Testimonials
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Seth Benson, 2017 Gatorade Player of the Year (Recruit, Iowa Hawkeyes)
My son Seth attended Riggs Power football (RPF) beginning his sophomore year in high school. He received instruction both as a Quarterback and Linebacker. The facilities are State of the Art! All the instructors were former college level athletes who were knowledgeable and made each session challenging and fun! Each drill was geared toward improving agility and quickness while developing new techniques.
Seth was invited to participate in the 2016 and 2017 High School Football Combine going into his Junior and Senior Seasons. The instruction he received from Kurtiss and his staff was instrumental in Seth’s success at the combine! They prepared him both physically and mentally and as a result he achieved high numbers at the event.
A major advantage the RPF provides is exposure! The athletes are exposed to people who have connections to college football coaches!
I regard RPF as the Premier training facility in the upper Midwest and it would be a great investment for your son!
--Chuck Benson
My son Seth attended Riggs Power football (RPF) beginning his sophomore year in high school. He received instruction both as a Quarterback and Linebacker. The facilities are State of the Art! All the instructors were former college level athletes who were knowledgeable and made each session challenging and fun! Each drill was geared toward improving agility and quickness while developing new techniques.
Seth was invited to participate in the 2016 and 2017 High School Football Combine going into his Junior and Senior Seasons. The instruction he received from Kurtiss and his staff was instrumental in Seth’s success at the combine! They prepared him both physically and mentally and as a result he achieved high numbers at the event.
A major advantage the RPF provides is exposure! The athletes are exposed to people who have connections to college football coaches!
I regard RPF as the Premier training facility in the upper Midwest and it would be a great investment for your son!
--Chuck Benson
Peyton Zabel
My son Peyton, who is a quarterback, has had the opportunity to train with Kurtiss Riggs and his staff at Riggs Premier Football for the last few years on numerous occasions. The drills and instruction Peyton received each time he was at Riggs Premier Football were instrumental in helping him become better at the quarterback position.
Peyton was also invited to participate in the 2016 and 2017 High School Football Combine held by Riggs Premier Football. The Combine was a great opportunity to compete against the best football players in the region and provides great exposure in front of many college coaches. Peyton and I also attended the recruiting seminar held in conjunction with the Combine that provided much valuable information. I would highly recommend it for any parent before going through the recruiting process with their son.
Since we live three hours from the Sanford Field House, Kurtiss was very accommodating in scheduling times to work with Peyton that would work with our schedule when we were in the area. We appreciate all that Kurtiss Riggs and Riggs Premier Football has done to help develop Peyton as a quarterback. Kurtiss’s knowledge of the game and ability to teach athletes is top notch!
--Mark Zabel
Kurtiss Riggs and his staff at Riggs Premier Football helped me immensely in developing my football skills as a quarterback. Their facility is amazing and provides a training experience second to none. Kurtiss has helped me with the physical and the mental aspects of playing quarterback as well.
I was fortunate to be invited to the Riggs Premier Football Combine before my Junior and Senior years. The Combine was a great opportunity to compete against many other great football players from throughout the region. The combine was very well run and fun to be involved with. The large amount of college coaches in attendance that Kurtiss and his staff have a relationship with provided great exposure and opportunities to continue my football career.
Getting to know and work with the Riggs Premier Football staff has been an awesome experience!
--Peyton Zabel
My son Peyton, who is a quarterback, has had the opportunity to train with Kurtiss Riggs and his staff at Riggs Premier Football for the last few years on numerous occasions. The drills and instruction Peyton received each time he was at Riggs Premier Football were instrumental in helping him become better at the quarterback position.
Peyton was also invited to participate in the 2016 and 2017 High School Football Combine held by Riggs Premier Football. The Combine was a great opportunity to compete against the best football players in the region and provides great exposure in front of many college coaches. Peyton and I also attended the recruiting seminar held in conjunction with the Combine that provided much valuable information. I would highly recommend it for any parent before going through the recruiting process with their son.
