Midwest Athletics Academy & Events
High School Football
Combine Testing Standards
In the competitive world of college sports, speed is a game-changer. As a high school athlete, honing your speed and agility can significantly enhance your chances of catching the eye of college coaches. The off-season is your golden opportunity to elevate your game, and focusing on speed should be your top priority.
Why Speed Matters
Coaches are hired to win, and speed plays a crucial role in achieving that goal. In football, speed can be the difference between victory and defeat. College coaches are always seeking athletes who have the ability to outrun and outperform their competition, making speed a key factor in building successful teams.
Combines are a key part of most college football camps, where athletes showcase their physical abilities in front of college coaches. These events help programs assess talent and decide whether to extend scholarship offers to athletes. The most common drills include:
- Vertical Jump
- Broad Jump
- 40-Yard Dash
- Pro Agility
- 3-Cone Drill
We’ve analyzed 10 years of combine data from the top high school combines, focusing on athletes who went on to play at Division I, II, and III levels. Based on this data, we’ve categorized performance levels:
- Excellent: Division I caliber
- Average: Division II caliber
- Fair: Division III caliber
Conclusion
College football camps offer a valuable opportunity to showcase your skills and attract the attention of recruiters.
By mastering key combine testing drills, you can improve your chances of standing out in evaluations and demonstrating your athleticism.
Your performance in these drills can be the difference-maker that opens doors to collegiate football scholarship offers.
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1. Vertical Jump
The vertical jump measures your leg strength and lower-body explosiveness. A higher jump indicates superior power and agility, traits highly valued by college coaches. Practice explosive leg movements to soar above the competition.
2. Broad Jump
The broad jump assesses your explosiveness and agility, revealing your ability to cover ground quickly. A strong broad jump showcases your ability to move swiftly and powerfully, demonstrating your agility and speed to college scouts.
3. 40-Yard Dash
Your 40-yard dash time reflects your explosiveness off the line and your ability to maintain speed. A quick start and consistent pace are vital. Coaches assess how rapidly you accelerate and how well you sustain your speed. Train for explosive starts and seamless transitions to maximize your performance.
4. Pro Agility (5-10-5 Shuttle Run)
Efficiency in changing direction is the focus of the 3-cone drill. It evaluates your explosiveness, balance, body control, and mobility while moving left and right. Mastering this drill showcases your versatility and ability to swiftly navigate the field, making you a standout player.
5. 3-Cone (L) Drill
Efficiency in changing direction is the focus of the 3-cone drill. It evaluates your explosiveness, balance, body control, and mobility while moving left and right. Mastering this drill showcases your versatility and ability to swiftly navigate the field, making you a standout player.
