Fourth and Goal Ballers Inc "Offers One Stop Shop" for College Sports Scholarship Recruiting

SERVICES

Athletic Resume

Our college sports recruiting service can help you gain the scholarship you desire. More than 600 colleges offer sports scholarships at the intercollegiate level. Today's coaches do not have the time or money to find you; it is up to you to find the coaches. To get recruited, and win a college sports scholarships you MUST make yourself known to the college coaches. It does not matter how good you are if no one knows about you and your athletic ability. This comes by creating an athletic resume or profile. There are no "secrets" in the recruiting process. It is innovative marketing and plain hard work. We do for you exactly what you could do for yourself if you had the experience, expertise, and the time. We know what coaches are looking for and will build your resume accordingly.

We want to know all about you and your sporting ability before you make any commitment to our recruiting service. You can fill out our athletic questionnaire online from our Contact Page or you can download the forms and fax or email them to us. This information will help us build your scholarship resume.  We will talk to you about your dreams and aspirations, and work hard to make them become a reality. We believe that your success is our success. Most importantly, we will provide an objective evaluation of your athletic ability.

Once your resume is finished you will be given the opportunity to read and amend it before it is sent to the individual colleges. We will then individually send your personalized resume to several hundred college coaches in your sport, giving you every possible recruitment opportunity.

Personal Web Sites

Our mission is to promote high school athletes and assist them in gaining exposure to college coaches. We have endured the recruiting process first hand and we know how powerful a tool the internet can be in getting and athlete noticed. One key component of what we do is person web page creation. Your personal web page will be devoted to promoting the individual athlete while still making this service affordable.

We will use one of four website templates to upload both your academic and athletic information. Along with these, you may also upload numerous pictures and videos that will help establish an identity with college coaches. We decided to use High School Recruitment in response to the abundance of recruitment websites that require monthly service fees, few options to upload pictures and videos, and numerous advertisements that take away from the real objective of promoting the athlete. After we create your site, you can upload as many pictures as you like and you can update your stats as often as you like. You may become featured on the website’s homepage in order to help bring more attention to their profiles.

We also provide custom web design with flash media, digital effects, graphics, and music for those that desire this service.

Highlight Videos

In today’s age of recruiting, it is essential to have an excellent, well planned film to show college coaches. We have put together a video team of former coaches who know exactly what the college coaches want to see. Other services take little time to put together a film, thus hurting their prospects chances of a college coach watching more than a few plays. Our video team grades each play, its strengths and weaknesses, then finishes the film by putting it in a certain order designed to show different strengths and to minimize any weaknesses. We feel this process is unmatched and the results speak for themselves. 

Videos produced by our video team for the Class of 2009 spawned offers for each of the 21 players in which they promoted to colleges across the country. Most of which had little to no interest from college coaches before using their services. 

Once the evaluation is complete the final product will include many extras such as Zooming in to focus on the player’s ability and slow motion of certain parts of a play that is meant to show a college coach one of the little things that is so important to coaches (example- use of hands…..field vision…backpedal…etc).  The high quality video will individualize each player and show his or her strength in their most accomplished aspects of the game. Finally, when a college coach asks for a full game film. We have the ability to give it to them in minutes. 
 

Your high quality highlight video will be uploaded to YouTube for the world to see. We will upload your video to multiple recruiting web sites. Also, your video will be placed in our Locker Room, which is a site that can only be accessed for viewing by college coaches and recruiters.

Recruiting

After we create your resume and highlight video, we electronically send your athletic profile and video to over 100 colleges and 300 coaches. Next, we provide you the necessary tools to correspond with the college coaches of your choice. Then, we walk you through the recruiting process one step at a time by working with you with NCAA rules, recruiting rules, and letting you know the Do’s and Don’ts when communicating with college coaches to gain maximum results. At this time, we provide you with a recruiting handbook and a database of college coach emails for you to personally contact and update with your statistics and or achievements.

After the college coaches receive your resume and video, it will be up to them to contact you. You will receive emails, phone calls, and recruiting questionnaires through the mail. YOU WILL FEEL LIKE A SUPERSTAR with the amount of attention you will be getting but don't let it all go to your head. You must remain focused on your task. At that time, it will be your responsibility talk to the coaches personally and decide which school and program best suits your academic and athletic skill set. This is the time that leverage becomes important!

