Welcome back to The Quarterback’s Room, a real-talk quarterback podcast for serious youth, middle school, and high school QBs, parents, and coaches who want to understand what it actually takes to develop, compete, and advance to the next level. Hosted from the heart of Florida football, we break down quarterback training, youth football politics, high school program culture, and the new world of college recruiting, NIL, and the transfer portal in a way real families can use. In this grand relaunch episode, we catch up on Miles’ journey from youth ball to junior varsity, including his recovery from a spiral ankle fracture suffered on a touchdown throw, his return through flag and 7-on-7, and his transition into a Christian high school program that emphasizes faith, family, school, then football. We talk candidly about the problems of “daddy ball” in youth football, why choosing the right coaching environment matters more than stats, and how working out with varsity as a 12-year-old changes expectations and development. The Quarterback’s Room is brought to you by Florida Football Prep (FFP) — Florida’s emerging hub for player evaluations, camps, custom team gear, and now the FFP Elite 7-on-7 league, built for competitive players who want to be truly prepared for high school and college football, not just to “play for fun.” Florida Football Prep is also launching evaluation camps where athletes can earn an official star rating, verified 40 and shuttle times, and measured height, weight, and wingspan to help them stand out in recruiting. We also spotlight Quarterbacks Academy by Michael Slack, successor to National Football Academies, and break down what makes elite QB training different: fewer “funky drills,” more game scenarios, deep coverage work, fronts, open-space concepts, and serious attention to mechanics and footwork. Miles shares what he learned from a high-level, invite-only camp and why advanced classroom sessions matter just as much as throwing sessions for quarterbacks who want to play varsity and beyond. From being season ticket holders at the University of Florida and long-time followers of UCF, to reacting to the 5-for-5 eligibility rule, transfer portal, NIL, roster caps, and the idea of SEC/Big Ten “super leagues,” we connect Miles’ local journey to the bigger forces reshaping college football. If you care about quarterback development, youth football culture, and where the sport is headed—from peewee (K2 ball) to full-size high school football—you’re in the right room
