From the Creators of the U.S. Army Bowl
THE NATIONAL COMBINE
December 17-20, 2026
The Star - Home of the Dallas Cowboys
Frisco, Texas
OVERVIEW
National High School Combine
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Grades
$299 Registration Fee
Featuring
- Four days (22 Hours of Programming) including Elite Training and Exposure designed to elevate your football journey.
- Latest Football Testing - 6 Points of Evaluation Testing Skill, Physical Ability, Decision-Making
- Exciting 1v1 Competition - 2@ Sessions of 1v1 to Showcase and Test Your Ability
- Master Skill Sessions - 1@ On-Field Skill Building Session Taught by the NFL's Best
- Classroom Sessions - 1@ Video Review with our Coaches of Skill Work and 1v1 Competition
- World-Class Breakouts - 1@ Athlete and Parent Focused Breakouts That Share Insight Into + Performance Under Pressure + Top Training Practices + The "Game" Behind College Recruiting
- Report Card - An In-Depth and Honest Breakdown of Your Full Football Ability Highlighting Your Strengths and Opportunities to Improve Your Game.
- Customized Year-Round Training Plan - 1@ Customized and Thoughtful Training Plan That Athletes Can Execute Year-Round and Use as a "Road Map" for Football Success
- Athletes included in Tom Lemming’s 2026 Prep Football Report
National Middle School Combine & All-Star Game
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Grades
$425 Registration Fee
Featuring
- Everything from the High School Combine is Included PLUS+ Full Tackle All-Star Game with Branded Bowl Jersey and Video for Each Grad Class - 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034
- Invitation by Athlete Nomination
Thursday, December 17, 2026 - Registration and Ooening Ceremony
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Registration, Meet NFL and Team Coaches
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Performance Testing
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM - Opening Night Ceremonies
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Team Meetings
Friday, December 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Team Practice Session 1
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - 1v1 Competition
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Classroom Session and Breakouts with NFL Coaches
6:00 PM - Dallas Cowbiys Holiday Spectacular
8:00 AM - All-American Talent Show
Saturday, December 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Team Practice Session 2
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - 1v1 Competition
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Attend Bowl Game, Pre-Game VIP Access, In-Game Announcement per Team
Sunday, December 20, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM - National Middle School All-Star Games and Closing Session
9:00 AM: 2034-5th Grade All-Star Game
10:30 AM: 2033-6th Grade All-Star Game
12:00 PM: 2032-7th Grade All-Star Game
1:30 PM: 2031-8th Grade All-Star Game
Why Attend?
- The football world has dramatically changed – the stakes are higher and showcase events are vitally important.
- The National Combine has been called "The Gifted and Talented Program" for top football athletes.
- Training and exposure are critical to maximizing this opportunity
SELECTION PROCESS
Invitation Only. Methods for Invite.
- Selected by local or regional scout
- Alumni of The National Combine, National Summer Showcase, The Middle School National Championship
- Scouted at official national partner events
- Nominated (by coach, parent or athlete) for review by scouting committee
To participate, athletes must either be scouted by a regional director or submit a coach's nomination. Coaches can formally put players on the radar through the official U.S. Military Appreciation Week athlete nomination portal.
Be Seen December 17-20, 2026 during Military Appreciation Week at The Star in Frisco, Texas - home to The Dallas Cowboys.
BE A PART OF HISTORY
America's Biggest Week in Football will feature the All-American Bowl with 80 of the best high school football players in the nation. The National Combine will be taking place at the Dallas Cowboys "STAR" Ford Center Stadium during Bowl week. Legendary NFL and College Coaches will be in Dallas to see all the Bowl Showcase Events including: the Bowl, the All-American Flag Bowl, the Club Flag Football Tournament, Middle School and Youth Tackle Football Championships, and the All-American Cheer program.
A FOOTBALL PIPLINE - WHO ARE WE
For more than twenty years, our team has identified, trained and showcased over 1,000 Division I and NFL athletes.
We own and manage the Nation’s Biggest Showcase Event in Frisco, Texas named The National Combine, The Football Academy and the Military Appreciation Bowl (formerly the U.S. Army Bowl) hosted by the Dallas Cowboys.
We identify, track and rank the nation’s top ballers from middle school to the NFL.
Our football development comes from the very best minds and practitioners in major college football and the NFL.
Our inspiration comes from our passionate team that played the game and had their lives changed by it.
Our team, coaches and our training systems have been featured in the USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated and MTV.
Be Seen at Military Appreciation Week at The Star in Frisco, Texas - home to The Dallas Cowboys
Nominate yourself today and earn the opportunity to compete on football's biggest stage in Frisco, Texas.
