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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 21, 2017
- 2 min
BOOM 7v7 FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions: How many athletes will make the BOOM teams? Chicago 18u 7v7 - 4 teams of 24 each BOOM Kings (National Team) BOOM Thrones (National Team) BOOM Reign (Regional Team) BOOM Castle (Local Team) St. Louis 18u 7v7 - 2 teams of 24 each BOOM Dynasty (Regional Team) BOOM Majesty (Regional Team) Chicago 15u 7v7 - 2 teams of 24 each BOOM Crowns (National Team) BOOM Royalty (Regional Team) St. Louis 15u 7v7 - 1 team of 24 athletes BOOM Kingdom (Regional Team) C
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Gus Ramos @G1Bound
- Jul 21, 2017
- 1 min
Midwest BOOM Announces 2018 Season Tryout Schedule
In just 5 years, the Midwest BOOM organization has won 32 tournaments, including 4 National Championships and 5 National Championship Runner-Ups. On top of that, BOOM has helped over 250 athletes receive athletic college scholarships. When it comes to maximizing your off-season, there is no better program than BOOM in the nation. BOOM focuses on advanced skill development, national competition, and maximum off-season exposure. Without further ado, the Midwest BOOM 2018 seaso
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 21, 2017
- 1 min
Get To Know Lyons Township's J.J. Dutton
Jaden (JJ) Dutton - Lyons Township High School, LaGrange IL Class Of 2019 Quarterback and Cornerback Tell us about your off-season? My off-season consisted of strength and conditioning, Next Level quarterbacks training, Elmhurst QB camp, Rise and Fire QB camp, Carthage High School camp, 7 v 7 football, and LTHS football camp What college camps did you attend this summer? I attended Indiana, University of Iowa, Lake Forest, Western MI, and Nevada's camps. What colleges have sh
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 21, 2017
- 1 min
Hinsdale Central's Matt Bobak Recaps Off-season, Goals For The Fall
Matthew Bobak - Hinsdale Central HS, Class Of 2019 Primary Position; RB and Slot Secondary Position; OLB and Safety Tell us about your off-season? Played with Midwest Boom for my 4th year (started in 7th grade), ran Track for my school as a Sprinter (100, 200, 4x100 and 4x200) and participated in the state track finals in the 4x200 What college camps did you attend this summer? I did 6 camps; Rise & Fire, Northwestern, North Central College (with Minnesota and Bowling Green),
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 19, 2017
- 1 min
Brother Rice's Jayshon Means Prepares For A Big Season
Jayshon Means, 2019 Brother Rice HS, CB/WR/KR Tell us about your off-season? This off-season I wrestled, ran track and played 7v7 for Midwest Boom. It was an amazing opportunity playing against the best players in the state and also the country. What college camps did you attend this summer? Rise and fire, Northwestern, Lake forest and Valparaiso What colleges have shown interest in you? The recruiting process is starting for me. What colleges are you interested in? My dream
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 19, 2017
- 1 min
Class Of '19 QB Peyton Brown Checks In
Peyton Brown - Class Of 2019 St. Charles North - Quarterback Tell us about your off-season? Completed my 2nd season of Boom 7on7. Practiced with high school team, film sessions with my offensive coordinator, private quarterback training, weight lifting and speed and agility training. In addition, completing ACT prep classes 's What college camps did you attend this summer? Purdue University, North Central College camp for one day, and local Chicagoland showcases. I was invite
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 18, 2017
- 1 min
A Name You Should Know: Joliet West's Kevon Dorris ('19)
Kevon Dorris - Joliet West High School Class of 2019 WR/ATH. Tell us about your off-season? My offseason was good! I worked with my QB at Joliet West and did BOOM. I focused on my route running, release techniques, and improving my hands. I also worked on developing my speed and footwork. I got coached up by a lot of good coaches who have taught me to play at a high level at all times. What college camps did you attend this summer? I attended University of Missouri, Northwe
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 16, 2017
- 1 min
Top 2019 WR Prospect, Hillcrest's Corey Crooms, Checks In
Corey Crooms, 2019 Hillcrest High School- Country Club Hills, IL., WR Tell us about your off-season? I have been really busy during my off-season. I ran track for my high school, I did some training with Next Level Performance, EFT Football Academy and Acceleration. I just finish competing with Midwest Boom the #1 7v7 team in the country. I started out playing with Boom Purple and ended the season playing with Boom Black. Being giving the opportunity to play for Midwest Boom
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 16, 2017
- 1 min
Top 2019 DB Prospect, Nazareth's Diamond Evans, Checks In:
Nazareth Academy's Diamond Evans emerged this off-season as one of the top DB prospects in Illinois' Class Of 2019. Known for his viral one hand interception during the IMG Midwest Regional Championship, Diamond backed up his talents at the North Central, Northwestern, and NIU prospect camps this summer. Since then he has received numerous D1 and D2 interest but will remain interested in "any college that offers" him. Diamond spent the off-season playing with BOOM, working
