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2022 FBU TOP GUN SHOWCASE
OFFICIAL EVENT PACKET
#FBUTopGun
EVENT ITINERARY
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TOP GUN ITINERARY
EVENT REGISTRATION
Registration for all student-athletes will take place at the Paradise Coast
Sports Complex (3868 City Gate Blvd. N, Naples, FL 34117)
All Student-Athletes will receive official FBU Top Gun Showcase Swag Bag.
Attendees will have the chance to participate in fun activities, interact with
sponsors, purchase apparel, etc.
Early Registration & Combine Testing
• Registration: Thursday, July 7th | 4:00pm – 7:00pm
• Combine (23-26): Thursday, July 7th | 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Regular Registration
• 2026-2028: Friday, July 8th | 12:00pm – 3:45pm
• 2023-2025: Friday, July 8th | 1:00pm – 5:45pm
• Combine (23-26): Friday, July 8th | 1:45pm – 3:45pm
Welcome Orientation
• 2023-2028: Friday, July 8th | 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Registration Overview
Area Activity
A Registration Entrance
B Athlete & Sponsor Activities
C Warmup Field
D Combine Testing
E Welcome Orientation
OPENING CEREMONIES
Opening Ceremonies will take place on Friday, July
8th in the Football Stadium at the Paradise Coast
Sports Complex from 6:00pm – 6:30pm
All attendees are invited to attend the Opening
Ceremonies – parents, siblings, family members,
student-athletes, etc.!
The Opening Ceremonies will be filled with coach
introductions, player expectations, schedule
review, surprise guests and MORE!
DON’T MISS OUT ON WHAT WE HAVE IN
STORE FOR OPENING CEREMONIES AT THE
2022 FBU TOP GUN SHOWCASE!!!
FBU x SOLDIER 360 BOOTH
Once you get your 2022 FBU Top Gun Swag Bag, put your jersey
on and stop in the cove to participate in our 360 Photo Booth
courtesy of Soldier Sports!
Athletes, parents, siblings, etc. are all welcome to join in on the
fun and make their own FBU Top Gun Showcase memory at the
Soldier Sports 360 Booth!
Once you capture your memory, you’ll be sent a link to share
your video directly on social media!
And…at FBU, we like to compete! The video with the most
likes/shares/comments will win $500 Soldier Sports Gift Card
Learn more about Soldier Sports by clicking HERE
COMBINE ACTIVITIES
The UC Report will be on-site to execute all Combine
Measurements and Testing during registration on Thursday &
Friday. Combine Activities are open to student-athletes in the
2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 grad classes ONLY.
The following will be tested & captured:
Height, Weight & Wingspan
40-yard Dash presented by Naples CVB
L-Cone Drill presented by NCSA
Short Shuttle Drill presented by SoHoodie
Vertical Jump presented by Gatorade
Thanks to our sponsors, the top performer for each combine drill
will receive an official FBU Top Gun Sponsor Prize Pack.
Results will be provided to participants via email once the event
concludes on Sunday
NSCA “COOL ZONE”
We know Florida can get HOT in July, so get out of the heat in
the NCSA Cool Zone located near the JumboTron!
Our partner, NCSA, will be on-site throughout Top Gun to
provide parents & players with valuable information on the
college recruiting process!
And, while you’re learning about college recruiting, cool down
with shaded tents, large misting fans and get a free personal
NCSA mini-fan to take with you!
Over the past 20 years, NCSA has refined the tools that student-
athletes need during the college recruiting process to find their
college match. NCSA is the largest and most-experienced college
athlete recruiting network in the world!
NCSA will be on-site throughout Top Gun to provide recruiting
information and personalized advice for every student-athlete at
Top Gun. Student-Athletes will have the chance to schedule
individual 1v1 sessions with an NCSA Staff member at Top Gun.
GATORADE SWEAT PATCH
Gatorade will be on-site throughout Top Gun to help student-
athletes stay hydrated, recover and perform their best.
On top of every student-athlete receiving an official Gatorade
Water Bottle and Gatorade Towel, all student-athletes will have
the chance to receive the Gx Sweat Patch!
SOHOODIE STATION
Every student-athlete in attendance will be outfitted with an
official FBU Top Gun Showcase SoHoodie!
Student-Athletes will have the chance to view custom SoHoodie
products, play fun games and interact with reps from SoHoodie
during Registration at the SoHoodie Station!
Learn more about SoHoodie by clicking HERE
PRACTICE SESSIONS
Top Gun Practice Sessions for all student-athletes will take place at the
Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Friday, July 8th
• 2023/2024/2025: Practice #1 | 6:45pm – 8:30pm
• 2026/2027/2028: Practice #1 | 4:00pm – 5:45pm
Saturday, July 9th
• 2023/2024/2025: Practice #2 | 11:30am – 1:15pm
• 2023/2024/2025 Practice #3 | 3:30pm – 5:15pm
• 2026/2027/2028: Practice #2 | 9:30am – 11:15am
• 2026/2027/2028: Practice #3 | 1:30pm – 3:15pm
Sunday, July 10th
• 2023/2024/2025: Practice #4 | 9:45am – 11:30am
• 2026/2027/2028: Practice #4 | 1:15pm – 3:00pmFBU APP & SOCIAL MEDIA
The FBU App will be
used to communicate
alerts during Top Gun
Download from your
app store today!
