also added “The art of the tight end position is lost at times with teams moving to four and five wide sets or wing t styles. We wanted to place an emphasis on the tight end position and teamed up with one of the best to play the position.”

Nicknamed “Crash”, he played 12 seasons in Miami where his best years came while teamed with quarterback Dan Marino and legendary coach Don Shula. Jensen’s best season statistically was in 1989 with 65 receptions for 557 yards and 6 TDs receiving, with 8 rushing attempts for 50 yards, and 1 passing attempt and completion for a 19 yard touchdown. He was named the Dolphins special teams MVP in 1988. After 12 NFL seasons Jensen accumulated 229 receptions for 2,171 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also passed for two TD’s. In 1989, he caught Dan Marino’s 200th career touchdown pass. Jim was also the 1988 NFL Special teams player of the year and recently elected the 2006 Miami Dolphins “Unsung Hero”

Mastrole Passing Academy held the first annual South Florida Summer Showcase at St. Andrews Prep School in Boca Raton, Florida last weekend. Mastrole Passing Academy brought in some of the states top talent and future stars at quarterback, wide receiver, tight end, and defensive back.

The camp was highlighted by fast pace and up tempo coaching by Ken Mastrole and his staff. Athletes were put through an advanced curriculum that featured some of the most cutting edge training techniques in today’s game. Film study, offensive and defensive breakdowns, fundamentals, recruiting/exposure, and the Showcase Challenge all highlighted one of the top Florida football camps in 2009.
Sunday’s QB, WR, & DB challenge brought out the talent in some of the best athletes at their position. Scout.com and Elite Scouting Services were in attendence. Both services evaluated players, collected film, and answered questions from parents and players on college recruiting.
Saturday was filled with fundamental training, defensive recogniton, 1 on 1’s, and 2 WR’s vs. 3 DB’s. St. Thomas Aquinas quarterbacks Jake Rudock and Max Lescano displayed quick releases and pin point accuracy hooking up with one of the top flight receivers in the state (Cardinal Gibbons) Shawn Corker multiple times. Jupiter Christian’s future 1-2 punch QB Kedric Bostic and WR Austin Talbott showed why these two will form a high powered ariel attack over the next three years.
Another tandem to look out for over the next three years will be QB Abe Coleman and Caylin Mcbeth from American Senior High School. Abe showed why he will be one of the top prospects in the state of Florida at the quarterback position with his size, speed, and arm strength. Caylin won the “Best Hands” receiver challange outlasting stiff competition from Wr’s Robbie Anderson and Arione Scott.
6′-4″ QB Alex Pratkas (West Boca) also showed why he could potentially be one of Florida’s top quarterbacks with his size and strong right arm. QB Chris Rapka (Cardinal Gibbons) and QB CJ Hart (Cardinal Gibbons) displayed strong arms and accurate throws throughout the drills and competitions. Look for QB’s Brock Bukowski (Royal Palm Academy) and QB Evan Hart (Fort Myers) to move up the charts in 2009. Sophmore Quarterback (Coral Springs) Evan Lassiter could be one of the biggest suprises over the next two years. The 6′-4″ Sophmore Southpaw showed good footwork and a strong arm.
Kedric Bostic and Max Lescano won the Quarterback leadership award for their work ethic while grading out with the highest written test scores. Caylin McBeth (American) and Dan Ring (Cardinal Gibbons) both won the receiver challenges. DB Conor Armstrong (St. Thomas Aquinas) won the defensive back “coverman challenge”.

Results from the TOP GUN QB Challenge.
QB Jake Rudock (St. Thomas Aquinas) stole the show. The 6′-3″ Junior to be won the Jr/Sr division showing the strongest arm, quickest release, most accurate, and fastest time in the obstacle course. For the Fr/So division QB Gardner Knight won the TOP GUN challenge with consistency and accuracy.

