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Marquis Barefield

Marquis Barefield

Marquis Barefield

 Football shaped who I am today, teaching me discipline, preparation, and leading by example. As a high school running back, I earned All-State honors and First Team All-PAC recognition before continuing my career at Kutztown University. That journey instilled the dedication and mindset needed to seize opportunities. After graduation, I b

 Football shaped who I am today, teaching me discipline, preparation, and leading by example. As a high school running back, I earned All-State honors and First Team All-PAC recognition before continuing my career at Kutztown University. That journey instilled the dedication and mindset needed to seize opportunities. After graduation, I built a career in business and now manage my own store with one of the industry’s leading painting companies. Joining Rising Elites allows me to give back by guiding athletes through the recruiting process, sharing do’s and don’ts, and providing the tools to excel. My goal for this clinic is to help players grow their skills, mindset, and leadership so they’re ready for success both on and off the field. 

Riley Michaels

Marquis Barefield

Marquis Barefield

 Football helped shape who I am today, teaching me discipline, preparation, and how to lead under pressure. As the starting quarterback at Pottsgrove High School, I developed strong decision-making skills and composure in high-pressure situations before continuing my academic journey at Cabrini University. That experience instilled the mi

 Football helped shape who I am today, teaching me discipline, preparation, and how to lead under pressure. As the starting quarterback at Pottsgrove High School, I developed strong decision-making skills and composure in high-pressure situations before continuing my academic journey at Cabrini University. That experience instilled the mindset and work ethic needed to earn opportunities.

After graduation, I built a career in business and now work as a Senior Business Analyst with a well-respected IT company, where I apply strategic thinking and problem-solving every day. Joining Rising Elites allows me to give back by mentoring athletes, sharing the do’s and don’ts of the recruiting process, and helping them develop the habits needed to succeed. My goal for this clinic is to help players grow their skills, confidence, and leadership so they’re prepared for success both on and off the field

CJ Jackson

CJ Jackson

CJ Jackson

 Football shaped who I am today, teaching me discipline, preparation, and how to lead by example. I played at Delaware Valley University before serving in the United States Air Force, experiences that instilled resilience, accountability, and the mindset needed to earn opportunities. That journey taught me the importance of showing up pre

 Football shaped who I am today, teaching me discipline, preparation, and how to lead by example. I played at Delaware Valley University before serving in the United States Air Force, experiences that instilled resilience, accountability, and the mindset needed to earn opportunities. That journey taught me the importance of showing up prepared and performing under pressure.

After my service, I built a professional career in the medical field with one of the industry’s leading organizations, where I continue to uphold high standards of excellence. Joining Rising Elites allows me to give back by guiding athletes, sharing do’s and don’ts, and helping them build the habits and mindset needed to succeed. My goal for this clinic is to help players grow their skills, confidence, and leadership so they’re ready for success both on and off the field.

Jeff Adams

CJ Jackson

CJ Jackson

 Football shaped who I am today, teaching me discipline, preparation, and how to lead by example. I played at Delaware Valley University before serving in the United States Air Force, experiences that instilled resilience, accountability, and the mindset needed to earn opportunities. That journey taught me the importance of showing up pre

 Football shaped who I am today, teaching me discipline, preparation, and how to lead by example. I played at Delaware Valley University before serving in the United States Air Force, experiences that instilled resilience, accountability, and the mindset needed to earn opportunities. That journey taught me the importance of showing up prepared and performing under pressure.

After my service, I built a professional career in the medical field with one of the industry’s leading organizations, where I continue to uphold high standards of excellence. Joining Rising Elites allows me to give back by guiding athletes, sharing do’s and don’ts, and helping them build the habits and mindset needed to succeed. My goal for this clinic is to help players grow their skills, confidence, and leadership so they’re ready for success both on and off the field.

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