Since we live three hours from the Sanford Field House, Kurtiss was very accommodating in scheduling times to work with Peyton that would work with our schedule when we were in the area. We appreciate all that Kurtiss Riggs and Riggs Premier Football has done to help develop Peyton as a quarterback. Kurtiss’s knowledge of the game and ability to teach athletes is top notch!
--Mark Zabel
Kurtiss Riggs and his staff at Riggs Premier Football helped me immensely in developing my football skills as a quarterback. Their facility is amazing and provides a training experience second to none. Kurtiss has helped me with the physical and the mental aspects of playing quarterback as well.
I was fortunate to be invited to the Riggs Premier Football Combine before my Junior and Senior years. The Combine was a great opportunity to compete against many other great football players from throughout the region. The combine was very well run and fun to be involved with. The large amount of college coaches in attendance that Kurtiss and his staff have a relationship with provided great exposure and opportunities to continue my football career.
Getting to know and work with the Riggs Premier Football staff has been an awesome experience!
--Peyton Zabel
We brought a team to the 7 on 7 tournament not knowing quite what to expect, but once we got there, the kids had a great time. The game was fast-paced, and it was a great way for the kids to work on their route running and coverage techniques. As the games progressed, the kids' confidence increased, and they really began playing together as a team. A couple of things that I really liked about the tournament, was the fact that if you didn't have a play book, Riggs Academy provided play books for the teams. In addition, they also had coaches available to assist the teams if needed. Overall, it was a great experience for the kids and myself, and we look forward to participating in future tournaments.
--Coach Brent Hubers
--Coach Brent Hubers
Wolsey Team Training
The Riggs coaches were very enthusiastic, and our kids had a great time working with them. They were here for 2 hours and led the practice with a great tempo. They were able to maintain the attention of our players the entire time. Our coaching staff was able to gain valuable tips on drills, skills, and improve time management during practice. I was also impressed with the way Coach Riggs was able to gear the workouts to our team and our specific needs. Being able to work out at the Fieldhouse gave my athletes an atmosphere that made them feel like D1 players. It was an amazing facility to work in. I would recommend the Riggs workout program to any athletic program looking to develop skills, improve on existing skills or offer their coaching staff positive professional development. My athletes are looking forward to having them back next year.
Gordon Hooks, Head Coach Wolsey-Wessington
The Riggs coaches were very enthusiastic, and our kids had a great time working with them. They were here for 2 hours and led the practice with a great tempo. They were able to maintain the attention of our players the entire time. Our coaching staff was able to gain valuable tips on drills, skills, and improve time management during practice. I was also impressed with the way Coach Riggs was able to gear the workouts to our team and our specific needs. Being able to work out at the Fieldhouse gave my athletes an atmosphere that made them feel like D1 players. It was an amazing facility to work in. I would recommend the Riggs workout program to any athletic program looking to develop skills, improve on existing skills or offer their coaching staff positive professional development. My athletes are looking forward to having them back next year.
Gordon Hooks, Head Coach Wolsey-Wessington
DeSmet Team Training
The camp that the coaching staff from Riggs Premier Football put on for us was excellent, and they did a great job of working with our players. They geared the instruction to our schemes and techniques, and found new ways of reinforcing the same concepts that we are teaching our players at De Smet. Very well run camp, and great at connecting with the players.
--Mike Warne, Head Coach De Smet
The camp that the coaching staff from Riggs Premier Football put on for us was excellent, and they did a great job of working with our players. They geared the instruction to our schemes and techniques, and found new ways of reinforcing the same concepts that we are teaching our players at De Smet. Very well run camp, and great at connecting with the players.
--Mike Warne, Head Coach De Smet
Sean Powell
Our experience with the Riggs Academy has been phenomenal. Our son, Sean Powell, finished his sophomore year of football and decided to try the Riggs Academy. Riggs Academy helped him learn a new defensive position. Sean learned valuable and correct technique for playing the linebacker position. Having gained this knowledge, his self confidence also increased. Therefore, we feel Riggs not only helped with the physical aspects of the game but mental as well. Sean's junior year, the Roosevelt coaching staff saw a definite improvement in Sean's abilities. Sean went on to gain a starting linebacker position for the 2014 season and all-state honors. There is a direct correlation in the training Sean received at the Riggs Academy and his success on the football field. We would highly recommend Riggs Academy. We know Sean will continue his training with Coach Riggs and are so appreciative of all he has learned!