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Storm Warner @BOOMCoachStorm
- Jul 15, 2017
- 4 min
The Midwest's Top Athletes Share Their BOOM Experience
"I think that BOOM is the premier place to be if you want to develop skills and maturity for the next level, Boom has helped me developed my game, and allowed me to play against some of the best players in the country. With all the talent on our team it allowed us to compete at a high level. Without this boom experience I believe I wouldn't be at the place I am today to compete for scholarships and have a college of my choice." Greg Newsome - Northwestern Commit "Boom has not
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 14, 2017
- 1 min
Get To Know Waubonsie's Brandon Guido
Brandon Guido - Class Of ’19 Waubonsie Valley - Safety, RB Tell us about your off-season? My summer’s been pretty much non-stop with Boom Nationals, the start of Waubonsie’s camp, Waubonsie’s Summer Baseball & my ESP Travel team. It’s been crazy, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. The weekend before the 4th of July we played 9 7v7 games in the Red Grange Classic getting to the semi’s followed by 8 tournament baseball games and a Prep Baseball Report 16U Championship. What
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 13, 2017
- 1 min
Nazareth's Jeremy Puckett Prepares For A Big Junior Season
Jeremy Puckett - Class Of 2019 Nazareth Academy ATH: WR, DE, S Tell us about your off-season? I worked out at Acceleration, played lacrosse, played 7v7 with Midwest Boom, I was named tournament MVP at the Michigan elite tournament in Detroit. The highlight of my offseason was competing with some of the best talent in the nation at IMG Academy at nationals What college camps did you attend this summer? Irish Invasion, North Central, Northern IL, Rise and Fire prospect camp Wha
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 13, 2017
- 1 min
Vianney's Kyren Williams Recaps Off-Season, Talks Season Goals
Kyren Williams, Class of 2019 St. John Vianney High School- St. Louis, MO ATH: WR (SB), RB, Wildcat QB, Safety, Kickoff Return, Punt Return and Punter. Tell us about your off-season? I am a student of the game so in the off-season I work hard to improve myself and my game. Playing BOOM has allowed me to play with and against top players in the nation. I play basketball in the off season to cross train. I also workout to increase my strength, agility and speed. What college ca
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 12, 2017
- 1 min
Waubonsie Valley's Harper Cole ('19) Checks In
Harper Cole - 2019 Waubonsie Valley, WR Tell us about your off-season? I played on Boom Black for 3 tournaments including both national championships as well as playing on Boom Yellow for most of the year. I went to the University of Arkansas football camp as well as several local camps like North Central College and Rise and Fire. What college camps did you attend this summer? University of Arkansas and North Central College. What colleges have shown interest in you? I have
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 12, 2017
- 1 min
Brother Rice's Dylan Summers ('19) Checks In
Dylan Summers, 2019 Brother Rice HS, WR/PR Tell us about your off-season? I spent most of my off-season either weight training, running track for my high school, and playing for the #1 ranked 7v7 team in the country- Midwest Boom. Boom gave me a chance to play against some of the best in the country. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to get training and coaching from guys so passionate about a sport that I'm so passionate about. What college camps did you attend this
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 12, 2017
- 1 min
Andrean's Zack Merrill ('19) Checks In
Zack Merrill - 2019 Andrean High School QB Tell us about your off-season? Very productive in off season, I worked on gaining muscle and getting my speed up. Worked on throwing mechanics as well. What college camps did you attend this summer? Attended the IU football camp and really got noticed by the staff. Very fun camp. Very competitive and learned a lot. What colleges have shown interest in you? Schools that have reached out to me are; Princeton, Penn, Boston College, New
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J.R. Niklos @jrniklos
- Jul 12, 2017
- 1 min
Neuqua Valley's Brandt Stare ('19) Checks In
Brandt Stare, Class of 2019 Neuqua Valley WR Tell us about your off-season? During the offseason BOOM helped me progress a lot as a player and it provided me with an opportunity to play against and with some of the best players in the country. I also have been training at Acceleration to gain speed as well as quickness, higher vertical, etc... What college camps did you attend this summer? I only attended the NIU camp What colleges have shown interest in you? I am just now st
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Gus Ramos @G1Bound
- Jul 10, 2017
- 1 min
2017 Season Recap
The Midwest BOOM 7-on-7 Club season came to an end in late June. BOOM finished the year being ranked No.1 and No.2 in the country by NFA7v7. Over a 6 month stretch the club won 9 out of 10 regular season tournaments at the high school level. Accomplishments - No.1 Ranked Team in Illinois -BOOM currently has 19 athletes committed to Division 1 college programs for the class of 2018. -9 Club Championships - 1st program to qualify 3 Club Teams for the IMG National Championship K
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