Football Camp

Registration
Click here to register for THE 2013 FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS MINI-CAMP

Camp Philosophy
Our camp is a one-day, non-contact camp that will stress fundamentals, form and technique with our primary objective focusing on quality instruction for each and every player in a fun atmosphere. We not only hope to teach skills to make better football players, but just as importantly, we hope to stimulate the general interest in the game of football and promote the concept of teamwork. This will include emphasis on a good work ethic, motivation, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Only so much football can be taught in one day, so we take advantage of every minute we spend with the kids during our practice time. Our day will be intense and upbeat in tempo.

Camp Format
Following morning registration, a meeting will be held to introduce the staff, which will include NFL coaches and players as well as college and high school coaches, review camp rules, and explain to the athletes what we expect to accomplish during the camp.
There will be three rotating periods that will last approximately 35 minutes each. Each participant will participate in periods for offense, defense, and strength & conditioning.

For example Group 1 (8th and 9th graders) will work on offense for the first 35 minutes, Group 2 (10th and 11th graders) will work on defense, and Group 3 (12th graders) will work on strength & conditioning. At the end of each 35 minute period, a horn will sound and the groups will rotate to a different segment. At the completion of the practice, every group will have worked in all three areas. We feel that this system is the best way to get the most out of the camp for two reasons. First, it allows everyone to be coached in and exposed to three distinct parts of the game. Secondly, splitting up into groups allows us to cater the instruction based on age and development. For example, quarterbacks in 12th grade, will be taught more advanced concepts than quarterbacks in 8th grade.
After lunch, we will have our team period, which will consist of splitting up the groups into teams and having a 7-on-7 tournament.

Camp Schedule

• 8:00-8:55am - Registration
• 9:00-9:20am - Introduction
• 9:25-11:40am - Practice
• 11:45-12:00pm - NFL Players Presentation
• 12:00-1:00pm - Lunch
• 1:00-1:30pm - 7 on 7 Rules/Stretching
• 1:30-3:35pm - 7 on 7 Games
• 3:35-4:00pm - Awards Ceremony

Camp Information

Date	Saturday June 1, 2013
Location	Bulkeley High School, 300 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT. Click here for directions
Participation	Camp is open to students in 8th to 12th grade
Time	Campers must be registered by 8:55 a.m. and can be picked up by 4:15 p.m.
Cost	$45 (This includes lunch and a camp T-shirt)
Requirements	Each camper must bring a pair of sneakers and a pair of grass cleats.

Staff
There will be more than 120 camp team members, comprised of NFL coaches and players, college coaches and high school coaches that are scheduled to help teach the latest and most effective football techniques.



In the past few years our staff included:

	Eric Mangini Former Head Coach Cleveland Browns / New York Jets		Bryan Cox Assistant Defensive Line Coach - Miami Dolphins
	Rick Lyle Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Cleveland Browns		Vince Wilfork Defensive Tackle - New England Patriots
	Rob Ryan Defensive Coordinator - Dallas Cowboys		Rex Ryan Head Coach New York Jets
	Jo Jo Wooden Director of Pro Personnel- New York Jets		Matt Chatham Linebacker - New York Jets
	Chad Pennington Quarterback - Miami Dolphins		D'Brickashaw Ferguson Offensive Lineman - New York Jets
	Brian Schottenheimer Offensive Coordinator - New York Jets		Leon Washington Running Back - Seattle Seahawks