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Nike Football Skills Development Camp Arizona Christian University

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Camp Overview

Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Football Skills Camps

Sharpen your fundamentals and elevate your game this winter at the Nike Football Skills Development Camp held at Arizona Christian University in Glendale, AZ. This off-season camp offers a valuable chance to develop your technique and improve your performance in a focused training environment. Led by experienced coaching staff, the camp is designed to help athletes grow into more complete football players. Campers will work on key aspects of the game, including footwork, offensive and defensive skills, position-specific drills, and team strategies.

Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly—secure your place before it's too late. Don’t miss this chance to get ahead while others are taking the season off.

Highlights Include

  • Nike Football Camp T-Shirt and potentially other prizes! (Summer Session)
  • Nike Football Camp T-Shirt! (Winter Session)
  • Professional Instruction from Coaching Staff
  • Daily Training to Develop Speed, Strength and Agility
  • Non-Contact Drills
  • Players Grouped by Age and Ability
  • Discussions on Proper Technique and Concussion Safety 
  • Low Camper to Coach Ratios
  • Excellent Training Facilities

Camp Coaches

  • Brett Nelson

    Brett Nelson

    Camp Director

    The 2023 season is the fourth for Brett Nelson as the ACU Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach. He refers to the offensive linemen as “The Crew”. Coach Nelson served as the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance for two years at Arizona Christian University before returning to coaching.

    Brett Nelson

    Brett Nelson

    Camp Director

    Prior to his arrival at ACU, Coach Nelson was the Tight End/Quality Control Coach at the University of Illinois. He also coached at Lindenwood University as the Offensive Line Assistant Coach.

    As an athlete, the quarterback concluded his playing career at the University of Louisville under Coach Bobby Petrino. He spent two seasons at Southwestern College (CA) passing for almost 4,500 yards and 34 touchdowns for Coach Ed Carberry. Nelson played high school football at St. Francis (CA) for Coach Jimmy Bonds.

    In 2014, Coach Nelson graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in psychology.

    Coach Nelson and his wife, Kaye, have four children- Robert, Evelyn, Trinity, and Ryan- and reside in Glendale, AZ.

Camp Details

Instruction will develop fundamentals and advanced skills, focusing on footwork, offensive and defensive skills, and team play. 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

  • Dates: May 26-29, 2026
  • Age Group: 8-13
  • Gender: Co-Ed
  • Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 8:00am-1:00pm
  • Camp Type: Day Camp
  • Check-In: 30 minutes prior to camp start time
  • Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a snack/lunch and a water bottle to camp each day. Water will be available throughout camp.

Please note: Drop off and pick up will occur at the main football field located on the southwest corner of campus. Address is 1 W. Firestorm Way

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Daily Football Instruction
  • Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
  • Nike Football Camp T-Shirt and potentially other prizes! (Summer Session)
  • Nike Football Camp T-Shirt! (Winter Session)

INSTRUCTION & FACILITY

  • Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio

  • Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience, per the Director's discretion.

  • Facility: Outdoor field in the morning with indoor facility available for inclement weather/heat.

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. Please note that US Sports Camps does NOT provide equipment and 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

  • 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 team or group of 5 or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper may be eligible for a discount. To receive the group discount, please have someone email US Sports Camps at [email protected] with the following information: Camp name, list of camper names, and the number of campers. We will respond with a unique discount code for everyone in the group to use during online registration. *Note: Discount amounts vary by program, so please reach out for more 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

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ACU Football Field

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