Raising Elite Sons in a Soft Culture πΊπΈ
Published: Sun, 03/01/26
Updated: Sun, 03/01/26
NOTE: Time and Zoom link will be sent to Long Island Elite National Team players, families, and coaches via TeamSnap. Β This isnβt just another meeting. This is the Long Island Elite Football difference. Real recruiting expertise backed up by resumes not one-liners and fake recruiting accounts. Β For 15 years, Long Island Elite has developed young men the right way: technical football IQ, relentless work ethic, character, and accountability. From youth fields in Nassau and Suffolk to nationally relevant high school programs and Power Five recruiting boards. Β But football alone isnβt the edge. Β The edge is understanding the process. Β Branding the right way, not chasing hype, but building credibility. Ethics, because reputation travels faster than a 40 time. Academics, because transcripts open doors long before offers do. Social media because exposure without discipline is dangerous. Time management because elite players donβt driftβ¦ they execute. Β This B.E.A.S.T. Session is about what happens off the field that determines what happens on it. Β We are not here to create moments. Β We are here to create men who can handle moments. Β For our National Team families and Coaches, this is part of The Blueprint. Β The same standard that has shaped high-character competitors prepared for high school, college, and beyond as well as Coaches that have moved on to top high school positions. Β Learn the process. Β #TheBlueprintLIE495
Β What separates great coaches from insecure ones?Β Β Mindset. In Episode 5 of Byronic Heroes, Benjamin Carey breaks down the defining difference between a growth mindset and a scarcity mindset in coaching β and why that difference determines culture, development, and long-term impact.Β Β Scarcity-driven coaching operates from fear: Fear of losing control. Fear of outside training. Fear of players growing beyond the program.Β Β Growth-driven coaching operates from strength: Confidence. Collaboration. Standards. Long-term vision.Β Β This episode explores:Β β’ The psychology of growth vs. scarcity in leadershipΒ β’ How ego quietly poisons team cultureΒ β’ Why insecure coaching limits young athletesΒ β’ The difference between control and stewardshipΒ β’ How disciplined leadership creates opportunity instead of fearΒ Β This is not just a football conversation.Β Β Itβs about standards. Itβs about responsibility. Itβs about what kind of man you are when you lead.Β Β βοΈ Discipline | Tradition | Honor β For men who live by the Code.Β Β π Hosted by Benjamin J. Carey Creator of Byronic Heroes: The Podcast and Co-Founder of Long Island Elite FootballΒ Β π New YorkΒ Β π Subscribe for new episodes
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ππ’ππ‘πππ₯ ππππ’πππ¨ ππππ ππ Played varsity as a freshman at Miller Place High School this fall. When the season ended, he stepped up joining the Long Island Elite National Team and putting together a standout weekend at the New Yearβs Bowl in Texas. One of the most instrumental playmakers in San Antonio, impacting the game on offense, defense, and special teams.Β Β Wide Receiver Eval:Β Polished route runner with a strong understanding of leverage and spacing. Comfortable winning in contested situations over the middle and down the field. Tracks the ball cleanly on verticals and consistently finishes through contact. Shows real YAC ability, balance, burst, and competitive finish.Β Β Defensive / ST Value:Β Natural ball skills translate on defense with key interceptions and good anticipation in coverage. Plays with urgency on special teams and changes field position. High motor. Highly competitive. Detail-oriented in his work.
Trustworthy player who does his job and then some. Stock continues to trend up. Β Β
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Enjoyed camp last week with some of our top 8th graders, but nothing here is built by one man.
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Β Coaches from Public and Private High Schools, and former Division 1, Semi-Pro, and NFL coaches and players collaborated at the event. Β Due to the overwhelming success last year we have created TWO dates for this year's combine and added multiple stations and more staff. The combine will again be led by Justin Kull from Revolution Athletics, Coach King from Big Dawg Athletes, and other top football influencers from the region!Β Β Visit Instagram for all the highlights @lielitefootball Β Β @geraldfilardi47 Β Turnout was tremendous! Hundreds of players from 7 to 16 years old measured their laser timed 40 and showcased their skills. Β PAUL LONGO, WILLIAM FLOYD Β β‘οΈ The top football staff on LI! Β βοΈ π ππππ ππππππ πππππ π πππππππ πΊπΈ Β ππ― π¬πππ₯π¦ π’π π¦π¨ππππ¦π¦ Β #LIE495 #pursueexcellence #beastsoftheeast #football #youthfootball #footballrecruiting #longisland #newyork Β Β
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Β WE ARE NOT JUST A "TOURNAMENT TEAM" Β Our Long Island Elite National Team program works with young football players and their families to develop their on and off the field skills and raise them into fine men of character.Β Β We educate players and their families at a very young age on the details of the high school and college recruitment journey. We do things how they do in the football hotbeds of the country.Β Β Our players and families are passionate about advanced level football, and we teach them #TheBlueprintLIE495 way of getting recruited.Β Β We give players an unbiased recommendation of what skill camps, college camps, trainers, and programs to attend and which ones to avoid.Β Β We tell players when to attend these camps and programs, what to do before they go, what to do while they are there, and what to do afterwards.Β Β We make phone calls and connections for specific (qualified) players on their behalf before they attend such camps. Β We teach players how to set up their social media properly, what platforms they should be on, what their bios should look like, what to post, what not to post, which hashtags to use, who to tag, and who not to tag.Β Β We don't tell players what high school or college to go to, but WE DO ARM THEM WITH A WEALTH OF FACTS AND INFORMATION to assist them in making their best choice; a choice that fits them whether public or private.Β Β We teach them how to make phone calls to high school and college coaches, who to call, and what to say.Β Β We provide players and their families with a simple proven system to help them get to a high school or college that fits them best and aligns with their goals. Sometimes it is a school in their town, other times it is a school abroad.Β Β WE ARE A PROGRAM WITH AN UNBIASED AGENDA THAT DELIVERS A ROBUST EDUCATION AND PROVIDES FACTS, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES TO HELP PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILIES MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS. Β We have a Media and Ethics Training to teach players how to give a proper handshake, how to carry themselves, how to speak articulately, posture and body language tips, how to speak to coaches and people of influence, how to interview, what to say and what not to say, how to listen (yes listening is a skill), what to wear on college visits, how to sit for an interview, how to sit for dinner, how to operate from an abundance and growth mindset vs a scarcity mindset, and more.Β Β We teach players how to act like men of character during games, after they score a touchdown, after they win, after they lose, after bad officiating calls. We teach them how to dress and act respectfully when traveling and representing their families, town, and school. We teach them how to act like men of character in school, at home, in their inter-personal relationships, in their jobs, during their interviews, and we show them examples of what to avoid.Β Β Our program teaches life lessons that transcend the field. Β Β Coaches don't just want talented players, THEY WANT GOOD MEN!!! Β All of this is part of the Long Island Elite Football Program. It is woven into the fabric of everything we do.Β Β We do this starting with players and their families at 6 years old. If you think that is fanatical, this program is not for you. You would be better served by going to one of the "recreational" programs out there. We encourage multi-sport athletes, especially at the younger ages, but this program is home for kids that choose football over all other sports. If you are looking for a parent influenced program, if you believe in modified football rules, coaches on the field, equal playing time, everyone gets a trophy, or you are easily offended, this program is not for you. Our professional coaches direct the program not the parents. It is for kids looking for skill and character development combined with recruiting help.Β Β Our successful list of players and coaches speaks for itself. Remember this when you are talking to your local "Know it All".Β Β Reach for your dreams, never settle, and BE YOUR OWN BEST ADVOCATE. QUESTION EVERYTHING! Β Β
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