Results for the Jr/Sr TOP GUN Challenge

Quick Release (3 step-5 step-release)
1. Jake Rudock (St. Thomas Aquinas): .88 sec 3 step 1.40 sec 5 step
2. Rafi Montalvo (Immaculata La Salle): 1.09 sec 3 step 1.50 sec 5 step
3. Alex Pratkas (West Boca): 1.18 sec 3 step 1.97 sec 5 step

Longest Throw
1. Jake Rudock (St. Thomas Aquinas): 62 yards
2. CJ Hart (Cardinal Gibbons): 52.5 yards
3. Rafi Montalvo (Immaculata La Salle): 51.5 yards

Accuracy Drill
1. Jake Rudock (St. Thomas Aquinas): 28 total points
2. Alex Pratkas (West Boca): 22 total points
3. CJ Hart (Cardinal Gibbons): 19 total points

QB Obstacle Course with Targets
1. Jake Rudock (St. Thomas Aquinas): 14.50 sec
2. Rafi Montalvo (Immaculata La Salle): 16.25 sec
3. Alex Pratkas (West Boca): 16.68 sec

Results for the Fr/So TOP GUN Challenge

Quick Release (3 step-5 step-release)
1. Max Lescano (St. Thomas Aquinas): 1.07 sec 3 step 1.52 sec 5 step
2. Tyler Jones (Pompano): 1.08 sec 3 step 1.60 sec 5 step
3. Abe Coleman (American Senior) 1.14 sec 3 step 1.58 sec 5 step

Longest Throw
1. Gardner Knight (Palm Bay): 54 yards
2. Max Lescano (St. Thomas Aquinas): 52.5 yards
3. Evan Hart (Fort Myers) 52 yards

Accuracy Drill
1. Gardner Knight (Palm Bay): 24 total points
2. Kedric Bostic (Jupiter Christian): 19 total points
3. 6 players tied at: 18 total points

QB Obstacle Course with Targets
1. Kedric Bostic (Jupiter Christian): 15.50 sec
2. Gardner Knight (Palm Bay): 17.22 sec
3. Brock Bukowski (Royal Palm): 17.35 sec

Mastrole Passing Academy would like to thank the Following
St. Andrews Prep School, Under Armour, Scout.com, and Elite Scouting Services.

Mastrole Passing Academy would like to congratulate one of it’s athletes, WR Shawn Corker. Shawn committed to Texas Tech and will be enrolling in one of the most prolific offenses in college football. Shawn recently displayed his skills during the first annual South Florida Summer Showcase. Our entire staff have enjoyed watching Shawn grow into a major college football receiver. Texas Tech will getting one of the hardest working and dedicated athletes to come out of Florida this next year.

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Mastrole Passing Academy and Kornblue Kicking will be hosting the South Florida Summer Showcase Passing & Kicking camp this July 24th-26th. Athletes will have the opportunity to learn the necessary fundamentals and skills that have proven to be successful at the High School, College, and NFL levels. Competition, in-depth film analysis, core strength training, and recruiting exposure will all be featured during the 3 day event. Visit the training page to register today. Limited spaces available. Commute or overnight options are available.

Ken Mastrole of Mastrole Passing Academy will be on Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 124 Friday June 5th, 2009 at 8:30 p.m. Host Jim Miller will have Mastrole Passing Academy on to discuss South Florida’s premier quarterback and receiver training program.

Mastrole Passing Academy will be hosting a 3 day summer camp at Saint Andrews Prep School in Boca Raton, FL July 24-26th. The camp will feature a coaching staff comprised of former NFL, AFL, and Division I coaches and athletes teaching the proper fundamentals that have proven to be successful at all levels. On field postition training, weight training (optional), film study, and proper speed training will all be featured during the camp. Visit www.saintandresschool.net/ to view the school and facilities. Commuter or Boarding sign up is offered.
The Summer Showcase was designed for quarterbacks, receivers, and defensive backs who are looking for the complete package of training and learning and exposure. You will be taught in depth technique, mechanics, and film study. Mastrole passing is also dedicated to marketing their athletes to football institutions across the country. Visit the training page for more information about our July 24-26th camp at Saint Andrews Prep School. Early registration discounts offered for all commuting and boarding campers. For any questions about the camp email coach Ken Mastrole at coach@mastrolepassing.com or call (239) 919.4325
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Mastrole Passing camp at North Broward Prep attracted some of Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach top quarterbacks and receivers. Ken Mastrole and Art Hall coached quarterbacks and former University of Miami standout Magic Benton headed the receiver group. Some of the highlights featured accuracy and footwork in the quarterbak challenge, proper stroke path, set up, and throwing mechanics. Significant improvement was made throughout for each quarterback and receiver in attendence. Players and parents experienced first hand a very technical and personal camp setting. Quarterbacks to look out for in 2009 are (St. Thomas Aquinas) Jake Rudock and Max Lescano. Both quarterbacks displayed arm strength and accuracy throughout the camp while proving to be multi dimensional throwing on the run. Christopher Haire from (Coral Glades), AJ Messina (Olympic Heights) proved to be athletic, quick, and accurate. Ivan Rosales (Reagan High School) showed acuracy and a strong arm during the quarterback challenge. Brian Testorf (North Broward Prep) is an up and coming prospect with a big arm. Wide receivers/tight ends/running backs Tavin Allen (Western), Nick Messina (Olympic Heights), Brandon Haire (Coral Glades) all have the ability to be staples in their respected offenses. Quarterbacks and Receivers James Farese, Will Coyne, Willy Willard, and Blake Davis are other up and coming prospects who performed well during the quarterback/receiver route combo drills.

