The Golden League Football teams had the opportunity to showcase their talent and skills together for college coaches and recruiters. The Showcase was organized by AVC (Antelope Valley College) head football coach, Gordon Russell. “I wanted a one stop shop for the College Coaches to recruit the Golden League Football Players. This valley is very talented; our Student Athletes deserve the accolades/recognition.” said Coach Russell. “We want all of our student Athletes to understand that this valley has always been and still is relevant with A great School District and Great Co-Curricular activity program.”

All rising juniors and seniors that met the NCAA criteria were qualified to participate in the showcase. The student athletes participated in a number of  drills in order to record their new statistics. The exercises included the L- Drill, Pro-Shuttle, 40 yard dash, Broad Jump as well as competing in one on one competitions. Not only did this allow the students to challenge themselves but it also gave them the opportunity to impress any incognito college recruiters that could be watching them. 

“I’m  really  interested  in  out  of  state,  I’m  interested  in  Miami” said Joshua Suarez an 11th grade Quarterback from Palmdale High School, “ I  feel  like.  I  overperformed  many  quarterbacks  that  are  here. I trained  a  lot. I feel  like  me  showing  my  talents  today  is  going  to  prove  to  these  college  coaches  what  they  are  missing.” 

Throughout the day, student athletes were able to encourage their teammates while also getting to network with other rivaling schools. A unique way to end the school year and look forward to next year’s football season. “You  know,  A  showcase  like  this  encourages  our  students  by  putting  them  in  front  of  everybody, so  they  can  see  where  they  stand,  where  they  measure  up  against  the  other  competition  out  here  in  Antelope  Valley.” stated Palmdale High School Head Football Coach, Anthony Coleman. “ I’m  just  excited  to  get  out  in  front  of  all  these  other  coaches,  high  school  and  college  coaches,  and  see  what  they  can  do.”