We take pride in walking our student athletes throughout the entire process. We make sure that you have every possible opportunity to play on the next level. We have an excellent working relationship with athletes, parents, and college coaches. We are very proud of the service we provide and enjoy getting to know talented athletes and their families everyday. Remember that we were once in your same shoes and can identify with your dreams of playing a college sport. As we said from the beginning, the best way to dramatically improve your chances of being offered sports scholarships is to become known to the people that count THE COACHES. If they don't know you, they can not recruit you. It’s that simple.

Personal Training

If it is your goal to play sports on the next level, you must train like they train on the next level. At Fourth and Goal Ballers, everyone trains like a professional. Whether you are a professional athlete seeking to perfect your game, a determined competitor looking for that extra edge, or an active student intent on achieving peak performance in any competitive or recreational sport, we can help. Our dedicated professional instructors can assist you in optimizing your athletic performance before, during, and after the season. We train everyone from an athletes to individuals who simply want to be in better physical condition. Fourth and Goal Ballers, Inc began with individual training. However, we welcome teams, groups, and individuals to join our training programs. We also encourage inquiries from coaches and trainers interested in off-site group programs and instructional seminars.  

Why Fourth and Goal Ballers Training?

Fourth and Goal Ballers training programs are designed not only to develop an athlete's physical potential, but to provide a fitness education that can empower an athlete for a lifetime. We start by maintaining a low instructor-to-student ratio in order to ensure the highest quality training for every athlete. Then, our instructors work with the  athletes both individually and as a group to develop and maintain the proper technique for every exercise. In this way, athletes not only build strength and confidence, but gain knowledge that helps create the foundation of athletic success.  

One of the unfortunate myths regarding the training of young athletes is the notion that  resistance training is either unsafe or unhealthy for younger adolescent and pre-adolescent athletes. Even though, medical and scientific studies  have proven that a properly managed resistance training program is safe and has no negative impact on epiphyseal (growth) plate development. In fact, young athletes who participate in a regular, well-supervised strength training program generally experience fewer and less severe injuries on the field than athletes who train improperly or not at all. 

The myths surrounding young athletes and strength training are usually based on reports of injuries incurred in the course of training.  However, such injuries are most often the result of poor technique. For this reason, Dr. Avery Faigenbaum, a leading researcher and practitioner in the field of youth fitness, states that "Unsupervised youth resistance training programs (at home or at school) are not recommended under any circumstance because of the potential for serious injury." Indeed, the real danger facing most athletes is improper training and a lack of physical preparation. 

A Fourth and Goal Ballers training session follows a unique and carefully structured lesson plan that is designed to provide balanced development while maximizing results.  Athletes work together yet progress at their own rate, gaining strength and knowledge that not only helps them achieve their full potential in the sport of their choice, but invests them with fitness tools that will benefit them for a lifetime. 

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Mentorship

First, Fourth and Goal Ballers, Inc seeks to equip young men to become lifelong servant leaders in their communities and in the world. We partner with families to pursue and nurture excellence in the spiritual, academic, physical, and social growth of our students. We strive to transform an athlete’s heart as well as his or her head.

We will assist your child in realizing his or her dream of playing college sports by placing him in an NCAA or NAIA qualified school. Our goal is to encourage them commit to their education. Fourth and Goal Ballers dedicated staff work toward realizing your son’s dreams by stressing self-discipline, hard work, and dedication to their goals. The impact of Fourth and Goal Ballers, Inc on athletes can be life defining, and our students, in turn, will graduate from college ready to impact others.

We were once college athletes. We understand the difficulties that student athletes face in transitioning from high school to college. We are always here to provide a listening ear and solutions or suggestions when needed.

Fourth and Goal Baller Staff Has Wealth of Experience

FRED BAXTER-Player Development Specialist

Fred Baxter, born in Brundidge Alabama, is a former NFL Tight End with a 12 year career span. He attended Pike County HS, where he led his team to the state championship his senior year. Off the field, he was the SGA President and graduated from the Advanced Program. Baxter attended Auburn University & was drafted by the New York Jets in the 5th round of the ’93 Draft. Baxter also played for the Bears and earned the coveted XXXVIII Super Bowl victory playing for the New England Patriots in the 2002-03 Season. 

