MIDWEST BOOM

"Signing on with the Midwest Boom Football program was one of the best decisions we’ve made as a family.  With Boom you get to practice each week with other elite football players from around the Chicago-land area.  You are coached by coaches who understand the game and the importance of the details related to the skill positions.  You then get to compete at tournaments against some of the best players in the Midwest and nation.

 

At Boom, Palmer was able to play both DB and WR.  He was the only Conant 2-way starter his junior and senior year.  As a senior (fall after playing for Boom), he nearly doubled the number of receptions to 56; had 1255 receiving yards; averaged  22 yards per catch; 11 TD passes and 2 PAT scores.  This while playing near every play of every game on offense and defense.  And, yes, I almost forgot, he was a special teams player for Conant.

 

The final point - - at Boom you also get exposure to scouts and the media."

 

~Tony Graham (Father of Palmer Graham, Alabama State DB)

 

 

 

"We personally thank the BOOM staff for their concern for our son's welfare, both on and off the football field.  Bobby grew so much in his two seasons with BOOM and in his five seasons training with the Acceleration staff.  Not only did he improve in every physical aspect of strength and speed, but he grew up the most mentally as an athlete.  The constant coaching, praise, constructive criticism, friendship, and drive that the BOOM/Acceleration provided for our son was what gave him an edge over his peers.  He has moved on to a full scholarship at Iowa State to play football.  He was a redshirt freshman this year and is looking forward to getting on the field next year.

Thank you is not enough to say to all of the staff for their dedication, hard work and the ability to push young athletes to reach their goals.  Proud to have our son be part of a program who does things the right way.....always caring first about the kids they coach."

~Bob and Joanie McMillen (Parents of Bobby McMillen, Iowa State Linebacker)

 

 

 

"BOOM was an awesome experience for Mikey on many fronts.  It was a great team atmosphere, with excellent coaching,  that allowed him to continue to grow as a player and as a young man.  He was able to work on his route running, the mechanics of catching, and his play following a catch.  It also afforded him the opportunity to play with other players from multiple High Schools and against some really great competition around the state, region, and nation.  Mikey gained all of these benefits and at the same time, and importantly, he had a blast and many good times.  The only downside of BOOM was it came during his last year of high school.  He had hoped it would have started much earlier in his high school or middle school years!  Thanks BOOM!"

 

~Rick Dudek (Father of Mikey Dudek, Illinois All-American WR)

 

 

 

"Thank you for this opportunity to share with you the wealth of experience that my son received at Boom. My son is a kid with a lot of potential. Coming into tryouts a coach would be excited about him and say, "this kid has IT" (and he does). Unfortunately, what you would get in tryouts and what you get in the game were a bit different. He lacked (past tense thanks to Boom)  aggressiveness and more confidence, especially when scouting his opponents. Although his skills are off the chart, Boom gave him that indescribable something he was missing. His game, confidence, understanding, and growth overall as an individual increased. When he hit the football field during high school this year- it all came out! A leader was developed during his time with Boom- on and off the field. In addition to his game's growth, more importantly his leaderships skills and classroom efforts increased tremendously. The college visits made him realize how real and important the education component is, especially when you desire to play beyond high school. And he's receiving an abundance of inquiries from colleges which he's excited about. 

 

One last thing; I am still shocked at what we got for what we paid. In all the years we've been a part of travel teams this by far was where we actually got a bang for our bucks!

 

Thank you, Boom!"

 

~PG (Mother of a D2 WR)

 

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"I bring him every week 4 hours away because I want him to get better every day and what could be better than him competing against the best guys in the state. The team has some of the best hands-on coaching you can get. I like that the team has a winning culture and is focused around helping the athletes at the end of day.”

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~Ced Mathis (Older brother of Gregory Thomas)

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Bridget and I wanted to thank the coaches at BOOM Football for the opportunity you provided our son, Eric. I think the level of instruction at BOOM is exceptional. You also foster an intense level of competitiveness and accountability among your players. You deliver a regional and national slate of tournaments second to none. That combination of instruction and competition against the best talent (often times in your own practices!) developed Eric into a much better player. We're grateful to you and the coaches for the time and effort you poured into it. You delivered! 

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~Ken Esch (Father of Eric Esch)

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"Boom is successful because they love their kids. You’re not staying in a program like Boom’s for five years unless you love it."

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~Baron Flenory (CEO of Pylon 7v7)

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"We got the opportunity this year to be a part of a great program in BOOM. We thank you for all you have done. You have been a very important part of our families lives. I enjoyed traveling and watching my son compete against other teams. My son had an outstanding time and learned a lot. I thank you all for believing in him and giving him the opportunity of educating him on how to read a defense, where the soft spots are, how to attack the ball, how to break out of cuts, and how to become dominate. He is now staring both ways thanks to the work he put in with BOOM and we are excited to use all of this knowledge to transition him into his Senior year and onto college. You have put him so far ahead of where other student athletes are. I encourage everyone to work with BOOM, you won’t go wrong!!"

