Curtis Peery of Massanutten Reveals D1 Recruiting Truths & Navigating Transfer Portal Era

PREP Athletics Basketball Podcast

Cory Heitz

May 13, 202527 min
Basketball

Curtis Peery of Massanutten Reveals D1 Recruiting Truths & Navigating Transfer Portal Era

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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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πŸ’‘Key Topics:

πŸ“Œ Massanutten's program shift away from military requirements for basketball players
πŸ“Œ Behind-the-scenes insights on how D1 coaches evaluate recruits
πŸ“Œ Daily development schedule: 6AM wake-up, three gym sessions, college courses
πŸ“Œ College placement strategy in the competitive transfer portal era
πŸ“Œ The importance of toughness and character in player recruitment
πŸ“Œ Elite Prep League competition and national tournament experience

πŸ€ 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.

πŸ”— Connect with Curtis Peery:

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Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MMAPGBasketball/mentions/?_rdr

πŸ”— Connect with Cory:

Website | https://www.prepathletics.com
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Email | coryheitz@gmail.com
Phone | 859-317-1166

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