West Michigan Skills Training Evals

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On Sunday, I got the opportunity to trek over to Norton Shores to check out some up and coming athletes in West Michigan. Huge thanks to coaches Nate Carson and Cheyne Lacanaria for having me out! Below are some quick hitting evaluations on this event! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1682864"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a5989012579"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Luke was one of the most impressive performers of the day. The senior boosted his stock a ton in my eyes, and I have a good feeling camp season is going to be incredibly productive for him! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extremely twitchy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great change of direction, with no wasted movement </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth release, detailed routes and extremely reliable hands </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1689000"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a59890125f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I came away from Sunday's performance regretting not seeing Zeke earlier! Another up and coming East Kentwood athlete with a ton of talent. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick release, good footwork and balance </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Explosive in and out of breaks, allowing him to change direction on a dime </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extremely quick, and hits his top speed immediately </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1968383"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a5989012650"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Northview has had a ton of success over the last couple of seasons, so it's not surprising to find another hidden gem out of that school! Great performance by Christian on Sunday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transfers weight perfectly, allowing him to run clean and effective routes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great footwork on his release </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extremely hard to guard as he never gives indicators on where he's going next </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A bit raw still, but as he refines his skill, he could have an insanely high ceiling </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1689131"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a59890126b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tidd received an offer from Western Michigan, but I think his ceiling could be P4 offers before long. His mix of speed and measurables make him a high ceiling prospect with a ton to love. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passes the eye test, great size and length </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Twitchy and explosive, can cut on a dime </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great hands and footwork </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-P4 ceiling </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1688892"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a5989012705"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tyran was a nice find for me! I was really impressed with his poise and confidence throughout the entire workout. Super excited to see what he does into camp season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good mechanics and footwork </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High velocity on his short and intermediate throws </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Able to layer the ball and make some extremely high level throws all over the field </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ethan Diaz-Lawton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"160","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2410","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Forest Hills Northern","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a59890127f9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">What I have known about Ethan is that he's an absolute gym rat who loves to work and compete. That was evident yesterday, and I was glad I got to see it in person! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Competitive and coachable, took all coaching to heart </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick and changes direction well </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good acceleration out of his breaks. Undoubtedly creates separation at the top of his routes </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1990206"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a5989012875"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was not familiar with Liam at all, but after yesterday I was glad I got to see him work in person. Liam is another raw but high upside prospect that's doing the work it takes to get better. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good footwork, steadily improving his release </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Able to transfer weight and break quickly </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big target with a wide catch radius </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Eshan Burrel","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'3u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"185","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Grand Rapids Catholic Central","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a5989012920"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Eshan stood out early with the way he moved, and continued to impress all day. Really productive day for Eshan, and someone I will be keeping an eye on when we do rankings! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big target with big hands. Plucked the ball out of the air with east </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passes the eye test with good length and big frame </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Explosive at the top of his routes. Could be a major deep threat </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Caelan Tracey ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2029 ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"175","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2408","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Spring Lake ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a59890129ed"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Caelan is another strong athlete who loves the weight room, training with PowerStrength. Great showing by Caelan on Sunday! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good change of direction and ability to reach top speed quickly </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Improved his release on every rep, and took coaching well </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong legs and good balance allowed him to push off and change direction with ease </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lukas Nemec","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'2u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"200","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2409","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Petoskey","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69a5989012ab6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lukas was a great find, and someone I wasn't familiar with at all. His performance told me a ton, and I am excited to see what kind of strides he can make! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big frame and height </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Extremely strong arm, rips the ball into the chest of the receivers with big-time velocity </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Consistent footwork allowed him to be pinpoint accurate on every type of route </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Understands how to adjust to each receiver and put it in a bucket for them downfield </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->