Interview: Breakout Season Planned for 2021 California QB Peter Costelli

Written by Ryan Wright

Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG

There are few high school football programs in the country where an underclassman can cut their teeth in practice gaining as much valuable experience as some time on the field in certain states and in various classifications. Peter Costelli spent the 2017 season with one of the nation’s best high school football programs, St. John Bosco, starting the year out at the freshman level and then was promoted to the junior varsity ranks dressing out with the Braves’ varsity squad going forward. An offseason move to Santa Margarita has the 6-2, 193-pound, field general in position to helm an offense all his own while playing against top national talent yet again in the Trinity League.

In a Recruiting News Guru exclusive interview, I sat down with one of the rising talents in California’s 2021 class to learn more about his game and offseason preparations for a potentially big sophomore campaign.

Interview

Peter, you transferred this offseason from St. John Bosco to Santa Margarita, how has the move gone so far?

“The transfer has been pretty smooth – it has been really cool. The kids at Santa Margarita are super awesome.”

What type of offense does the Eagles execute?

“We line up in all sorts of formations but mainly run a spread offense.”

Do you like running a spread offense?

“Yes. Our offense gives us lot of options on how to move the football. We run some and we run just about every route.”

How have spring practices gone with the Eagles?

“Practices have gone very well. It has been fun.”

How does the team look?

“We look good. We are young, but I think we will be solid this year.”

How are your personal offseason workouts coming along?

“Good. I am trying to work on my agility and staying conditioned. I am working with my QB coaches.”

Which QB coaches are you working with this offseason?

“Armed and Dangerous and Chris Rix.”

Did you play 7v7 ball this spring?

“Yes. I played with Real Speed.”

How did that further develop your game?

“Getting the reps and reading defenses helped further develop my game.”

Is there an aspect of your game that you are focused on before the 2018 season begins?

“My release, footwork and my mechanics. Each time I work with my QB coaches, we work on different things, but we work a lot.”

Have you attended any camps this summer yet?

“I just did a Boise State camp.”

How did the Boise State camp go?

“It went alright. I thought it was a pretty cool camp.”

What all did you do at the camp to show the different aspects of your game?

“We did 18-yard comebacks and a lot of different routes that showed off my arm and accuracy.”

Did you get a chance to talk to any of the coaches at the camp, if so, what feedback did they give you about your skillset?

“We didn’t talk about much, but I was introduced to their QB coach, Coach (Zak) Hill.”

Do you have any other camps scheduled for this summer?

“I have an Arizona and Washington camp upcoming.”

Which schools came by Santa Margarita to watch you throw in practice and/or to meet with you in-person?

“We had a lot of coaches come down; Arizona, Washington, and Notre Dame.”

How is everything going in the classroom?

“Last semester I had a 4.0.”

What is your favorite subject in school?

Science.”

Are you going to play any other sports for Santa Margarita during the 2018-19 season?

“I am planning on running track next season.”

Peter, thanks for your time today and good luck with the upcoming camps.

“Thank you.”

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Photo credit: Costelli family; Peter Costelli at practice

Photo credit: Santa Margarita HS; Peter Costelli at practice