Nike Football Skills Camp Akron
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Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Football Skills Camps
This Nike Football Skills Camp is designed for football players looking to improve their game this summer. All camp activities take place at Akron St. Vincent St. Mary's High School. Directing the camp is Corey "Pitt" Brown
Instruction will include offensive and defensive position drills, athletic development, and competitive play. There will be fun football competitions throughout camp, and players will compete in a “7 on 7” tournament. Join us this summer to learn, have fun, make new friends, and become a better player.
Highlights Include
- Nike Sports Camp T-Shirt, Wristband, Sticker, and Potentially Other Prizes!
- Professional Instruction from Coaching Staff
- Daily Training to Develop Speed, Strength and Agility
- Players Grouped by Age and Ability
- Discussions on Proper Technique and Concussion Safety
- Low Camper to Coach Ratios
- Excellent Training Facilities
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Corey Pitt" Brown
5 Star Recruit Out of Gateway High School Pittsburgh Pa, #1 Player In Pennsylvania in 2009 (WR & DB)
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Instructor Bryce Harris
Head Offensive line coach at Firestone High School. Hall of Fame Student-Athlete at Firestone High School (Class of 2015)
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Instructor Jovahn Fair
Assistant Director of Academic Services at Penn State. Hall of Fame Student-Athlete at Firestone High School (Class of 2015).
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Instructor DeJon Bradley
Performance Trainer-Coach-Mentor. Dejon is the owner of BigApeTraining. Dejon began training in 2019. Since then, he has worked with athletes from the youth, high school, college and professional level. Dejon has worked with over 250 plus athletes.
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Camp Details
Instruction will develop fundamentals and advanced skills, focusing on footwork, offensive and defensive skills, team play, and game situations. You can expect high demand for these first come first serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
Please note: The following information may be subject to change.
CAMP INFORMATION
THIS PROGRAM HAS CONCLUDED FOR THE SEASON. PLEASE JOIN OUR PRIORITY LIST TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION.
- Age Group: 8-18
- Gender: Boys
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday | 9:00am-3:00pm
- Check-In: Begins 30 minutes prior to camp start time
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a snack/lunch to camp each day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Daily Football Instruction
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
- Nike Sports Camp T-Shirt, Wristband, Sticker, and Potentially Other Prizes!
INSTRUCTION & FACILITY
- Offensive Skills: Specific Position Skill Work, Hand-Eye Coordination, Ball Handling and Position, Passing Drills, Catching Drills, Proper Grip and Throwing, Running Routes
- Defensive Skills: Specific Position Skill Work, Explanation of Defenses (Zone/Man-to-Man), Footwork
Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are initially grouped by age and moved around accordingly based on skill level.
Facility: Outdoor Fields. Indoor facilities are available during inclement weather conditions.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist.
All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
This camp is NON-CONTACT
Small gym bag/backpack
Athletic clothing: t-shirt, shorts
Warm-up jacket
Cleats (NO metal-tip cleats) & sneakers
Gloves
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Packed lunch and snacks
MEDICAL PROTOCOL
Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
TRAVEL
Nike Football Camps does not provide transportation from airports, train stations or bus depots. If you have a child flying to camp, please arrange a shuttle or taxi service.
TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNT
If you have a group of campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a discount. Please have someone contact the US Sports Camps office at 1-800-645-3226 with the names of each camper in the group and we will create a unique discount code for your group. Campers may then register individually through the website at their convenience and apply the offer code during checkout. *Discount amount varies by program. Please call for details.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE FOOTBALL CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our football camps please see our FAQ page.
Sample Daily Schedule
Sample Daily Schedule
- 8:45am-9:00am Check-In
- 9:00am-9:15am Camp Introductions
- 9:15am-9:30am Dynamic Stretching
- 9:30am-10:30am Position Group Skills Training (Offense)
- 10:30am-11:00am Speaker
- 11:00am-12:00pm Position Group Skills Training (Defense)
- 12:00pm-12:30pm Lunch Break
- 12:30pm-2:45pm 7 on 7/Lineman Challenge
- 2:45pm-3:00pm Camp Wrap Up/Daily Awards
Green Street Stadium and John Cistone Field
Camp Reviews
Overall Average Rating
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June 26, 2022: I am so happy that my son actually had the privilege to be coached by coaches that have played the game at a professional level, and play with other kids that are more talented then he is, and was able to learn from them also.
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June 25, 2022: Meeting and talking with the players and getting autographs along with ariety of drills and activities made this camp great.
— Anonymous
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June 25, 2022: The NFL and college players were so gracious and answered all of the kids questions.
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June 25, 2022: Being motivated and taught from athletes, and a legitimate coaching staff at a D1/D2 school made our experience great.
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June 15, 2023: My sons confidence level improved with the skills he was taught
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loved the coaches
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SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!
Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
Camp Dates & Prices
This program has concluded for the season.
Please Join our Priority List to be notified when this program is available for registration.