JP Bandits Testimonials

Here's what customers are saying about JP Bandits!

"I recently just got off the road traveling most of the east coast! On the recommendation of the best prep schools I could find to help with student athlete placement. 
Unfortunately I was unable to find true value for student athletes until I randomly discovered JCP Post Grade ! 
I did my research and was also able to touch bases with Coach Hawkins! The pedigree and experience plus knowledge of the college landscape. Was remarkable! 
But not only that the relationships Hawkins has built off integrity and Burt honest guidance was even more impressive! 
I can confidently say JCP Post Grad is the premier and best option I have encountered and will do my best to get all my kids in need to this program ! 
I believe passing them over to a Coach and life teacher like Hawkins will help me sleep peacefully at night! 
I can’t speak enough about the differences between what he has built vs his competition! 
Truly amazing !"

- Brandon Grimes Owner CEO of The Dmv Hype

"I just wanted to take a moment and express my gratitude for Coach Hawkins and his program. When you can find a program and a coach that not only prioritizes your child's athletic career but also has that same passion for them as a person and genuinely has their well being in that same list of priorities, that's the program that you want to go with. His program exceeded my expectations and I'm forever grateful. Thank you again Coach Hawkins your authenticity is very rare but extremely appreciated. "

- Demetrius McKelvey Mother

Coach Hawkins and the JPC football program:

"As a parent look no further my husband and I researched every post-grad program before our son attended Jireh Prep Collegiate (JPC) as a result JPC is an excellent route and investment for those who desire a college football schedule while retaining college eligibility and academic help to become a NCAA qualifier. My sons experience at JPC was very positive. Coach Hawkins and his coaching staff did a great job identifying my son's athletic strength and weaknesses. They improved his football skills all while educating him about drive and what it takes to be a college athlete. JPC is a great program that is nationally recognized on the impact the program is making."

- M. Locklear

"As a parent of a player who attended the (JPC) Bandits program let me begin by expressing first my gratitude to Coach Hawkins and the (JPC) staff. JPC is an excellent route and investment for the student athlete who has the desire to develop athletically and preserve academic eligibility. JPC did a great job helping my son to improve his football skills from a physical and mental standpoint by playing the strongest Post-Grad FB Schedule in the country. I would recommend this nationally recognized program to any parent that there kids are trying to excel to the college level."

- C. Williams

"Blessed to receive and offer from the University of Tennessee at Martin! Thank you Coach Hawkins for helping for the opportunity."

- Avery Powell

"Thank you for all your help and time coach... it's just getting starting"

- Avery Powell

"Zayvion is on campus and working with a very talented group of edge rushers. Another nice add from Coach Hawkins and Jireh Prep."

- Mike Kellar

"Highly blessed and humble to receive an offer from @msstate @Rivals @MacCorleone74 @247recruiting @PrepRedzoneMS @ChadSimmons_ @On3Sports

Thank you coach Hawkins for your help"

- Jonathan Davis

"I will like to thank coach Hawkins for everything he has and still doing for my son Frank Thompson. He’s a good coach and person he has went out his way to let us know how much he cares about Frank’s future. His communication about what he has planned for the kids was on point. He made sure that they had transportation to and from the games. He’s a good and understanding guy cause we are just now paying off our son fees that should have been paid in August. Mr. Micheal Hawkins keep up the good work with that big heart of yours. JP Prep is a good program for our young men’s future."

- Tammy Thompson | 10/27/2022

"My name is Denise Clarke, parent of Tito Clarke II, 2023 player for JP Collegiate Prep. My personal experience with Head Coach and operator Michael Hawkins has been great. He is a man of great moral character. My son's experience with Coach Hawkins has been exceptional to say the least. Coach Hawkins has been an excellent mentor, coach, leader and a friend to my son. He has gone above and beyond to ensure the his players have received the best opportunities available.

As a parent, I feel that his ability to communicate with us openly and honestly have been exceptional. Coach Hawkins made all expectations and requirements of each player and family very clear and concise from the first day. Every family received a contract that stated this. Nonetheless, Coach Hawkins went about and beyond the scope of his obligations to accommodate many family's needs. he spent much of his own time and money to fulfill financial requirements that otherwise would have not been taken care of due to financial deficit.

Although, my son did not personally require and academic help I do know that the academic program was handled by a team of professional educators for those in need of achieving an acceptable GPA.

Coach Michael Hawkins has given ever young man on his team the season ample opportunity for success and many open doors to allow them to move to the next level. I highly recommend this program to any player that is looking for an opportunity to advance to the next level.

