REC Camplin is tight-lipped about recruitment process

Jack Camplin has only been playing football for four years, but during his time with the St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs and York Region Lions, football has become part of his identity.

“Football to me means family, commitment, strong values and to believe that hard work and perseverance will prevail,” he said. “Ever since I first walked on the field my coach stressed the fact that we were a family, not just a team. The brotherhood that has formed over the years with my teammates and the foundation of collaboration and commitment to each other on and off the field has taught me more than I ever could have expected.”

Playing the receiver position gives Jack an advantage over most of the players on the field. His YRAA stats from last year are 14 receptions, 16.7 yards per catch, 234 yards and four touchdowns.

“My favourite thing about being a slot receiver is having the ability to gain speed prior to the snap of the ball, which allows me to predetermine how I will beat the defender,” Jack said. “I think my speed and anticipation on the field is what gives me the edge. Being able to watch the game unfold and know what is going to happen next, coupled with my speed, allows me to be in the right place at the right time.”

Being able to witness the growth of his team has been gratifying for Jack.

“I remember starting on the varsity team in 2014, with the majority of our players being in Grade 10,” he said. “Over the years we devoted a lot of time and effort into developing the credibility and strength of our program, and to now be nationally ranked is a huge honour.”

When it comes to style of play, some players attempt to emulate other players, but Jack doesn’t fall into that category, as he chooses to be a free spirit. “I don’t try to base my game off anyone else because I want to have aspects that defenders haven’t seen before,” Jack said. “I constantly work on my own style of football to keep defenders guessing.”

As far as the recruitment process goes, he has been tight-lipped about it.

“I do not wish to disclose any information related to next year school-wise,” he said. “All I’m going to say at the moment is that I’ve been narrowing down my choices and will be announcing it soon.”

His high school coaches have been “the most influential people” in his football career.

“They devoted countless hours to develop me both on the field and in my educational journey,” he said. “Their support, knowledge of the game and feedback on my development, has helped to shape my game, character and values.”

Jack doesn’t expect to get playing time “over the first couple of years.” That won’t discourage him, though, as he plans on working hard on the field and in the weight room “to show the coaches” that he can produce at the next level.

He believes he can handle whatever comes his way in university football.

“It will be a completely different level of football but I believe I will be able to make the transition,” Jack said. “I will be competing with first-year university players this summer as part of the York Region Lions while putting in extra work in the weight room to get ready for the first day of training camp.”

Last but not least, Jack aims to get a Business degree while playing football.

Jack Camplin
WR/HB
5’8, 155 lbs

Teams: St. Maximilian Kolbe Mustangs (high school), York Region Lions
Commitment: None
Official Visits: None
Considerations: Open
Class: 2017

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