What is takes to be a top High School Quarterback in the United States

Summary
Baylin Trujillo, a former Division I quarterback and private quarterback coach, shares his journey and insights on training young athletes. He emphasizes the importance of starting sports at a young age and playing multiple sports to develop motor skills, cognitive skills, leadership skills, and coordination. Trujillo believes that quarterback play is 90% mental and that natural ability is crucial for the position. He highlights the need for quarterbacks to have a strong understanding of the game, including their responsibilities, the defense, protections, play calls, and concepts. Trujillo also emphasizes the importance of being coachable and embracing the process of training and development. In this conversation, Baylin Trujillo emphasizes the importance of tough coaching and the need for athletes to earn their success. He believes in pushing athletes to their limits and not sugarcoating their performance. Trujillo also stresses the significance of mental strength and understanding the game as key qualities for quarterbacks. He encourages parents to support their children's passions and to provide honest evaluations of their abilities. Trujillo concludes by highlighting the importance of reading the Bible and building a relationship with God.

 

Keywords

Baylin Trujillo, Division I quarterback, private quarterback coach, training, young athletes, starting sports, multiple sports, motor skills, cognitive skills, leadership skills, coordination, quarterback play, mental, natural ability, understanding the game, coachable, training process, coaching, tough coaching, earning success, mental strength, understanding the game, parents, evaluations, passion, Bible, God

 

Takeaways

• Starting sports at a young age and playing multiple sports helps develop various skills and attributes in young athletes.
• Quarterback play is primarily a mental game, with about 90% of the position relying on mental abilities.
• Natural ability and a feel for the game are crucial for quarterbacks, although skills can be taught and developed.
• Quarterbacks need to have a strong understanding of the game, including their responsibilities, the defense, protections, play calls, and concepts.
• Being coachable and embracing the training process are essential for success in quarterback development. Tough coaching is essential for athletes to reach their full potential and not be misled by false praise.
• Mental strength and understanding the game are crucial qualities for quarterbacks.
• Parents should support their children's passions and provide honest evaluations of their abilities.
• Reading the Bible and building a relationship with God can bring positivity and gratitude into athletes' lives.

Titles

• The Mental Game of Quarterback Play
• The Role of Natural Ability in Quarterbacking The Importance of Tough Coaching and Earning Success
• Developing Mental Strength and Understanding the Game

Sound Bites

• "Getting them in there early...is going to be more beneficial later on down the road."
• "Quarterback is all mental...90% mental."
• "I believe you're born with that ability...kids are born to be a quarterback."
• "You earn the good job because at the end of the day, that's not going to get you better."
• "I don't dummy down things. I don't dummy down my terminology when it comes to training."
• "Fall in love with the process of work ethic commitment, honing your craft."

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background

17:04Starting Sports at a Young Age

21:36The Mental Aspect of Quarterback Play

26:14The Role of Natural Ability in Becoming a Successful Quarterback

26:47The Significance of Being Coachable

27:12Supporting and Encouraging Children's Involvement in Sports

31:53Qualities of a Successful Quarterback

37:32Supporting Your Child's Passion

49:03Finding Purpose and Gratitude in Sports

51:58The class athlete outro music.mp3