Category: Featured Athletes
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From the Heisman Trophy Ceremony With PlayBook Athlete Alum and Heisman Finalist Stetson Bennett
PlayBook Athlete is thrilled to announce our partnership with Dawgs Central to spotlight one of our very own alum, Stetson Bennett. Bennett’s journey with PlayBook Athlete began when he was just starting out, and his story is nothing short of inspiring. He began his college career as a walk-on at the University of Georgia, later…
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It’s Grind Time for Sheldon Graham
Standing 5’11” at 155 pounds, Sheldon Graham is preparing for his freshman season at Bob Jones High School, the home of the Patriots in Madison, Alabama. Just like many players Sheldon has had some challenges as he entered into his football career. “I love the game,” he says. “Football teaches you leadership and perseverance but…
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Hayden Milner Enjoys a Razorback Visit
It’s that time of the year where many colleges are holding prospect camps and visits. A prospect camp allows players to be seen by specific college coaches. This is usually a school that the athlete desires to attend after completing high school. Prospect visits give the student athletes a chance to tour the campus and…
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Garrison Cantrell Makes Time for it All
Whether it’s visiting the Georgia State Capitol or helping his younger brother with T-Ball, multi-sport athlete Garrison Cantrell always comes ready. The quarterback is definitely ready for camp season. Having already attended MVP Camp and the Elite 11 Academy events, Garrison is headed to a few more camps this off season. Catch him at events…
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Herculese Titans: Setting goals and reaching them
After a tough loss, Dean Grecco, head coach for the Hercules Titans in Hercules, CA tells his team to “Keep grinding! The goal is still within reach!” But unlike last season the Titans are on a winning streak and goals are definitely being reached. Senior brothers Zaren and Zach Crockett are right in the midst…
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Luke Carney…Destined for Greatness
2025 QB LUKE CARNEY Grabbing his cleats, shoulder pads and favorite Nike ball before practice was the norm for Luke during his youth days in football-crazed Tulsa, Oklahoma. Going to school and church a mile away in the primarily white suburb of Bixby made life simple. But, if you dig deeper, this emerging QB hasn’t…
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The Grind of Michi Holley and a Life Lesson from Anime
We believe that the sole purpose of the world-renowned Anime is to entertain its viewers. However one can also reasonably infer that an ulterior motive is to teach some sort of life lesson. Whether a story wants to teach us to never give up or to press through tough situations, there are definitely many lessons…
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Payton Alberts Gets a Chance of a Lifetime
At the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) National Security, students have an opportunity to talk directly with national security experts. They also learn about the latest intelligence strategies, and experience public service in action. Willis High School’s Payton Alberts will have this opportunity. “I’m honored to have been selected to add this knowledge and experience…
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Committed to the Grind
If you want to one day participate on a collegiate athletic team then mastering social media is a must in today’s time. One in five student athletes use social media to make career connections, network, and get their name out there. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and many other platforms are necessary to gain the exposure you…
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Why I Grind: Michael Clayton
One question we often ask our Play Book athletes is “Why do you grind?” Often the answers are short and straight to the point. “I grind to make my family proud.” “I grind to be the best I can be.” There are even some that say they work hard to be able to play their…
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Fun Healthy Eating for Athletes-Mexican Style
There’s no denying that Mexican food is delicious. But did you know that many of the dishes can be very healthy? If you’re an athlete like Camron Cooper, that absolutely loves Mexican food, here are a couple of great choices for you. They’re delicious and will help keep you fit for running to the in-zone.…
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL…COMMITMENTS
One of the most exciting moments for a student-athlete is receiving a verbal scholarship offer. However, nothing is official until you sign the National Letter of Intent. On February 3, National Signing Day, that moment becomes official when high school football players officially commit to the college of their choice. Congratulations to these 2021 graduates…
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Trevor Erickson and the Fighting Irish Breeze Past Abilene
What a night for Trevor Erickson and the Chapman HS Fighting Irish football team. They breezed past the Abilene Cowboys by a score of 46-0. Trevor racked up 258 total rushing and passing yards and pulled in 3 rushing TDs and 1 punt return TD. Chapman High is now 2-1 and will battle the Marysville…
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Are You Doing Your Part?
The Benefits of Volunteer Work The question is “Why is volunteering essential in today’s society. One simple answer is ,volunteering helps both the community and those who are serving the community. You may not think that helping others helps you in any way, but in reality it does. This selfless act, for teens especially, can…
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5 Questions with Ashton Funk
Defensive End Ashton Funk is working hard on his craft. Check out why he thinks attitude is a factor in winning.
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5 Questions With Quarterback Brock Inman
He believes consistent hard work breeds greatness. Find out why Brock Inman enjoys being a part of a team.