Fred started the Fred Baxter Foundation in 2000 to empower and support the at-risk youth, families below poverty levels and strongly supports various churches. He is extremely active in supporting various charities & communities nationwide. He and his wife Lisa, currently lives in NJ, where he works as a mentor for the Camden School System covering the S. Jersey and Delaware Valley areas. Baxter will serve as a Talent Evaluator for Fourth and Goal Ballers, Inc. Every athlete that uses the Fourth and Goal Ballers, Inc highlight video and recruiting service package will receive an evaluation and personal letter of endorsement from Baxter. He is the proud father of two children Brittany and Kellan.

CHRIS WILLIAMS-Assistant Recruiting Coordinator

mailto:cwilliams.4thandgoalonline@gmail.com

 No student-athlete in the rich history of West Georgia sports have earned more accolades than Chris Williams. For four seasons a mainstay on the Braves' offensive line, Williams helped carry the Braves' program to its greatest success. After becoming a regular in the second game of his freshman season, Williams started every game during the remainder of his career. In that time, he helped the Braves to 35 wins, two GSC titles and three berths in the NCAA Division II Playoffs. Individual honors were plentiful for the Swainsboro native. He was a two-time All-America, two-time All-South Region, and twice honored with a spot on the All-GSC First Team.

Following his career, Williams was offered a free agent deal with the NFL's New Orleans Saints. He also played with the New Jersey Red Dogs and Tampa Bay Storm in Arena Football League. He graduated from UWG with a degree in Sociology. Williams entered the field of law enforcement and is now working as a Corporal and K9 Handler on the Interstate Drug Interdiction Unit. Williams and his K9 worked with several federal law enforcement agencies in the drug trafficking. He was named the Officer of the Year 2003-04. Chris was inducted in the West Georgia Braves Hall of Fame in 2004.

Chris joined the Fourth and Goal Ballers, Inc staff in October 2009. He serves as Assistant Recruiting Coordinator and his territory includes the south and west Georgia regions.

ERASMUS HARVEY-Training Coordinator

Harvey, a former football player at Valdosta State and with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League, owns Elite Performance Sports, which also provides sport specific training to athletes of all ages. His accomplishment include: South West Georgia High School “Team of the Decade” (1999-2000) selection at Linebacker position, all Gulf South Conference Selection at Linebacker Position in1992, 1993, 1994, and fourth leading tackler in Valdosta State Football History (284). Harvey also developed an Internet site designed to help student-athletes educate themselves and to showcase their skills to college coaches and scouts. 

Harvey holds camps and combines in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He has partnered with Fourth and Goal Ballers, Inc to provide affordable football camps and combines and sport specific training. “It is all about increasing exposure or giving exposure to players who are not in the top 100 of Rivals or the top 100 of Scout (two nationally known Internet recruiting services),” Harvey said. “Our motto is we keep going until everyone else quits.”

 Harvey is working hard to open a new prep school in Atlanta, Georgia, Elite Performer Sports Academy, in 2010.The academy helps student-athletes who fall short academically bolster their resumes and meet entrance requirements to become eligible to participate in college athletics

Performance Training EPS has expertise in training players in the 40, shuttle, L-drill, vertical/broad jumps and also Olympic lifting techniques that increase explosiveness and power. If you participate in EPS combine prep training, you are guaranteed to improve in all the combine tests. EPS performance training sessions are video recorded are uploaded to EPS recruiting site and marketed to recruiters.

Camps EPS camps are designed to teach players skills that college recruiters look for in their evaluation process. EPS camps are coached by qualified coaches that are all college players, professional players or ex-professional players. EPS gives quality instruction and players that train with EPS learn skills that they use to be successful on the field. EPS camps are video recorded are uploaded to EPS recruiting site and marketed to recruiters.

Combines EPS combines are designed in the same fashion as NFL combines. Players participate in the 40, short shuttles, L-drill, vertical jump, broad jump, and bench press. Players are also put through position drills that allow players to display their ability. EPS combines are video recorded are uploaded to EPS recruiting site and marketed to recruiters.

KEVIN A. ADAMSON, M.B.A., J.D.-Baseball Specialist

Kevin has always had an interest in sports and followed them closely. With his wide knowledge of the sports industry and a law degree, Kevin was consulted numerous times by friends and family members who were in need of draft or negotiation advising. Kevin will be working with Fourth and Goal Ballers as a Baseball Specialist and will be posting articles for baseball players on the blog at www.4thandgoalonline.blogspot.com.

