KIRK COUSINS
Former Michigan State Quarterback & Pinnacle Counselor/Coach

Pending his 2012 pre-NFL Draft travel schedule, Kirk Cousins looks to return for his 4th year as a Pinnacle Counselor and Coach. As a Pinnacle Coach, Kirk has shared his tactical experience with all quarterbacks and enjoys encouraging the campers as they aim to achieve their football goals. At the end of each two-plus hour clinic session, Kirk provides insight to what habits have helped contribute to his success and also shares the role that his faith in Jesus Christ has played in his development as a player and person.

For those not familiar with Kirk’s football background, he was a 2011 second-team All-Big Ten selection by the league's head coaches, had a school-record tying 11 200-yard passing games in 2011, including the last six games in a row. He was also named one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award. He became the winningest quarterback in Spartan history with MSU's dramatic 37-31 victory over No. 4 Wisconsin on Oct. 29. It marked his 22nd career victory, breaking the mark previously held by Jeff Smoker (MSU Quarterback 2000-03), who recorded 21 wins.

When Kirk’s career at Michigan State was all said and done, the Holland, Mich., native ranked first in MSU history in pass completions (723), passing yards (9,131), TD passes (66), passing efficiency (146.1), 200-yard passing games (26) and total offense (9,004 yards).  Needless to say, the Pinnacle Campers have benefited from his presence in the past and the camp is thrilled that he is eager to help again.

HUSTON JULIAN
Receivers Coach and Former Wayne State WR/TE

Coach Julian was a two year letter winner at Fraser High School as a WR and DB, while also lettering in basketball and track. In 1995, he was named All-League, All-County, All-Metro East and All-Suburban prior to attending Wayne State University on an academic and athletic scholarship. As a Warrior, Huston was named co-captain during his senior season and selected to play in the 2001 Cactus Bowl (Division II All-star game).

After graduating from Wayne State, where he earned all-academic GLIAC honors, Coach Julian began a career in public education as a teacher and coach in the Chippewa Valley school district. As a coach, he was a part of the Chippewa Valley football program for six years in various capacities on both the junior varsity and varsity levels coaching receivers, tight ends, and defensive backs. Currently, Coach Julian serves as a school administrator in Fraser, MI.

CODY WILSON
Volunteer Mentor & Receivers Coach

JEREMY BARKEY
QB Coach & Pinnacle Camp Director

A native of Warren, MI, Jeremy Barkey was a 3-year football letter winner at Warren Woods Tower High School before graduating in 1997. After beginning his college years at Olivet Nazarene University, Jeremy transferred to Michigan State University where he was a member of the football team, playing Quarterback and Tight End for Nick Saban and Bobby Williams, from 1998-2000. In 2001, he served as an undergraduate assistant for the football staff at MSU.

Professionally, Coach Barkey has been a public school teacher and coach for 10 years, coaching quarterbacks from the Freshman through Varsity levels. Most recently he has served as Offensive Coordinator and QB/WRs coach at Pontiac High School (’09) and Holly High School (’10-’11) where he helped lead both the Phoenix and Bronchos to their school’s first Conference Championship seasons.

Currently, along with his teaching and coaching position at Holly High School, Coach Barkey also offers small group (4/1) off-season training sessions for youth league and high school aged QBs at the Silverdome Sports Complex and Athletic Republic in Auburn Hills, MI. As founder of the Pinnacle Passing Camp, now in its’ 6th year of existence, Jeremy’s ultimate goal for the camp is for it to serve as a quality skills camp where football players can receive high-level training at their position at an affordable price to carry with them into their team seasons and beyond.