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~Terrill McCray Sr. (Father of Terrill McCray Jr., D1 WR)

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"To be successful you have to be around successful people. BOOM puts you around the best kids in the Chicago area and then you go out and compete against the best kids in the country."

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~Spencer Davis (Father of Drake Davis, D1 QB)

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"I like BOOM because it makes you think. The competition is like no other. They take your better and make it your best."

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~Crystal Newsome (Mother of Greg Newsome, 1st Rd NFL Draft Pick)

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"First off, I really appreciate the approach to coaching. Expectations are clear and players are held accountable, no matter the number of stars they have next to their name. That creates a culture of trust and hard work that isn't found in many "pay-to-play" club sports organizations. The game is also taught at a high level while constantly looking for ways to help  players grow and improve. That said, nothing is sugar coated and instruction is direct. My son learned a ton from BOOM about the game of football and, more importantly, life. As much as I have tried to highlight character development and the ingredients for mental toughness and peak performance to my son over the years, he listened to the Club 212 messages and lessons far more intently. He also saw these messages backed up with the coaching decisions made and the way the team was led. I am thankful for this more than anything else.

As an organization, the thing that surprised me the most about BOOM was the quick and immediate "family" vibe that my son had in his first and only season. He said to me well after the season how close he feels to many of his teammates and even the guys that played on other BOOM teams. While I don't always love the hype and hoopla BS of BOOM, there was clearly a deeper connection being made between the players and coaches that went beyond just winning games and championships. Thank you for providing a competitive cauldron and a home for my son. BOOM has already had a lifelong impact on him that will benefit him well beyond his playing days."

 

~Chris Livatino (HS Athletic Director and Father of Colin Livatino, college QB)

 

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"Why Tryout for Boom-
You’ll get a sense from the tryouts that your son is among a unique group of talent. The best football players in the Chicagoland area are part of the BOOM program. The level of quality is not limited to athletes but also coaches. The BOOM coaches place significant emphasis on preparation both on and off the field. These coaches expect a certain level of effort that most high school coaches cannot require in their programs due to the varied background and skill levels available within their school district. When you assemble a special group of high-level athletes that desire a high level of play, the coaches can demand a certain level of excellence. BOOM athletes are held to a higher standard with both character and work ethic. The very best players are placed on the field for tournaments with the expectation to win. There are no politics involved in the BOOM program.  When a player outworks others at practice, he is rewarded with increased playing time.

The BOOM program creates an environment for growth, support for skill building, and reward for those willing to put in the work. BOOM takes the approach that their football players have high expectations off the field as well. Playing football comes with certain expectations: hard work on and off the field, high academic standards, respect of family and women. These values are stressed during pre-practice character development lessons on a weekly basis.  

The way an athlete prepares for a game, treats his teammates/opponents, and interacts with his coaches is telling of the type of man he is to become. The BOOM program prepares young athletes to become successful men both on and off the field.

Our experience with Boom-
Our son spent his sophomore and junior years playing for the BOOM program. We recognized from the first practice that we had joined a special group of athletes and coaches. BOOM seeks out the best of competition within the program but also with the competition in tournament play.  We realized quite early that the best of competition was making our son a better football player. Our son returned to his high school program with a greater degree of confidence both on and off the field.  

We were pleasantly surprised that the BOOM coaches equally stressed top-notch effort and character development. The weekly lessons on how to be a good teammate and young man were just as important as the on-field training. To have these top-notch, intense coaches speaking on one’s character impressed our family.

We are eternally grateful for the relationships forged through the BOOM program. My son connected with high level athletes throughout the Chicago suburbs that resurfaced at camps, game days, and high school playoffs. Wherever we traveled for football, there was likely to be a BOOM teammate or coach present that benefited my son in some manner.  These relationships continued throughout his recruiting process. 
Thanks to the BOOM program, we witnessed our son shine in the big games when it was needed most. He was prepared for the tense moments at the end of a game when a play was needed. He had experienced these moments throughout his time with BOOM and was prepared to perform. He returned to his high school team each year with a new level of skill. The high school coaches quickly recognized something very different about his game after his first season with BOOM.

Through the BOOM program, my son has made connections with coaches that continue to this day. His BOOM coach has come to watch him play for his high school and has been instrumental in his recruiting process. The coaches took a personal interest in my son and held him to a higher standard. When looking back on my son’s high school football career, I can’t imagine where he would be without BOOM."

 

~Shane York (Father of Carter York)
 

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