NXTGEN Collaborates With First Down Training & Coach Grant Carraway

Specialized Training That Prioritizes Fundamentals and Understanding

First Down Training focuses exclusively on quarterbacks and wide receivers. For QBs, sessions emphasize proper throwing mechanics (upper and lower body), footwork, arm strength, accuracy, and the ability to throw on the run, along with other essential position skills. For receivers, the work centers on route running, releases, catching, hand-eye coordination, flexibility, and the small technical details that separate good players from great ones. Caraway’s approach is teaching-focused: athletes learn why a movement or concept works so they can apply it independently rather than simply repeating drills. 

He trains more than 150–200 athletes weekly in the Southern California area (Orange County and Long Beach) through private and semi-private sessions. Beyond local work, First Down Training hosts 15 QB/WR camps across 15 different states each year, drawing 1,000+ athletes. These camps deliver position-specific instruction, competition periods (including WR/DB 1-on-1s), and coaching from Caraway and staff with D1/NFL experience. An online training platform serves 2,000+ members worldwide with resources that extend the same detailed coaching beyond geographic limits. 

Custom options include 8-week field and gym workout plans built from film review and feedback, digital coaching guides for QBs and WRs (covering philosophy, common mistakes with film examples, and corrective drills), and extensive free and paid content on social platforms. Caraway’s Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube channels deliver consistent instructional videos on mechanics, route concepts, practice habits, lifting standards, and more—reaching hundreds of thousands of followers with practical tips athletes and parents can use immediately.

Recruiting Education That Cuts Through the Noise

Caraway is equally known for straightforward recruiting guidance. He has relationships with hundreds of college coaches and has helped send athletes to Division I programs through his camps and training. His content regularly addresses the real process of getting recruited: the importance of varsity film, building a professional presence on X (formerly Twitter), attending camps strategically to create contacts rather than chasing on-the-spot offers, using social media effectively, avoiding common scams and overpriced services, and understanding what coaches actually evaluate (explosive plays, toughness on contested catches, speed, consistency, and more). 

He offers an Ultimate College Football Recruiting Guide—a video series covering how to get recruited, social media strategies, camps for athletes in smaller markets, and the practical steps that lead to legitimate offers. Blog posts and short videos break down topics such as how freshmen can begin the process, why many athletes fail to generate attention (lack of varsity film, grades, or relationships), and how to stand out the right way. The message is consistent: skills and film come first, relationships and smart self-marketing follow, and education prevents wasted time and money.

Supporting NXTGEN Athletes Through Targeted Guidance

As part of NXTGEN’s resources for student-athletes, Coach Caraway has contributed videos that discuss practical topics to help athletes navigate the recruitment process more effectively. These sessions draw on his experience training thousands of players and his insight into what college programs look for, giving #NXTGENELITE athletes clear, actionable information they can apply alongside their training, film, academics, and outreach efforts.

First Down Training stands out because it combines high-volume, detail-oriented skill development with realistic recruiting education. Athletes leave sessions and camps with better mechanics and a clearer understanding of how to improve on their own. Families gain honest guidance that prioritizes development over hype. For any quarterback or wide receiver serious about maximizing their potential—on the field and in the recruiting process—Coach Grant Caraway and First Down Training deliver the kind of focused, accessible instruction that produces real results.

Learn more at www.firstdowntraining.com, follow the training content across social platforms, and explore the camps and resources that continue to help athletes across the country take the next step.