"To Whom it may Concern:

My son graduated from high school in June 2020 during the height of the pandemic. He attempted to enroll at Mansfield University College for the fall of 2020 in hopes to play Sprint football however the football program was suspended and postponed due to the ongoing pandemic.

He then decided to enroll at Mansfield in the spring of 2021 in preparation of the fall 2021 football season. He attended for a short period of time but then withdrew to focus on looking at D1 D2 D3 and JUCO college options. These were more in line with his long term goals and dreams. During that time he would also take a gap year to gain weight for his ideal position and train with other young aspiring athletes in similar situations in our hometown.

When 2022 came around we struggled with college selections and how the college football process even worked. In June 2022 my son started researching postgrad football options. We had very little knowledge on those types of programs but thought it would Be a great start to help him improve grades overall and obtain film to easily transition into college football.

I then started researching postgrad schools that my son found online and sent an inquiry to JP Collegiate Football. Coach Michael Hawkins reached out to me immediately. He stayed in constant communication with me and my son about the program. The program had already done most of the recruiting of young athletes back in December of 2021 so there were not many spots left. I was unable to pay the entire cost of the program which was a major concern of mine at that time as this was the last minute option. Coach Hawkins was more than willing to work with me on payments. He even scholarship money towards my son's participation in the program. We attended the football camp in June and my son was excited about the opportunity. Not aware of my son's eligibility clock with the NCC a it ended up being a good opportunity to join this program and his eligibility (time clock) and potential opportunity to play college football for NCAA at various levels (D1 specifically) was not long at all.

Coach Hawkins also helped out other families who are not able to afford paying the entire program fee upfront and with this heat absorbed a huge out of pocket expenses to rent facilities for the student athletes to train at practice house transport and feed them. This caused many challenges and had everyone or most families paid in full things would have been a lot smoother however he never threw it in the towel or gave up on the young aspiring athletes. He did the best he could with what he had and made sure they had scheduled games (except for things beyond his control) despite everything.

- Kisha Boatley  |  10/27/22

"To Whom It May Concern:

I want  thank coach Hawkins and JP Collegiate program for everything they have done for my son Alex rivers and me. Alex came to JP Collegiate after a difficult two years of COVID and having a severely shortened football season for his junior and senior years period we understood that this was our last chance in getting Alex the opportunity that he needed to play at the college level, which has always been his dream. Without this program, Alex would not be as far along as he is now. Coach Hawkins is the first coach that I have encountered that actually teaches and coaches the players. Coach Hawkins has taught Alex things that he never learned in high school and has followed up constantly to ensure Alex had everything he needed. Coach Hawkins goes above and beyond not just for Alex but for all the players.

The level of communication that coach Hawkins has had with me and the other parents is nothing short of amazing. He is always there to take your call and hear your concerns. We've had several parents slash coach meetings to address any concerns or questions even though that level of communication is unheard of in the college football world. Coach Hawkins is there for Alex anytime of day or night and builds a relationship with all of his players.

Coach Hawkins generally cares for his players and their well-being. He cares so much in fact that he has taken players in that have not even paid in full. Most have not even paid half of the tuition. The ferocity Of which he takes care of these boys has built into his personal life. Coach Hawkins has fed housed and cared for kids who could not pay, in turn placing a personal financial burden on him and his family. Coach Hawkins will never see a kid go hungry, nor without housing. He would rather finance the entire program from him and his wife's personal bank account then see any harm done to one of his players.

Beyond the financial aspect, coach Hawkins deeply cares about the development of his players. When games were cancelled due to other teams issues, coach Hawkins spent hours on the phone with coaches from other colleges to add additional games to the JP Collegiate schedule in order for the players to obtain more film and get more experience on the field. Coach Hawkins has provided transportations to these games, mostly out of his own pocket.

I would recommend coach Hawkins and JP Collegiate to any parent who is looking for a caring and communitive coach to any player who wants to be taught and gain not only football experience, but life experience as well."

- Tankika Kee   |  10/27/2022

"I have personally dealt with Michael Hawkins, the coach at JP collegiate. Coach Hawkins was always good with communication between parents and players. On several occasions coach Michael Hawkins came out of pocket for items, equipment, food, transportation etc. for his team at JP Collegiate. He satisfied agreements to the entirety, he helped with financial plans for families in need. Michael Hawkins spoke with parents and players multiple times throughout the season about classes, games, fees, etc. He was always willing to accommodate needs based on each family situation. Michael Hawkins met every obligation as a coach at JP Collegiate. His responsibilities in the contract have been met. I can personally speak to the good character for Michael Hawkins"

- Amber Whitney  | 10/27/2022