INFORMATION PACKAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE JUNIOR LIBERTY BOWL PLAYER ITINERARY COMBINE ASSESSMENT INFORMATION COVID-19 RESPONSE CONTACT INFORMATION 02 JUNIOR LIBERTY BOWL ALL-STAR GAME & COMBINE Welcome to the Junior Liberty Bowl All-Star Game & Combine! We thank you for allowing your ALL-STAR to participate in this 4-day football event. We want this event to be a fun, competitive and memorable experience for our players, parents, coaches, and our staff. Remember that the itinerary is subject to change, updates will be provided by text and/or email. ALL student-athletes must report to CHECK-IN on JULY 1st during report times indicated by age. If not, a $100 cash convenience fee will have to be paid before the ALL-STAR will be allowed to participate! 202103 PLAYER ITINERARY JULY THURSDAY 01 2021 LOCATION THE BRADENTON CONVENTION CENTER 1 HABEN BLVD, PALMETTO, FL 34221 ALL-STARS FOR EVERY AGE MUST REPORT! 8:30-9:30AM PARENT ORIENTATION (AGES 7, 8, 9, 10 ONLY) 10AM-2PM PLAYER CHECK IN (AGES 7, 8, 9, 10 ONLY) • STATION 1: Sign Paperwork Turn in copy of STAY TO PLAY Hotel reservation ($350 fee for not staying @ Stay to Play Hotel payable onsite) • STATION 2: Student-Athlete age verification • STATION 3: Released to Head Coach to pick up uniforms / combine shirt • STATION 4: Media Day interviews with Prospects by Sports Illustrated w/t Jr. Liberty Bowl Game Day Jersey 2:30-3:30PM PARENT ORIENTATION (AGES 11, 12, 13,14 ONLY) 4PM-6PM PLAYER CHECK IN (AGES 11, 12, 13,14 ONLY) • STATION 1: Sign Paperwork Turn in copy of STAY TO PLAY Hotel reservation • STATION 2: Student-Athlete age verification • STATION 3: Released to Head Coach to pick up uniforms / combine shirt • STATION 4: Media Day interviews with Prospects by Sports Illustrated w/t Jr. Liberty Bowl Game Day Jersey DAY 1 DAY 04 PLAYER ITINERARY PLAYER COMBINE JULY Session #1 THURSDAY Ages 7, 8, 9, 10 ONLY 01 2021 LOCATION 5650 BOLLETTIERI BLVD. BRADENTON, FL 34210 • Report with JLB combine shirt, navy blue gym shorts, socks, water bottle, cleats 5:30PM ALL-STARS REPORT AT IMG ACADEMY • Ages 7, 8, 9, 10 ONLY 5:45PM-6PM STRETCH PERIOD • Combine STARTS at 5PM • After stretch transition to combine fields: STATION #1 40 yd Dash STATION #2 Short Shuttle STATION #3 Standing Broad Jump 7PM RE-GROUP FOR 1ON1 STATION ASSIGNMENTS • Offensive 1 on 1 (See drills in player packet sent via email) 8PM DEFENSIVE 1 ON 1 • (See drills in player packet sent via email) 8PM-8:45PM REGROUP – BREAKDOWN - DISMISS *TEAM PRACTICE (AGES 11, 12, 13,14 ONLY) 6:30 PM-8PM AT IMG ACADEMY DAY 1 DAY 05 PLAYER ITINERARY JULY FRIDAY 02 2021 8AM-9AM COACHES MEETING LOCATION THE BRADENTON CONVENTION CENTER 1 HABEN BLVD, PALMETTO, FL 34221 9AM-10AM LATE REGISTRATION • $100 cash convenience fee 10AM-2PM PLAYER COMBINE • Session #2 • Ages 11, 12, 13,14 ONLY LOCATION 5650 BOLLETTIERI BLVD. BRADENTON, FL 34210 • Report with JLB combine shirt, navy blue gym shorts, socks, water bottle, cleats 9:30AM ALL-STARS REPORT AT IMG ACADEMY • Ages 11, 12, 13,14 ONLY 9:45AM STRETCH PERIOD • Combine STARTS at 10AM • After stretch transition to combine fields: STATION #1 40 yd Dash STATION #2 Short Shuttle STATION #3 Standing Broad Jump 11AM RE-GROUP FOR 1 ON 1 STATION ASSIGNMENTS • Offensive 1 on 1 (See drills in player packet sent via email) 12:45PM DEFENSIVE 1 ON 1 • (See drills in player packet sent via email) 12:55PM-1PM REGROUP – BREAKDOWN - DISMISS DAY 2 DAY 06 PLAYER ITINERARY JULY 02 2021 FRIDAY10AM-1PM PRACTICE • Ages 7, 8, 9, 10 ONLY 1PM-2PM LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 3PM-5:30PM PRACTICE • ALL Teams 6:30PM JUNIOR LIBERTY BOWL RING CEREMONY LOCATION THE BRADENTON CONVENTION CENTER 1 HABEN BLVD, PALMETTO, FL 34221 ALL-STARS REPORT IN BLUE JEANS, ALL-STAR JERSEY & TENNIS SHOES ONLY DAY 2 DAY PRELIM JULY GAME DAY 03 2021 SATURDAY2:30PM 8U 4PM 10U 5:30PM 12U 7PM 14U LOCATION 5650 BOLLETTIERI BLVD. BRADENTON, FL 34210 • All-Stars report fully dressed with helmet, water bottle, shoulder pads, All-Star uniform, pads and cleats DAY 3 DAY 07 PLAYER ITINERARY CHAMPIONSHIP JULY SUNDAY GAME DAY 04 2021 9:30AM 8U 11AM 10U 12:30PM 12U 1PM 14U LOCATION 5650 BOLLETTIERI BLVD. BRADENTON, FL 34210 • All-Stars report fully dressed with helmet, water bottle, shoulder pads, All-Star uniform, pads and cleats THINGS TO BRING • 1 pair of “plain “navy blue athletic shorts for combine. No logos. (Combine shirt will be provided) • Shoulder pads, association jersey, mouthpiece, helmet, practice pants & jersey, 7-piece pad set girdle, cleats, practice socks. • Age verification: All grade & age verification must be done via National Sports ID. The link was provided in your invite letter. • Blue jeans and tennis shoes for pep rally. • Water bottle w/t player name on it (Gatorade staff will be providing hydration for the event) • Tents, umbrellas, sun block, hydration, chairs, etc. *ALL-STAR Uniforms will not be worn during practice *Custom / tinted visors are allowed DAY 4 DAY 08 COMBINE ASSESSMENTS EVALUATIONS Short Shuttle Drill 1 While facing the Drill Director, player starts in a 3-point stance with legs straddling the line equally. 