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HOUSTON CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Camp
July 17–19, 2026
Symposium · $50 per athlete
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
Camp
July 24–26, 2026
Symposium · $50 per athlete
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Former O-D All-American · Adjunct Professor, Rice University · Former Professional Athlete · Author · Creator, Social Health Brand · Founder of REACH
Kenneth Scott helps students and student-athletes understand who they are, communicate their value, build meaningful relationships, and create opportunities with intention. Through workshops, programs, and the REACH platform, he equips athletes and families with practical strategies to navigate recruiting, evaluate opportunities, and prepare for success beyond the game.
In this session, Kenneth shares lessons from his own journey as an O-D All-American, Division I athlete, and professional football player, helping athletes and parents understand the recruiting process, what coaches are evaluating, how relationships influence opportunities, and how to make informed decisions throughout their journey.
Every year, thousands of talented players miss scholarship opportunities for one reason: no one taught their family how recruiting actually works. The film was fine. The athlete was good enough. The knowledge was missing.
At Offense-Defense Football Camps, development happens on the field and off it. Inside the Recruiting and Player Development Symposium, athletes and parents sit down with former college coaches, recruiting coordinators, personnel staff, NIL professionals, and people who have spent their careers inside the game. You leave knowing what to do next, and when to do it.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Talent gets an athlete looked at. Habits, character, and preparation are what keep college coaches interested. This session is about closing the gap between the two.
WHAT ATHLETES LEARN
How college coaches evaluate prospects
Building a year-round training plan
Leadership and character development
Confidence and mental toughness
Position-specific expectations at the college level
What separates elite athletes from everyone else
TOPICS COVERED
UNDERSTANDING NCAA RECRUITING
Most families have the same questions, usually at the same time, and usually a year later than they should. We answer them directly, so you can act on them while there is still time.
WHAT OUR EXPERTS COVER
When recruiting actually starts
How coaches evaluate prospects
Official versus unofficial visits
Camp and showcase strategy
Where the scholarship opportunities are
Academic requirements and eligibility
Recruiting timelines by grade level
THE RECRUITING ROADMAP
UNDERSTANDING THE DIVISIONS
There are thousands of opportunities to keep playing. The goal was never just Division I. The goal is the right fit — the program where your athlete is wanted, can grow, and can graduate.
NIL EDUCATION
A lot of athletes chase NIL before they have done the work that makes NIL possible. We flip the order. NIL opportunities are earned through performance, branding, and reputation, and we show families how to build all three the right way.
WHAT FAMILIES LEARN
What NIL really is, in plain terms
Building a personal brand
Monetizing social media responsibly
Building real partnerships
Financial literacy basics
Protecting your brand and reputation
The myth is that NIL comes first. The fact is that opportunities follow the athletes who develop, who carry themselves well, and who are worth investing in.
HIGHLIGHT TAPE WORKSHOP
A coach decides in the first thirty seconds whether to keep watching. Most highlight films are too long, poorly organized, and bury the best plays. Our recruiting staff will sit with athletes and fix that.
WHAT WE TEACH
The right film length
Which clips to include, and which to cut
Position-specific film expectations
Editing technique
Hudl best practices
How to distribute film to coaches
RECOMMENDED FORMAT
COMMON MISTAKES
SOCIAL MEDIA RECRUITING
College coaches check social media before they ever pick up the phone. A single bad post can end interest that took years to build. We show athletes how to make their presence an asset instead of a liability.
DO
DON'T
SAMPLE RECRUITING BIO
Player Name | QB
Class of 2028
6’2″ · 190 lbs
Houston, TX
GPA: 3.8
Hudl link
Email address
PARENT RECRUITING SESSION
Recruiting is a family decision, and parents are the ones fielding the calls, reading the offers, and planning the finances. This session is for you.
How recruiting actually works
Communicating with college coaches
The real scholarship landscape
NIL, explained for parents
A transfer portal overview
Academic eligibility requirements
Financial planning for college
WHY ATTEND O-D
Elite coaching
Position development
Live competition
Recruiting education
NIL education
Parent symposium
Exposure opportunities
O-D All-American Bowl selection
The symposium is $50 per athlete and seats at each city are limited. Pick your city and reserve your seat.