Been There, Done That

When you go to one of my camps, you will notice something right off the bat. It isn't the fantastic logo on the shirts or my dome so freshly shaven or even the kickers with their ridiculous cleats. What you will notice is that there is a distinct difference between those that have been to a Rubio Long Snapping camp and those that have not. Those that have are embracing and moving around like cattle (slowly and generally in a herd...given, never fast enough to break a sweat). Those that have never been to a camp are a bit isolated and slightly overwhelmed. 

Then, as soon as the camp begins, things progress to another level. The "vets" are still embracing and usually getting louder as they start swapping stories while the "rookies" are still trying to find their way. By about half way through the camp, I will always catch a glimpse of a majority of "rookie" Long Snappers that  are just flat out staring at one or more of my top kids. They look dumbfounded, overwhelmed and wonder how a snap can be so fast and accurate. I have even heard "Oohs" and "Ahhs" when they snap from the kids and the parents. Both are completely understandable as they are watching a Rubio Long Snapper dominate and it is a beautiful thing.

What everyone has to realize is that no one comes out of their moms (go thank your mother after reading this) and is a 5 star Long Snapper. No one. It doesn't happen. Everyone starts off as a "rookie." Yup, even the Long Snappers that you hear the most now (wink, wink) were once isolated rookies off by themselves. Every single one of my 4.5 and 5 stars were just average, or even well below average, at one point. You know how they fixed themselves?

• They kept coming to camps and gained confidence.
• They did not get intimidated or shy away from the competition. 
• They worked right and hard, not just hard. 

Becoming the best takes determination, effort and time. Nothing worth achieving is done overnight. Things take time and the best things often take the most time. The question is do you have the desire to achieve what you want with your Long Snapping and your life?

Right about now, I'd bet you are thinking I am just blowing smoke and that the great ones are just that....great, and have been since they came out (hugs this time for your mom). Want proof? Here is a picture of a kid (face blurred to not embarrass him....yet) that I worked with when he was in the 8th grade

As you can see, his form leaves much to be desired (if you can't tell, I can and trust me it needs A LOT of work). His weight is off, he is too extended, too low and just all over the place. This Long Snapper, especially being in 8th grade at the Vegas Event, could have EASILY thrown in the towel and never snapped again. He could have pouted, been intimidated and just been done with it all.

He didn't do that. He did all of the things I spoke of in the above bullets and soon came to dominate. He held in there. He kept coming back. He worked right. He really worked on his form. He did not get down. He begin to have confidence as he improved. When you go to a Rubio Long Snapping camp, you are going to get better. It is a proven method that has worked countless times before with tons of Long Snappers.

Curious as to who this long time Rubio Long Snapper is.....click HERE to find out and never stop pushing yourself! Remember, you...can...do...any...single...thing...you...set...you...mind...to.