When looking for the right camp to attend there are several questions that come to mind. How much? who are the coaches? What skills and fundamentals will be taught during the camp? At Mastrole passing academy we look at each individual athlete as an investment. We guarantee direct results in just one session. Quarterbacks will improve in 1, 3, and 5 step drops. Shotgun, sprint, and roll outs. Accuracy, balance, footwork, and timing will improve through a process of understanding weight transfer, stroke path, and body control.
Receivers will improve their hand eye coordination, route running, body control, and defensive recognition. Our coaching staff has played and taught at the NFL, AFL, Division I, and high school levels. Our staff will and has assisted in marketing each athlete to collegiate level coaches and programs. Our passion for teaching can be seen in each camp, private, and group session. Our program is for the serious athlete. Your goals will become a reality through your dedication and our program. The goal of our program is to mold you into the complete football player through physical and mental training.

Elite Scouting Services will be hosting a combine for all high school athletes Saturday April 25th, 2009 at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Mastrole Passing Academy will be on hand to conduct the quarterback workout. Quarterbacks will be put through a series of accuracy, arm strength, and agility drills. Each quarterback will be filmed, evaluated, and submitted to college coaching staffs around the country. Visit www.elitescoutingservices.com to sign up. Limited spaces available.

The quarterback position is one of the most complex positions to play in all of sports. The proper throwing motion or balanced drop back is a trait or skill athletes are not born with. Becoming a great quarterback requires proper coaching, skill, and desire. Quarterbacks are not born. They are made. Athletes that begin to develop at an early age have a far greater chance to become collegiate and professional athletes. Today’s top quarterbacks from the high school to the pro level seek to be the very best through private coaching. Quarterbacks are now being evaluated before they take their first high school snap. Mastrole Passing Academy has provided an opportunity for each quarterback the necessary coaching and training to develop into an elite quarterback. Your future is an investment. The average cost of a college education can cost upwards to $100,000. The price of private coaching will provide you with a real opportunity to obtain an athletic scholarship. Private coaching is for the serious athlete who dreams of receiving a college scholarship and the chance to play major college football.

I have had the opportunity to train and coach two young men who were thought of as average high school football players. With their determination and will to succeed I helped them reach the ultimate goal. Tony Paoli, who attended the University of Buffalo received a scholarship and started on one of the biggest stages. Tony was a big, slow footed kid with an average arm. The academy helped him to discover the talent and leadership he had within. As a result, Tony fulfilled what was once a dream. Zach Angelos, was a undersized quarterback that was not even considered a high school starting quarterback at one time. We improved his accuracy, arm strength, agility, and pocket presence. Within a year Zach became the starting quarterback and has since gone on to become the starting quarterback for Norwhich University.

The choice is entirely up to you. I can take your game and your mind to a level no one but you and I could imagine. The lofty dreams and goals you set will soon become a reality through the program. We are committed to your future. Our emphasis on the mental and physical development of each quarterback is what will seperate you from the rest of the competition

Mastrole Passing Academy will hold a small group session March 28th & 29th 1-3 p.m. in Estero, FL.  These small group sessions are structured for quarterbacks and wide receivers.  Group sessions average 3-5 quarterbacks/receivers with a maximum of 10.  There are limited spaces available.  (*Private Sessions are available on both dates by appointment only. Times are flexible*) Visit the training section to schedule your group or private session.  Small Group sessions are structured to run 1 1/2- 2 hrs.  Each athlete will receive personal attention through out the session.

Quarterbacks- The session will be structured to develop and teach a balanced and explosive 3 & 5 step drop.  Throwing fundamentals with an emphasis on proper arm and elbow positioning.  Improved accuracy drills and techniques.   Footwork and pocket drills.  Intermediate to deep ball development.  Sprint/roll out teachings on body control, accuracy, and proper technique.  Small group sessions run 1 1/2- 2 hrs.   

