Overview
The Prep Redzone Next Combine is an EARLY opportunity for middle school athletes to get EXPOSURE by performing in front of Prep Redzone Next scouts and other media outlets BEFORE they enter high school.
With Prep Redzone Next scouts in attendance, dedicated to highlighting top performers, players will receive unparalleled coverage before, during, and after the event on PrepRedzone.com/Next and social media. PrepRedzone.com/Next is an approved scouting service in accordance with NCAA bylaws, policies, and procedures.
Run of show:
After check-in, athletes will have a professional headshot taken for identification and will have their height/weight recorded. From there, the showcase is broken into three portions: testing, position-specific drills, and 1-on-1 competition. Testing will include the 40-yard dash (hand-timed), pro shuttle (hand-timed), L Drill (hand-timed), and broad jump.
Session Breakdown
- Check-in: 9:30 am-10:30 am
- Testing and Drills: 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Who can Attend
- Class of 2028 - Currently in 8th grade this school year
- Class of 2029 - Currently in 7th grade this school year
- Class of 2030 - Currently in 6th grade this school year
Helpful Links
Event Director
Matt Hennesy - Event Director
Matt Hennesy is in his 30th year of coaching football. He has made several stops along the way, earning a number of State, Regional, and District championships. Most recently, Coach Henno completed his 5th year at Pawhuska High School in Oklahoma as Head Coach. He also served as a coach on the USA 17U, 18U, and 19U national teams. As a player, he was a 3-year letterman and 2-year starter at Kansas State University.
Venues
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Nolan Catholic High School
Ages: Class of 2028-2026 (Current 6th-8th graders)
View Address4501 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, TX 76103, USA
Player Registration
Frequently Asked Questions
Prep Redzone Next is the comprehensive authority for Middle School football player coverage & analysis.
The Prep Redzone Next Middle School Camp is the nation's #1 event series for exposure and elite competition. Prep Redzone Next Scouts will be in attendance providing both social media coverage and written coverage on prepredzone.com/Next.
Competition, Exposure, and Apparel. With your registration fee, you're securing your spot in the nation's #1 showcase series where you'll receive an exclusive Prep Redzone Next Dri-Fit shirt that's yours to keep. All while receiving instruction from high-level coaches.
You should bring a water bottle and cleats. All QB’s should bring their own football.
Doors will open and check-in will begin 1 hour prior to the event start time.
If a prospect doesn't feel they performed well enough during the testing portion, they can simply email support@prepredzone.zendesk.com to scratch their time.
If the event doesn't sell out, the deadline to register for the event will be Wednesday the week of the event. We strongly suggest registering as soon as possible to guarantee your spot.
All registered participants will receive a welcome kit email the week of the event.
Event Insurance Purchased
Customers can request a full refund (minus the Event Insurance fee) up to 48 hours prior to the event. Any notification received within 48 hours of the event or post-event only a credit towards a future event will be offered. No refunds will be offered within 48 hours of the event or post-event.
Event Insurance Not Purchased
Should it be necessary to cancel your participation in a Prep Network event, we must be informed via email prior to the event starting. With advanced notification, a credit towards a future event will be offered. No refunds will be offered if Event Insurance is not purchased.
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CREDIT NOTE: If I am unable to use my credit, I understand that it can be transferred to another athlete who is able to attend. We ask that when redeeming the credit you notify us so we can ensure the correct registration information is entered.
Parents will be allowed to stay and watch the event at no cost.
Testing results will be sent to athletes by Tuesday of the week following the event. Participants will have 24 hours to request that any of their scores be removed from the database.