Kevin is an Atlanta native and earned his law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. He obtained a Bachelors of Business Administration from LaGrange College and a Masters of Business Administration from Lynchburg College. He is a member of the Georgia Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers' Association.

Kevin is a registered mediator and arbitrator. He has extensive experience with contract negotiation. He is committed to best serving his clients by creating relationships between the players and sports organizations through contract and endorsement negotiation. He works with clients to develop them into positive role models and prominent community figures. This is accomplished through personal attention, accessibility, and contacts in the field. Kevin believes in growing potential talent from a very early age and cultivating long-term relationships with clients, parents and coaches.

Kevin and his wife Starla live in the Atlanta area.

To contact Kevin send him an email:
mailto:Kevin@kasemanagement.com

STREETLIGHT PRODUCTIONS-Video Team

VIONDI PATE-Founder/Recruiting Coordinator

4thandgoalonline@gmail.com

  

Video Speaks Volumes over Paper

The importance of a skills video in a sport like baseball goes unnoticed at times. Just because you state on a piece of paper that you throw 86-88 MPH consistently does not mean a coach is going to automatically recruit you. It’s the same way that just because you earn a 3.8 GPA doesn’t mean you will be accepted in to every school. Interviews and essays are just as important as mechanics in a sport like baseball.

A video is not the “end all, be all”, but it does open the door for you if a college coach is wary about your true ability on paper, especially if a program is far away. Once you have video available it is important to sap as much out of that as possible. Much more important questions can be asked after a coach can evaluate footage of your at your position.

Families always ask me how to decide between camps and video is one of the most important parts of this decision making. It is vital that you try to get a feel for the coach’s interest by asking for feedback on a video before figuring out where you need to spend your money and, most importantly, your time throughout this process.

Many people believe game footage is vital for a sport like baseball, but a coach does not have the time to sit down and watch a video of you in an entire game. Also, it’s hard to figure out what angles and footage a coach wants to see. If you have not put a video together yet, be sure to check this page out for more information about how to put a quality video together. After you have created your video this cloudy process will begin to clear up a bit for you and you will understand what you have been missing out on.

August 5th, 2009 - by Brandon Liles

The Importance of Highlight Videos

Top 5 Rules for Making Football Recruiting Highlight Videos

After talking to several scouts and watching tons and I mean tons of films of prospects, here are some tips on highlight videos that YOU MUST follow:

RULE #1: Put Your Best Plays First

There’s no need to hold out, this is not a feature film with a plot. Scouts have to watch many films and they are not likely to get beyond 4 minutes in your film at the most. Put your best 10 plays as the first 10 clips on your film. They need to know right away what kind of player you are.

RULE #2: Point Out Where You Are On The Film

This applies to all players except QB’s and RB’s. It’s hard as hell to find some players on grainy footage when they are mixed in with 8 other players on a play. Use some kind of highlight effect on your video. Whether it’s an arrow, shading everyone else out at the start of the play or putting some kind of special effect over you before the play. This is especially important for defensive players like defensive linemen and linebackers. Also ultra important for offensive linemen.

RULE #3: Watch Your Music Choices

The music on your tape is going to represent who you are. If the song you have on your video represents violence, domestic abuse, drug dealing, profanity, it’s going to be hard for someone watching it to believe that you are someone that’s likely to take advantage of a college education. It will be hard not to worry that you will do something in school that could get you kicked out. I recommend putting the instrumental version of all songs you choose on your highlight video that way there’s no mistakes.

RULE #4: If You Don’t Know What You Are Doing Get A Professional

The idea of making your own highlight video can be a thrill but your high school football highlight video is not the one to experiment with. If you don’t know what you are doing, get someone who does. Getting one made can cost some decent money but it’s a worthwhile investment if you are a player. That highlight video could save you $thousands on a college education. Get a job, ask an uncle or a rich auntie, make a deal with mom or day to help you pay to have a video made. Nothing will turn a scout off faster than a poorly made tape that’s hard to follow.

RULE #5: Don’t Keep It A Secret

Whether you think you are big time recruit or not, it does nothing for you to have a tape made if you are going to keep it a secret. Get your tape sent out to the schools you are interested in. Upload your video to our own personal web site and other sites that promote high school athletes. The more people that see it, the better it is for you. Get discovered, be confident and tell people who you are.