Receivers- The session will be structured to develop and execute crisp, more explosive, and fundamentally sound receiving routes.  Improve hands, agility and speed, body control, and defensive recognition.  Small group sessions run 1 1/2- 2hrs.

Session packages are availablle on the Training page.  Packages range from 1 to 40 sessions.  Once you purchase your session package please see the calender to find the session date and time that you would like to sign up for then email coach@mastrolepassing.com to make your reservation.

Mastrole Passing will hold its April passing camp at North Broward Prep in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  The camp is designed for Quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends.  Players will learn the necessary tools and techniques from former NFL, AFL, Division I players and coaches.  Coach Ken Mastrole will be on hand to teach proper 3 and 5 step drops,  understanding how to be more explosive and balanced in your drops, accuracy, pocket prescence, and leadership.  Magic Benton will head the receiver group which will include instruction on route tree precision, body control, improved hands, and defensive recognition.  The camp will feature a number of top players in the state from the class of 2010.   Mastrole Passing staff will also include other former NFL and Division I players and coaches.  The camp will conclude with a quarterback and receiver skills challenge where points will be given to determine the overall #1 quarterback and wide receiver.  Camp date is April 18th, 2009. Time will be from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. (check in at the registration table will open at 8:15).  The camp is open to all high school players and incoming high school freshman for fall of 2009.  Register by check, money order, or pay pal.  Email coach Mastrole with questions coach@mastrolepassing.com

Mastrole Passing Academy is now offering private and group training sessions in the South Florida area.  Ken Mastrole and Magic Benton will be providing private and small group training sessions through out the year.  If you are interested in a private session (*by appointment only) contact us via email or phone.  Group sessions will be offered in Broward, Lee, and Collier counties.  Sessions will average 3-5 athletes with a maximum of 10.  The sessions are 1 1/2- 2 hrs.  Quarterbacks will be taken through a series of drills and teachings that will focus on their physical and mental development.  Accuracy, arm strength, footwork, balance, and defensive recognition will improve dramatically.  Receivers will increase agility, speed, hands, body control, confidence, defensive key recognition.  Sessions take place every weekend.  Group session athletes will receive personal attention during these workouts.  Please see our calender for the next available session and sign up today.  Visit the  training section to sign up for your selected session.

Mastrole Passing Academy at Bishop Verot High School brought some of South Florida’s best quarterbacks, receivers, and tight ends together for a day of instruction and competition.  Over 50 athletes attended from Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Broward, and Dade County.  Quarterbacks and receivers were put through a series of drills and stations that focused on sound fundamentals and teachings.  Accuracy, proper 3 and 5 step drops, and agility highlighted some of the days events.  Receivers were given instruction on how to run preceise routes, become more explosive in their breaks, body control, and improved hands.  Each athlete received a Mastrole Passing Under armour shirt along with the necessary skills and tools to elevate their game.

Mastrole Passing Acdemy is pleased to announce that Magic Benton  has joined the M.P.A. coaching staff.  Magic  Benton holds af2 career records with 630 receptions, 8,293 receiving yards and 178 touchdown catches. He holds the all-time scoring record, accounting for 1098 points as well.  Magic has been developing receivers and tight ends for the last 5 years.  Magic brings a unique and cutting edge style athletes have found to be motivating and beneficial to their development.  Magic teachings stress balance, speed, explosiveness, hand eye coordination, and defensive recognition.  Receivers will learn the necessary fundamentals to excel at their position through a series of teachings and drills.

Owner and instructor Ken Mastrole has taken Mastrole Passing Academy full time to South Florida.  After the Former Chicago Bear quarterback and Arena football offensive coordinator decided to focus on developing quarterbacks and receivers he decided to form MPA.  The academy was designed to develope athletes that are committed to reaching the top of their game.  The importance of delivery mechanics, eliminating extraneous wasted motion with release and drop speed along with the evolution of the throwing motion that gives the most power to a passer’s arm are all concepts with a high priority of emphasis throughout the academy’s circuit of instruction. 

Ken Mastrole’s focus on wide receiver fundamental training has allowed athletes the ability to not only understand their weaknessess but  to build on their strengths.  Receivers have seen an improvement in hand eye coordination, agility, body control, and route precision.

Mastrole Passing Academy’s staff prides itself on providing the most advanced and technological teaching to each unique individual.  Through a series of camps, clinics, private, and group sessions each athlete will experience an increase in performance and self confidence.  We are professionals committed to providing you with the necessary ingredients for success.