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▶️ Show Notes
In this revealing episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, Cory sits down with Curtis Peery, Head Coach of Massanutten Military Academy’s post-graduate basketball program. Coach Peery, a former D1 assistant at Maryland Eastern Shore, shares a major program update – Massanutten’s basketball players no longer participate in military drills, making it significantly more appealing to recruits. Peery provides an insider’s look at what Division I coaches actually discuss in recruiting rooms, emphasizing how small details like hustle and effort often determine scholarship offers. With his team finishing third in the Elite Prep League and reaching the Elite Eight nationally, Peery breaks down his development system that has players in the gym three times daily and gaining up to 23 pounds of muscle in a single season. Perfect for families considering the prep school route as a college basketball pathway.
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⏱️Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction to Curtis Peery and Massanutten’s program changes
(01:24) Curtis’s background and path to coaching
(03:32) Lessons from D1 coaching applied to prep school
(05:39) Behind-the-scenes of D1 recruiting rooms
(08:11) Hustle vs. skill: what coaches prioritize
(09:43) Transition from D1 to Division III coaching
(12:06) Massanutten Military Academy program overview
(14:18) Military school clarification – what basketball players actually do
(17:02) Development approach and player transformation
(19:29) Finding tough, high-character players
(21:00) College placement strategy in the transfer portal era
(23:02) The future of prep school basketball
(24:03) What it takes to be a D1 guard
(24:44) Quick hitters: Best players, hobbies, and contact info
💡 Key Topics:
📌 Massanutten’s program shift away from military requirements for basketball players
📌 Behind-the-scenes insights on how D1 coaches evaluate recruits
📌 Daily development schedule: 6AM wake-up, three gym sessions, college courses
📌 College placement strategy in the competitive transfer portal era
📌 The importance of toughness and character in player recruitment
📌 Elite Prep League competition and national tournament experience
🗒️ About Curtis Peery:
Curtis Peery is the Head Coach of Massanutten Military Academy’s post-graduate basketball program in the Elite Prep League. A former Division I assistant coach at Maryland Eastern Shore under Frankie Allen, Peery brings D1 coaching experience to prep school player development, with his team finishing third in the EPL and reaching the Elite Eight nationally.
🔗 Connect with Curtis Peery:
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🔗 Connect with Cory:
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Email | coryheitz@gmail.com
Phone | 859-317-1166
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