2 Player must have hand squarely on the start line and hold the position for 2 seconds. 3 After player hears “You can go” from Director he may start drill. 4 Player will run to the right line 5 yards away and touch the line with right hand. Player will then sprint 10 yards to the left and touch the line with left hand. 5 After the last line touch, player will sprint through the finish line, which is the starting point of the drill. 6 All players will complete one run to the right and one run to the left. (2 attempts) 7 Down hand is same as running direction. Left hand to the Left - Right hand to the Right. 8 It is the responsibility of the player not to slip and adjust to the surface. 09 COMBINE ASSESSMENTS EVALUATIONS 40 Yard Dash 1 Player starts in a 3-point stance. 2 After player hears “You can go” from Director, he must hold for a 2-count before running. 3 No rolling starts. No quick starts. 4 Timer will start on the wristwatch when player’s down-hand separates from the surface. 5 Player will run the 40-yard dash twice. 6 The first 40 attempt will be videotaped. 7 After running the 40-yard dash, players return to player holding area near starting line. 8 On return route players jog BEHIND the camera down the middle of the field. 9 There will be an estimated 5-7-minute wait until the 2nd 40-yard dash attempt. 10 COMBINE ASSESSMENTS EVALUATIONS Standing Broad Jump 1 Each player receives two attempts at the Standing Broad Jump. 2 Players must start with both feet/toes totally behind start line for valid jump. 3 Players may swing arms and bend knees prior to jumping. 4 Upon landing, player must maintain control, landing balanced with both feet planted. 5 Upon landing player may also fall forward, but not backwards. 6 Jumps are measured from heel of the foot nearest to the initial jump line. 7 Jumps are measured to the nearest whole inch. 8 Results are recorded in feet and inches jumped. 11 COMBINE ASSESSMENTS DEFENSIVE BACK Receiving Line Drill Backpedal, Turn and Catch Drill “W” (Right and Left) Drill 1 DB stands 25 yards ahead 1 DB faces DRILL DIRECTOR of the DRILL DIRECTOR with his 5 yards away with feet on the back to him and in a backpedal line in a backpedal stance. stance. 2 On command the DB will 2 On command DB will backpedal for 5 yards. back pedal towards the DRILL DIRECTOR. 3 Using a football, the 3 DRILL DIRECTOR will yell DRILL DIRECTOR will direct “Ball” after at least 10 yards in the DB to execute a 45-degree the back pedal. break towards the cone until the DRILL DIRECTOR directs 4 DB will speed turn to the another backpedal of 5 yards. right and catch the football as he runs forward towards the 4 The DRILL DIRECTOR DRILL DIRECTOR. will repeat this pattern 2 more 5 DB will sprint with times with the DB catching the the football past the DRILL football on the last cone and DIRECTOR and hand the ball to sprinting to the End Zone the assistant instructor. 12 COMBINE ASSESSMENTS LINEBACKER Wave Drill 1 LB stands 5 yards ahead of the DRILL DIRECTOR in a 2-point stance. 2 On command, LB will backpedal, lateral shuffle, or sprint forward upon the direction of the DRILL DIRECTOR. 3 LB will finish the drill with a sprint past the DRILL DIRECTOR when the DRILL DIRECTOR gives that finish command. Back Pedal and React (1 Time) 1 LB will back pedal on Drill coaches’ signal 2 Player will then break and move in the direction of the Drill Coaches signal 3 Player will finish the drill by intercepting the pass and accelerating to finish. 13 COMBINE ASSESSMENTS DEFENSIVE LINEMEN Punch & Hand Shiver Drill 1 DL will start the drill in a 3-point stance and to the left of dummies. 2 On command, DL will two-hand punch hand shield 1st, then hand shiver the butt of the step-over dummy 2nd, then repeat the two-hand punch, hand shiver, and finally a two-hand punch while moving to the right. 3 DL will repeat this process to the left after the last two-hand punch to the right.