The Rock Report Archive
The Rock Report Archive
Past editions of The Rock Report, the weekly Pacific football brief from Kid From The Rock.
Each issue includes recruiting guidance, athlete development, Money Game education and stories from across the Pacific football community.
Issue 007
The Window Moves Fast. The Details Matter.
August 25, 2026
This week: why early senior film matters, what NIL athletes need to know about federal taxes and what representation actually does for families.
Stories in this issue:
- The First Few Weeks: Why Early Senior Film Matters
- Paying Taxes Is Part of Earning NIL Income
- What an NIL Agent Actually Does for Families Today
Issue 006
The Game Opens Doors. The Plan Keeps Them Open.
August 17, 2026
This week: American Samoa’s flag football moment, retirement planning for athletes, why early senior film matters and Tafuna’s mainland visit.
Stories in this issue:
- American Samoa’s Flag Football Moment Was Bigger Than an Upset
- Retirement Planning for Athletes: Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs and the Long Game
- When the Island Comes to the Mainland
Issue 005
The Path Has Levels. The Money Has Rules.
August 10, 2026
This week: the college football map, NIL LLC basics and what the House settlement means for football families.
Stories in this issue:
- The College Football Map: FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III and JUCO
- Should I Create an LLC for My NIL Income?
- The House Settlement: What Football Families Need to Know
Issue 004
Every Opportunity Comes With Terms.
August 3, 2026
This week: recruiting calendar terms, NIL tax forms, Tarquin Schwalger’s move to IMG Academy and why schools are suing players over revenue-sharing deals.
Stories in this issue:
- Dead Period, Quiet Period, Contact Period: What Families Need to Know
- Receiving a 1099 for Your NIL Contract: What to Expect
- Tarquin Schwalger’s Next Step at IMG Academy
- Why Are Schools Suing Players?
Issue 003
Preparation Turns Opportunity Into a Plan.
July 27, 2026
This week: recruiting preparation, NIL planning and football-business lessons for families.
Issue 002
Recruiting Has a Calendar. Families Need a Plan.
July 20, 2026
This week: NCAA recruiting windows, college football work/life balance, NIL planning and Pacific football stories.
Issue 001
Welcome to The Rock Report.
July 13, 2026
The first edition of The Rock Report introduced the mission behind Kid From The Rock and the four core lanes of the newsletter.
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