Click to Download
Follow The Action
@FootballUniversity
@footballuniversity
@FBUcamp
@footballuniversityfbu
@FootballUniversityEXPOSURE & RECRUITING
247sports, the premier scouting & recruiting service in the
country, will be on-site evaluating student-athletes, creating
profiles & providing full media coverage during all three (3) days
The UC Report will be on-site as well to scout all 2023, 2024,
2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 student-athletes in attendance and
sending full reports to 64 Power 5 Schools
What To Know..
• Over 25% of the 2021 FBU Freshman All-American Bowl
athletes were invited from Top Gun
• Each year at Top Gun, 200 HS underclassmen are invited to
the National Combine at the All-American Bowl
• Each Year at Top Gun, 100 athletes are invited to the FBU
Futures Showcase in Naples, FL during Championship Week
• All-FBU Top Gun Teams are named and released nationally for
each class through 247Sports and other media outlets
• All-American Bowl on NBC invites are awarded at Top GunTOP GUN AWARDS
By Grad Class
• 2028: All Top Gun Team | Invite To FBU Futures Showcase
• 2027: All Top Gun Team | Invite To FBU Futures Showcase
• 2026: All Top Gun Team | Invite To FBU Futures Showcase
• 2026: FBU Freshman All-American Bowl | 25 Total Invites
• 2025: All Top Gun Team | Invite to National Combine (24-25 class only)
• 2024: All Top Gun Team | Invite to National Combine (24-25 class only)
• 2023: All Top Gun Team
• 2023: All American Bowl on NBC | 5 Total InvitesMEALS & LODGING
Meals
Athletes are on their own for meals. Food will NOT be provided
Outside Food & Beverage is NOT allowed into the Paradise Coast
Sports Complex. A variety of local food truck options will be
available at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex for attendees
Gatorade products will be provided during camp. If you have
food allergies, please let us know 5 days before attending
Lodging
Lodging is the full responsibility of the student-athlete and their
parents/guardians. We have negotiated discounted rates at a variety
of hotels throughout Collier County in Naples, FL.
To view available lodging options and book your rooms, please click
the following link: FBU Top Gun Hotel Options
For all lodging related questions, please call 888-279-4685 (ext.
713) or email amy.chanez@apex-events.comTHINGS TO DO
The Paradise Coast
Find unforgettable adventures for every season in Naples, Marco
Island and the Everglades #ParadiseCoast
From swamp buggies to Dale Chihuly artworks, gator-spotting to
gallery-hopping, and trophy beaches to award-winning golf,
Florida's Paradise Coast is defined by its delightful diversity.
In this place of beautiful contrasts, you can find adventure on land
or water, witness natural wonders or man-made masterpieces,
and seek relaxation in sophisticated spas or in scenic, wild nature.
No matter your style, and no matter the season,
you'll find your version of Paradise in Naples, FL.
Click HERE to see the full list of things to do!
Fishing Adventures
Take a break from the action and spend
some time on the water while you’re
down in the #ParadiseCoast
Visit www.naplesfloridafishing.com or
contact Pat Gould (fishadv@comcast.net)
to book your family fishing adventure!
Tour The Town
Need a ride? Want to see
everything the Paradise
Coast has to offer? Then
visit, www.nttep.com for
all your transportation
and Naples Tour needs!APPAREL & MERCHANDISE Official Top Gun and FBU Apparel will be available on- site for purchase during the FBU Top Gun Showcase!
MESSAGE FROM PCSC
TOP GUN FAQ’S
• We are flying in from out of state, what is the best airport to fly into?
➢ Fort Myers (RSW) | 40 minutes to Naples, FL
➢ Punta Gorda (PGD) | 60 minutes to Naples, FL
➢ Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) | 90 minutes to Naples, FL
➢ Miami (MIA) | 105 minutes to Naples, FL
➢ Tampa (TPA) | 150 minutes to
• What about lodging? Are there any preferred/discounted hotel options?
➢ YES! We have negotiated discounted rates at multiple hotels throughout
Naples, FL – you can book your lodging arrangements HERE
• Do players need to bring anything with them?
➢ YES! All student-athletes should bring cleats, and water bottle! We
recommend also bringing extra shorts, extra shirts, towels, notebook, pen
and shoes/slides
• What about helmets and pads? Do student-athletes need those?
➢ Student-athletes do NOT need to bring any pads with them to the Top Gun
Showcase – this is a non-padded event
➢ All Linemen MUST bring their own Hard-Shell Helmet
➢ All Skill Positions will be required to wear a Soft-Shell Helmet throughout the
event. Soft-Shell Helmets will be available to rent ($30 total for weekend)
• Will there be any photos or videos from the event that we can view?
➢ YES! The FBU Media team will be capturing the event from start to finish.
Real-Time and Post-Event Photos/Videos can be viewed on our various FBU
Social Media Channels
• Our family wants to explore Naples, FL while we’re in town for Top Gun.
Any suggestions on where to go and what do?
• YES! View the official Paradise County Visitor’s Guide courtesy of Collier
County by clicking HERE2022 FBU TOP GUN SHOWCASE
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