--Mike and DeVonne Powell
Our experience with the Riggs Academy has been phenomenal. Our son, Sean Powell, finished his sophomore year of football and decided to try the Riggs Academy. Riggs Academy helped him learn a new defensive position. Sean learned valuable and correct technique for playing the linebacker position. Having gained this knowledge, his self confidence also increased. Therefore, we feel Riggs not only helped with the physical aspects of the game but mental as well. Sean's junior year, the Roosevelt coaching staff saw a definite improvement in Sean's abilities. Sean went on to gain a starting linebacker position for the 2014 season and all-state honors. There is a direct correlation in the training Sean received at the Riggs Academy and his success on the football field. We would highly recommend Riggs Academy. We know Sean will continue his training with Coach Riggs and are so appreciative of all he has learned!
--Mike and DeVonne Powell
Kanin Nelson
Kurtiss and his staff have done a great job coaching, mentoring, and marketing our son as he prepares for his senior season. The facilities and attention to detail have greatly exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend that your athlete get going sooner rather than later.
--Paul and Katie Nelson
Kurtiss and his staff have done a great job coaching, mentoring, and marketing our son as he prepares for his senior season. The facilities and attention to detail have greatly exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend that your athlete get going sooner rather than later.
--Paul and Katie Nelson
Ethan Roth
Riggs Football Academy is an amazing program. My son Ethan, who is a Sr. at Harrisburg High School, has been at Riggs since it has started. The OL and DL coaches have helped him grow leaps and bounds as an athlete. Their teaching and coaching has totally paid off! If you are looking for a program to help your beginner or high school athlete, this is the program for you! Thank you Riggs Academy for working so hard with Ethan, to make him a better athlete on the field.
--Sarah Roth
Riggs Football Academy is an amazing program. My son Ethan, who is a Sr. at Harrisburg High School, has been at Riggs since it has started. The OL and DL coaches have helped him grow leaps and bounds as an athlete. Their teaching and coaching has totally paid off! If you are looking for a program to help your beginner or high school athlete, this is the program for you! Thank you Riggs Academy for working so hard with Ethan, to make him a better athlete on the field.
--Sarah Roth
Tommy Thompson
I can't begin to explain how great Coach Riggs and his staff are. My son Tommy has come so far in the last three years under Coach Riggs and his staff. Not only has my son learned a lot and become a better football player but also has been taught life lessons by Coach Riggs. It has been great to see our son excel at the game of football and always comes home with a smile and a story after every session. Coach Riggs and his staff have become family to us over the last three years. My wife and I are very thankful for the program Coach Riggs has put together. My son works hard and enjoys every session he has with RPF. The RPF program is top notch and we hope we can continue to work with Coach Riggs and his staff for years to come.
--Tom and Karen Thompson
I can't begin to explain how great Coach Riggs and his staff are. My son Tommy has come so far in the last three years under Coach Riggs and his staff. Not only has my son learned a lot and become a better football player but also has been taught life lessons by Coach Riggs. It has been great to see our son excel at the game of football and always comes home with a smile and a story after every session. Coach Riggs and his staff have become family to us over the last three years. My wife and I are very thankful for the program Coach Riggs has put together. My son works hard and enjoys every session he has with RPF. The RPF program is top notch and we hope we can continue to work with Coach Riggs and his staff for years to come.
--Tom and Karen Thompson
Tyson Jahn
Our experience with Riggs Football has been great. Aware of how competitive sports are, we hoped to give our son Tyson an edge in football. He is a running back. We called Coach Riggs and were fairly specific about what we hoped to have Tyson accomplish. Some sports training facilities will OVER PROMISE and then UNDER DELIVER. This was not the case with Riggs. Coach Riggs clearly listened to what we were requesting and our son got exactly the training we hoped for. His Coach was skilled at teaching and very positive and encouraging. Tyson gained a lot of knowledge and football skills to help prepare for the season ahead. We really feel that Tyson got exactly what we were hoping for and Riggs definitely OVER DELIVERED. We feel we got a great return on our investment and would recommend Riggs Football Academy to anyone hoping to up their game.
