Bellaire Episcopal QB Gordon already a national champion

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It is not often that you find someone with unlimited potential in a sport. Two sports? That's as rare as rain in a Texas summer.

But not when it comes to Karson Gordon.

Gordon, who has transferred from Fort Bend Ridge Point to Bellaire Episcopal, isn't just an incredibly gifted quarterback. He's also one of the top triple-jumpers in the country.

The decision to transfer was a difficult one, but it all came down to what school would prepare him best for the future. He felt that Episcopal was that school. 

“I just wanted a program that would develop me mentally and get me ready for the next level,” said Gordon. “Ridge Point was great, but I just felt like Episcopal would do that better, personally.” 

Another big reason for his decision to transfer was his excitement about the coaching staff at Episcopal, more specifically, their offensive coordinator. 

“I’m teaming up with Dan Casey, my offensive coordinator and he’s great,” said Gordon. “We’re going to make a great combo.” 

There is good reason to be excited about working with Coach Casey. He has one of the great offensive minds in high school football. Casey has a YouTube channel with over 2,000 subscribers where he breaks down different offensive concepts and playstyles. He also hosts a podcast called “The Coaches Collective” where he provides content for football coaches across the country. 

Already, the two have formed a strong relationship. When you have two bright football minds working together, everything else comes easy. 

“Karson is a football junkie just like me. He studies the game and understands the game,” said Casey.  “I think that was our first point of connection. When we sit down to go through offensive concepts it’s two guys who both love football and want to figure out the best way to get things done. I think a big reason our relationship has formed quickly is because I try to give Karson and the other offensive guys a voice - I welcome their input if it can make us better.”

The duo of Casey and Gordon is bound to be a dangerous one. Gordon describes himself as a dual-threat quarterback who can do multiple things, and for a coach like Casey, that is the dream. 

“Karson is a dynamic athlete and he’s going to allow us to be creative with play calling,” said Casey. “ Nothing is off-limits. We really have access to the whole offense.”

Without even starting a game of varsity football, Gordon already has scholarship offers from Texas Tech, Washington State and Incarnate Word. After a few weeks worth of game film this season, Gordon expects his recruitment to take off. 

“Most of the coaches I’ve been talking to are saying the first four games of my junior year will be important,” said Gordon. “They want to see me level up and get better and see the transition between my sophomore year and my junior year. I’m just ready to go out and ball. I feel like my first four games are gonna blow up.” 

His offensive coordinator also believes that this year will be a big one for Gordon.

“The college evaluation process is equal parts potential and production,” said Casey. “Karson has all the ability and I am looking forward to his opportunity to showcase what he can do live. I have no doubt he’s prepared for a big junior year! Once coaches see his intangibles alongside his ability there will be a lot of offers coming in.”

Despite transferring just a few months ago, Gordon has already made an impact on the field for Episcopal. He led the Knights to the second round of the state 7on7 tournament in June. Episcopal was the only private school to advance that far in the bracket.

Bellaire Episcopal’s newest transfer is a man of many talents. Not only is Gordon a dangerous dual- threat quarterback, but he is also an all-world track and field talent.

Last year, as a freshman, he triple-jumped in both the USATF National Championships and the AAU National Championships and won gold medals in both. In addition, he also broke the USATF 15/16 year old record with a 49-foot-8-inch triple jump. 

Since then, his jumping has improved. In April, he set a new personal record with a 49-foot-11.5-inch jump and he is currently ranked 13th in the world in the U18 rankings, according to World Athletics. 

Triple-jump is more technical than most track events, and that is something that also helps him in football. 

“For triple-jump you have to have very masterful body control and a masterful center of gravity,” said Gordon. “I feel like that really helps me in football with breaking tackles and standing tall in the pocket. It really helps me.”

As a coach, Casey is also excited about Gordon’s track background.  

“Athleticism is a huge bonus,” said Casey. “We harp on the intangibles during practice so when the lights come on he can be himself and go make plays.”

Gordon’s triple-jump recruitment has yet to really pick up as well, but for a different reason. Track and field recruiting is a lot different than football recruiting. Most prospects don’t receive offers until their junior or senior year, but Gordon has talked to programs across the country. 

Football is his passion so that takes precedence over track, but finding a school that could offer him both a football scholarship and a track scholarship would be a huge bonus. He wants to do both at the next level.

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