Lisa and I can’t thank Coach Conrey enough for the guidance and instruction provided to Colby over these past three years. From the first long snapping session with Coach Conrey, it was obvious that he took this specialist position very seriously and encouraged both athletes and parents to do the same. The six-step program developed by Coach Conrey, when deliberately adhered to by the player, is a time-tested recipe for success that works for athletes of any caliber. Along with the six-step program, Coach Conrey also instructs on the importance of nutrition, sleep habits, time management, academic accountability, and most importantly, mental and physical preparation.
“Guys, turn your brain on and follow the six steps. When you do that, this skillset can pay for your college” are the words that resonated with us at that first session. Our initial intention in attending Coach Conrey’s sessions after Colby’s freshman year was to just find a way for Colby to eventually contribute on his high school varsity team. Standing 5’7″ and 220 lbs. at the time, his eventual varsity prospects were looking bleak. After just ten months of training, as just a sophomore, Colby found himself as the starting long snapper for the varsity team in a meaningful late season game (and never relinquished it). It was at that moment when Coach Conrey’s words began to sink in. I’ve never seen my son voluntarily dedicate as much time, effort, and energy on something as he has in working on improving his body condition and long snapping ability. Colby now has three D1 offers to play football, primarily due to the training and preparation provided by Coach Conrey and the Texas Long Snapping Staff. Not many “wide bodied”, 5’10” athletes can say that – long snappers can. Thank you, Doug and Tucker, for being fantastic mentors, friends, and excellent examples of men with high character. Lisa and I will forever be grateful for the impact you’ve made on Colby.
Thanks,
Jeff and Lisa Connell
Son, Colby, O.Connor High School
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