--Jason and Janet Jahn
Our experience with Riggs Football has been great. Aware of how competitive sports are, we hoped to give our son Tyson an edge in football. He is a running back. We called Coach Riggs and were fairly specific about what we hoped to have Tyson accomplish. Some sports training facilities will OVER PROMISE and then UNDER DELIVER. This was not the case with Riggs. Coach Riggs clearly listened to what we were requesting and our son got exactly the training we hoped for. His Coach was skilled at teaching and very positive and encouraging. Tyson gained a lot of knowledge and football skills to help prepare for the season ahead. We really feel that Tyson got exactly what we were hoping for and Riggs definitely OVER DELIVERED. We feel we got a great return on our investment and would recommend Riggs Football Academy to anyone hoping to up their game.
--Jason and Janet Jahn
Jacob and Hunter Headlee
As a parent of 4 boys that have a passion for sports, I am constantly looking for the best sport programs and camps in our local area and throughout the Midwest. My goal is to find programs that will give my boys opportunities to find success and grow their passion for all the different sports we find ourselves participating in. Riggs Premier Football fit my requirements for being one of the best programs in the Midwest and exceeded all our expectations in developing leadership skills, enforcing sound fundamentals and providing outstanding coaching in technique and tempo for specific position. The coaches gave 100% effort and individual attention during the workouts/sessions which was impressive and helps build the confidence all athletes need to find success in sports. Coach Riggs was extremely helpful in explaining his program and how he could customize the program to meet our family's schedule and the development of each of my boys at the age group and skill level they are at. The facility we practiced in is the best in the area and provided a great environment to work hard and focus on the drills or task at hand.
We are now in the middle of the football season and my kids have never had so much fun and success playing football. I asked my oldest boy Jacob who is now a senior in High School if all the hard work and sweat the Riggs program put him through was worth it, and he said he wished he had done it sooner and can’t wait to go back. Thank you Coach Riggs and all the other coaches who worked with us this past summer! We will be back!
--Jason Headlee
As a parent of 4 boys that have a passion for sports, I am constantly looking for the best sport programs and camps in our local area and throughout the Midwest. My goal is to find programs that will give my boys opportunities to find success and grow their passion for all the different sports we find ourselves participating in. Riggs Premier Football fit my requirements for being one of the best programs in the Midwest and exceeded all our expectations in developing leadership skills, enforcing sound fundamentals and providing outstanding coaching in technique and tempo for specific position. The coaches gave 100% effort and individual attention during the workouts/sessions which was impressive and helps build the confidence all athletes need to find success in sports. Coach Riggs was extremely helpful in explaining his program and how he could customize the program to meet our family's schedule and the development of each of my boys at the age group and skill level they are at. The facility we practiced in is the best in the area and provided a great environment to work hard and focus on the drills or task at hand.
We are now in the middle of the football season and my kids have never had so much fun and success playing football. I asked my oldest boy Jacob who is now a senior in High School if all the hard work and sweat the Riggs program put him through was worth it, and he said he wished he had done it sooner and can’t wait to go back. Thank you Coach Riggs and all the other coaches who worked with us this past summer! We will be back!
--Jason Headlee
Tanner Kippes
Tanner truly benefited from his individual training sessions. He learned valuable skills and had an intense workout at the same time. He always looked forward to the sessions & ranks it as one of his favorite summer activities. You have a great coaching staff & he benefited from working with different trainers to focus on different techniques each time. Working with coaches who focus on the positions that he plays was a huge benefit. The coaching was always positive & encouraging. He was pushed to work to his full potential the entire workout. They also were great about teaching proper technique to be both effective & safe. He is looking forward to using all he learned in the upcoming football season & can't wait to start up with training sessions again.
--Jason & Carmen Kippes
--Jason & Carmen Kippes