ALL PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE
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Instruction from all coaches attending the event.
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Feedback on football techniques and measurables.
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Opportunities to ask questions about their skills and get to know the college coaches in attendance.
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Small group instruction.
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Family involvement through questions and the ability to take video and photos.
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An in-person discussion about the NCAA recruiting process, rules, and regulations.
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Players participating in the 7v7 or Big Man Competition Sessions will receive controlled game-play, on-field evaluations from coaches
We aim for a player-to-coach ratio of 8:1 but will not exceed 10:1 in the Offense and Defense Sessions. This is roughly the same player-to-coach ratio on a college football roster. This ensures that the coaches can spend quality time with all players attending and are not overwhelmed with large camp numbers. This also ensures that prospects will have time to interact with the coaches and learn from them in a small group and one-on-one setting.
THE COLLEGE COACHES AT THE COLLEGE COACHES SHOWCASE CAMP ARE ON THE FIELD ALL DAY
JUST LIKE THEY ARE FOR THEIR OWN PRACTICES & GAMES
WHY IS IT A CAMP & SHOWCASE?
It's the best of both worlds. Players will showcase their skills to coaches but they will also learn from the coaches. Coaches want to evaluate players and their skills so they can teach them appropriately, just like they do with their own players. Feedback will be immediate, just like a college practice. Coaches also want to see how players react to new instruction, new techniques and how they socialize with peers and other coaches. Coaches will immediately inform players of any available metrics measured at camp.
Players choosing to participate in the 7v7 Competition or Big Man Camp will be on the field with the college coaches showcasing their gametime skills in a controlled, but competitive environment. Being able to participate in evaluation and instructional settings is the best of both worlds for college coaches and prospective college football players. It’s what the coaches prefer and why the event is set up with both the evaluative and instructional environments included.
COLLEGE COACHES SHOWCASE CAMPS ARE
INSTITUTIONAL EVENTS RUN BY CURRENT COLLEGE COACHES
DISCUSSION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT ATHLETES
This portion of the event is open to all registered participants and parents. It will cover various topics relative to the college experience, NCAA recruiting process and rules, academic requirements, and other useful information. Based on facility needs and timing restraints, this discussion may be held virtually. If held virtually, it will be emailed to the participant’s email address before or shortly after camp.
TENTATIVE CAMP SCHEDULE
OFFENSE SESSION → 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Water Breaks Given Every 30 Minutes or as Needed per Player
7:15 AM → Check-In Begins
8:00 AM → Dynamic Stretch & Warm-Up
8:20 AM → Position Specific Skills Sessions - Primary Position
9:30 AM → Position Specific Skills Sessions - Secondary Position
10:30 AM → Conversations with Coaches - Areas to Improve
11:00 AM → Discussion on College Athletics
Parents & Families Encouraged to Attend Discussion
7v7 and Big Man Session players dismissed
(Will participate in second discussion at 1 pm)
Offense Session Only players one-on-one discussion with coaches
12:00 PM → Offense Session is Dismissed
7v7 & BIG MAN SESSIONS → 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
(These are separate sessions run at the same time)
7v7 Positions - QB, WR, RB, TE, CB, LB, S*
Big Man Positions - OL, DL*
*Players not participating in the Offense Session should arrive by 11:00 am to have time to stretch on their own
Water Breaks Given Every 30 Minutes or as Needed per Player
11:00 AM → Check-In Begins (Multi-session players only need to check-in once)
11:30 AM → 7v7 and Big Man Sessions Begin
Various games, competitions, and controlled scrimmages will be used by the college coaches directing the event
1:30 PM → Discussions with Positional Coach
2:00 PM → 7v7 and Big Man Sessions Dismissed
DEFENSE & KICKING/PUNTING/LONG SNAPPING SESSION → 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Water Breaks Given Every 30 Minutes or as Needed per Player
12:30 PM → Check-In Begins (Multi-session players only need to check-in once)
1:00 PM → Discussion on College Athletics
2:00 PM → Dynamic Stretch & Warm-Up
2:20 PM → Position Specific Skills Sessions - Primary Position
3:30 PM →Position Specific Skills Sessions - Secondary Position
4:30 PM → Discussions With Positions Coach - Areas to Improve
5:00 PM → Defense & Kicking/Punting/Long Snapping Session Dismissal
DIRECTIONS TO GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
4415 Stadium Dr. Allendale, MI 49401