Head Coaches Spring Notebook: “Suffield Academy”

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this report, I take a closer look at the recruits attending Suffield Academy in Connecticut and share the Head Coaches Chris Setian's notes on each recruit. These notes are a reference to where each recruit is standing within their recruitment during the spring evaluation period and heading into College Summer Camp season. The notes also include the strengths they have as a student-athlete. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["836086"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='836086' first='Miles' last='Clay'] u003cemu003e(A New Addition to the class of 2024 in our database. He will be added to our next updated rankings in August 2023. )u003c/emu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eOffers:u003c/strongu003e Wagner 5/22/23rnrnu003cstrongu003eInterest from:u003c/strongu003e Holy Cross, Georgetown, Stonehill, Bucknell)u003cuu003eu003c/uu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eHead Coaches Notes:u003c/strongu003e Miles had a great day during the New England Showcase Tour on Monday 5/15/23. He has unquestioned division 1 size and strength at 6'5 330 and a 545 squat. At the showcase he moved great in the agility circuit and showed off his footwork in indy. Projected as an interior OL. Is a must watch in the camp circuit this summer. u003cuu003eu003c/uu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce806528f6"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MilesClay71/status/1660722390148456458?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MilesClay71/status/1660722390148456458?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18450530/63b4b04464e0650534171d02' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce80652957"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["679048"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='679048' first='Brenden' last='Toppin']   He is ranked as our #16 Tight End in the class of 2024 within New England.rnrnu003cstrongu003eInterest from:u003c/strongu003e Akron, Columbia, Yale, Penn, Princeton, Holy Cross, URI, Wagner, Monmouth, Sacred Heartu003cuu003eu003c/uu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eHead Coaches Notes:u003c/strongu003e Brendan is a multi position athlete at DB and RB. He has received a lot of interest since the New England Showcase Tour on Monday May 15, 2023. He has great change of direction and hip flexibility. Has the feet and hips to play DB and strength and speed to play RB. High GPA kid.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce806529ba"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14497344/6356e7f8b53f6e0bac78e510' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce806529dc"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["836147"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='836147' first='Darian' last='Thomson']  u003cemu003e(A New Addition to the class of 2024 in our database.  He will be added to our next updated rankings in August 2023. )u003c/emu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eInterest from:u003c/strongu003e Georgetown, Sacred Heart, Holy Crossu003cuu003eu003c/uu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eHead Coaches Notes: u003c/strongu003eUnder the radar player to watch…. [player_tooltip player_id='836147' first='Darian' last='Thomson'] 6'4 205, 6'9 wingspan WR. Darian had a huge showing during the New England Showcase Tour on Monday May 15, 2023.   This is his 2u003csupu003endu003c/supu003e year at WR and a basketball star turned football. Long strider that can sink his hip. Has natural catching ability and sudden change of direction. Based on body type alone is a must see this year.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce80652a33"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/XO0H-bE3q14","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/XO0H-bE3q14 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15280822/6339cb43a68092050048ed4d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce80652a5d"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["836161"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='836161' first='Cooper' last='Marcum'] u003cemu003e(A New Addition to the class of 2024 in our database.  He will be added to our next updated rankings in August 2023. )u003c/emu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eIu003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003enterest from:u003c/strongu003e Uconn, Army, Yale, Georgetown, Holy Cross, UPenn, Villanovarnrnu003cstrongu003eHead Coaches Notes:u003c/strongu003e Cooper is an extremely good athlete. At 6'1.5 210 he was flying around in all the drills during the New England Showcase Tour on Monday May 15, 2023. He can flip his hips, change direction, get downhill and is extremely physical. Will be a high interest kid this summer. 3.9 GPA 29 ACT.u003cuu003eu003c/uu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce80652ab3"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/cooper_marcum/status/1648343433457573888?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/cooper_marcum/status/1648343433457573888?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15559433/6363ed2a9a9aff0b5cd8105d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce80652adb"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["404009"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='404009' first='Brady' last='Fisher']  u003cemu003e(A New Addition to the class of 2024 in our database.  He will be added to our next updated rankings in August 2023.)u003c/emu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eInterest from:u003c/strongu003e Harvard, Yale, Penn, Georgetown, Stonehillu003cuu003eu003c/uu003ernrn[player_tooltip player_id='404009' first='Brady' last='Fisher'] is a post grad out of La Salle High School in RI. 6'2 205, 2023 All-American Pentathlon athlete. Long body that can get downhill fast. Projected Safety that has a frame to grow to an outside backer. He has all the physical tools to play at the next level. 3.8 GPA 1260 SAT. u003cuu003eu003c/uu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce80652b30"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/bradyfisher_13/status/1638971511972282368?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/bradyfisher_13/status/1638971511972282368?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15854371/6383bb0e0dc1910d743d5d79' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce80652b56"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["528468"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='528468' first='Jahmir' last='Pitcher']  u003cemu003e(A New Addition to the class of 2025 in our database.  He will be added to our next updated rankings in August 2023.)u003c/emu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eOffer: u003c/strongu003eDiv 1 Morgan State ;May 15, 2023 after the Showcase Tour.rnrnu003cstrongu003eInterest from:u003c/strongu003e BC, Army, Yale, Dartmouth, URI, Villinovau003cuu003eu003c/uu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eHead Coaches Notes:u003c/strongu003e Jahmir is the total package. One cut change of direction, great pad level, vision, and speed. Makes the first guy miss and great feet in the hole, will lower the shoulder and finish. Personally think he is one of the best RB's in New England. Great hands out of the backfield or out of the slot as well. Validated everything you see on tape during the New England Showcase Tour on Monday May 15, 2023. 4.0 GPA on top of it.u003cuu003eu003c/uu003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce80652bac"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/jahmir_019/status/1659231936403865605?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jahmir_019/status/1659231936403865605?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://youtu.be/lQ7H3tbQtR4","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://youtu.be/lQ7H3tbQtR4 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16145414/638d2cf4d225ce017c238ea1' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce80652bd7"} /--> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["404645"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='404645' first='Kayden' last='Bennett']   u003cemu003e(He is ranked as our #7 Defensive Lineman in the class of 2026 within New England.)   u003c/emu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eOffers:u003c/strongu003e Umass, Morgan Stateu003cuu003eu003c/uu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eHead Coaches Notes:u003c/strongu003e There aren't a lot of 14 year old's that look like Kayden. At 6'2 250 can run with the RB/LB's and fit right in. Has great hips and explodes of the football. High motor and runs sideline to sideline on film. Will be a top prospect in the area in the 2026 class.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-646ce80652c42"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Kayden_Bennettt/status/1592673681863757824?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Kayden_Bennettt/status/1592673681863757824?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed -->