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Don’t miss your chance this 2026 summer to create an unforgettable experience and receive elite-level training at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. The area is surrounded by mountains and is a great vacation spot for families to experience both fun and play while campers are in and out of camp. Durango was ranked the #1 tourist destination in Colorado for the second year in a row and ranked the 15th most loved destination in the United States and 67th worldwide out of 31,330 participating locations. Come enjoy a nice vacation in the mountains while your athlete attends camp.

At camp, young athletes will have a great opportunity to improve in all components of the game with the Fort Lewis College coaching staff. They will ensure a positive and encouraging atmosphere each day as campers have a great time competing with each other. Each day, campers will develop fundamentals and advanced skills, focusing on footwork, offensive and defensive skills, individual positions, team plays, and game situations.

Durango, CO Resources: City Website with things to do and places to stay: https://www.durango.org/ Closest Airport: https://www.flydurango.com/1748/Airport

Note: There is no rental equipment available. Each camper will need to bring their own equipment.

Highlights Include

  • Nike Football Camp T-Shirt 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

Camp Coaches

  • John Grinde

    John Grinde

    Director

    John Grinde enters his second season as an assistant coach for the Fort Lewis College football team in 2023. Grinde joined the Skyhawks in 2022 after spending two seasons as the Offensive Coordinator at Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska.

    John Grinde

    John Grinde

    Director

    Grinde has previous working experience with FLC head football coach Johnny Cox from their time together at UNC Pembroke (2016-2020). During his time with UNC Pembroke, Grinde coached seven All-Conference Academic Honor Roll recipients, an All-American while helping guide the team to the 2016 NCAA DII playoffs making it to the second round.

    As a graduate assistant at the University of Central Missouri where he helped coach the offensive line, tight ends, and running backs over three years, he saw plenty of success with an appearance in the Live United Texarkana Bowl along with coaching two All-Region and All-American performers.

    Grinde brings a wealth of experience having coached four different positions while also competing in the NCAA DII playoffs as a wide receiver at the University of Central Missouri. He knows the game very well and also comes from a quality football background as his father is a former college offensive line coach and is currently the Head Football Coach at Air Academy High School in Colorado Springs, CO.

    A four-year dean’s list honoree, Grinde earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Central Missouri and went on to earn his master’s degree in Kinesiology from UCM in 2015.

  • Johnny Cox

    Johnny Cox

    Head Coach-Quarterbacks

    One of the FLC football program's all-time greats, Johnny Cox, embarks on his second season at the helm of the football in 2023. Hired as the 16th head coach in program history, Cox made his return to Durango on January 10, 2022.

    Johnny Cox

    Johnny Cox

    Head Coach-Quarterbacks

    A 28-year coaching veteran, Cox is a 1994 graduate and two-time All-American at FLC. He rejoins the Skyhawks after spending eight seasons at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke; a NCAA Division II program competing in the Mountain East Conference.

    Inducted into the FLC Athletics Hall of Fame in 1999, Cox was a four-year star for FLC at the wide receiver position from 1990-93. Cox earned First Team All-American honors in 1992 and 1993 while being named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Player of the Year for the 1993 season.

    Cox still owns FLC school records in receiving yards (3,611) and receiving touchdowns (33), while his 220 career catches are the second most in program history. His dominance on the field made him a two-time finalist for the Harlan Hill Trophy, which is awarded to the best player in NCAA Division II football.

    He'd continue his playing career in 1994-95 when he was invited to training camp with the Green Bay Packers in 1994. Cox also played one season with the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League in 1995.

    It was during that time when Cox also got his coaching career off the ground as he served as the defensive backs coach at FLC in 1994. After earning his master's degree and serving as a graduate assistant at the University of Texas from 1997-99, Cox returned to FLC to serve as the offensive coordinator in 1999 and interim head coach in 2000.

    Following a four-year stint as an assistant coach at North Dakota State,, Cox served four seasons (2000-03) as head coach at Rex Putnam High School in Milwaukie, Oregon before making his return to the college ranks as special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach at Holy Cross for the 2007 season.

    Cox made his NFL coaching debut as a part of former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin's defensive staff (quality control) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2008 season. He also spent time as both the wide receivers and offensive quality control coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars under defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio's staff from 2009-11.

    Following a two-year stop at North Carolina A&T as the wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator, Cox began his time at UNC Pembroke in 2014 as the offensive coordinator and, most recently, as the Braves' associate head coach.

    The Braves made tremendous strides during Cox's tenure, going from a 2-8 overall record in 2014 to posting a record of 10-2 overall in 2016. UNCP set school records in wins, was ranked as high as No. 12 in the country, and won the program's first-ever playoff game that season en route to reaching the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs.

  • Spencer Brown

    Spencer Brown

    Assistant Coach-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

    Spencer Brown enters his second season as an assistant coach for the Fort Lewis College Football team in 2023. Brown joined the Skyhawks in 2022 after spending three years at Southern Illinois University as the Defensive Run Game Coordinator and Linebackers Coach.

    Spencer Brown

    Spencer Brown

    Assistant Coach-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

    While at Southern Illinois, Brown helped the Salukis defense hold opponents to just 154 rushing yards per game, a 67-yard improvement from previous seasons. Additionally, the Salukis held the No. 1 Kickoff return defense in the Missouri Valley Conference and No. 3 Kickoff return defense in all of the FCS in 2019.

    Prior to Southern Illinois, Brown had stops at North Carolina State University as Senior Defensive Analyst and at The University of South Dakota as a Linebackers Coach and Video Coordinator. While at NC State Brown helped coordinate the Top-25 rated defense that included former National Football League players Dravious Wright and Shawn Boone.

    Brown completed his Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of North Texas while serving as a graduate assistant for the football team. While assisting the Green, Brown helped coach future NFL athletes Zach Orr and Derek Akunne.

    Brown earned his bachelors degree in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University in 2010.

  • Emmanuel Jordan Bible

    Emmanuel Jordan Bible

    Assistant Coach-Recruiting & Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Backs

    Emmanuel Jordan Bible enters his third season as an assistant coach for Fort Lewis College football in 2023.

    Emmanuel Jordan Bible

    Emmanuel Jordan Bible

    Assistant Coach-Recruiting & Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Backs

    Bible came to Durango in 2021 after five seasons as the Defensive Coordinator at Vista Peak Prep in Aurora, Colorado. During that time, he was also completing his Master's degree in Sports Psychology with an emphasis on sport coaching from the University of Denver.

    Under Bible's tutelage, Vista Peak Prep was a top-5 scoring defensive in Class 4A twice during his five seasons and top-3 in defensive takeaways in three different seasons. The Bison posted an overall record of 23-6 during that time.

    Bible's additional coaching stops included Augustana College as a graduate assistant from 2014-15 and one season as the Defensive Backs Coach at Western New England University in 2015.

    A native of Aurora, Bible starred at Cherokee Trail High School before playing NCAA Division I football at the University of Northern Colorado from 2008-2012. He played in 33 career games for the Bears as a safety, earning All-Conference honors in the Big Sky as a senior in 2012 after finishing with 70 total tackles, three interceptions, three pass breakups, and one forced fumble. He also shined in the classroom as he earned All-Academic honors three times and graduated from UNC with a 3.5 GPA majoring in Criminal Law.

    His performance as a senior at UNC earned him the "Mr. Reliable" award for the 2012 season.

  • Donny Moore

    Donny Moore

    Assistant Coach-Wide Receivers

    Coach Moore joined the Skyhawks in March and is set to make his return debut to Fort Lewis in the fall of 2023. Previously, Moore had a one-year stint with Fort Lewis back in 2016 as the wide receivers and tight ends coach.

    Donny Moore

    Donny Moore

    Assistant Coach-Wide Receivers

    While with the Skyhawks in 2016, Moore helped lead AJ Shaw to Second-Team All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference honors as a tight end and Jordan Gillen All-RMAC Honorable Mention at wide receiver.

    Prior to rejoining Fort Lewis, Moore spent his past three seasons with the Mustangs at Western New Mexico University. In 2022, the Mustangs bounced back from a 1-10 record the previous season to finish 6-5 overall and fifth in the Lone Star Conference. With the Mustangs, Moore oversaw the development of the tight ends and defensive back positions while also being charged with the recruiting of the Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and Junior College fields.

    Moore oversaw the implementation of the Mustangs high-tempo offense while also assisting all aspects of the game as the video coordinator. On the field, Moore was directly charged with group development for his assigned fields which included player accountability, daily position group meetings, and skill work.

    While with the Mustangs, Moore helped oversee the development of 2019 D2football.com NCAA Division II All-American and First Team All-LSC player Reggie Colson III. Additionally, Moore also coached other all-conference players such as Kourde Roberts, Joshua Powell, and Isaac Crichton. Powell was named the LSC Freshman of the Year as well.

    In 2017 Moore spent a single season with Scottsdale Community College as the tight end and offensive line coach. Moore graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Adams State University in 2014 and his Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies from Western New Mexico University in 2020.

  • Josh Jones

    Josh Jones

    Assistant Coach-Running Backs

    Jones embarks on his first season with the Skyhawks in the fall of 2023.

    Josh Jones

    Josh Jones

    Assistant Coach-Running Backs

    A native of Wilmington, N.C., and brother of current Fort Lewis redshirt freshman quarterback Sam Jones, Jones joins the Skyhawks after being released by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.

    Prior to attending camp after signing with the Blue Bombers following the 2023 National Football League Draft, Jones had a record-breaking five-year career with the Braves at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke where he spent four of his five seasons under the tutelage of Coach Cox.

    During his tenure at UNC Pembroke, Jones played in 46 games at quarterback racking up 10,148 yards on 923 completions with 70 touchdowns. On the ground, Jones rushed for an additional 478 yards and 17 touchdowns. As of March of 2023, Jones stands as the program’s all-time leader in passing, total offense, and ranks 11th in scoring.

    Jones was a two-time All-Mountain East Conference Honorable Mention in 2021 and 2022 while also earning College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors in 2022.

  • Scott Grinde FBXRFL

    Scott Grinde

    Assistant Coach-Defensive Line

    Scott Grinde, father of Fort Lewis assistant coach and offensive coordinator John Grinde, joined the Skyhawks in the spring of 2024. Grinde returns to the collegiate ranks following 14 years of coaching high school ball and most recently, an eight-year stint as the head coach at Air Academy High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

    Scott Grinde FBXRFL

    Scott Grinde

    Assistant Coach-Defensive Line

    A 1984 graduate of the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and Biological Sciences, Scott Grinde began his career as a student assistant for the Cowboys while doubling down as an assistant coach at Sheridan High School. After Wyoming, Grinde moved to El Paso, Texas, where he served as a graduate assistant at the University of Texas–El Paso for two seasons and studied under coaches like Dirk Koetter and Andy Reid.

    Grinde is not new to the collegiate scene, however, as he began his career at both Scottsdale Community College and Coffeyville Community College–where he helped the Red Ravens to the 1990 National Junior College Athletic Association National Championship before serving as the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at Sam Houston State University from 1992-97. Grinde then took his talents to the University of Central Missouri from 1997-2010 where he was an assistant head coach, offensive line coach, and travel, academic, and recruiting coordinator.

  • Justin Mac Arthur FBXRFL

    Justin MacArthur

    Assistant Coach-Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator

    Justin MacArthur enters his first season with the Skyhawks in 2025, joining the staff for spring camp after spending three years with the Leopards at the University of La Verne, anchoring the defensive line as both a player from 2022-24 and as a coach from 2024-25.

    Justin Mac Arthur FBXRFL

    Justin MacArthur

    Assistant Coach-Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator

    During his time at La Verne, MacArthur was a team captain, led the defensive line statistically in his senior season, and then served as the defensive line coach after graduation. He played a key role in player development, opponent scouting, and defensive line game-planning during his time in La Verne, California.

    Prior to La Verne, MacArthur coached the defensive line for the Panthers National Club Football Association team at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where in 2021 he helped lead the Panthers from a one-win season to the program's first conference championship appearance, first undefeated regular season, and first ranked scoring defense in school history.

    Before coaching, MacArthur had a successful career in the private sector, working as a project management consultant and data analyst for a Fortune 500 company.

    A veteran, MacArthur actively served in the United States Marine Corps infantry as a corporal and squad leader, leading a heavy-weapons squad. In 2017, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, he earned the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (NAVCOM) for events on September 4th, 2016.

    MacArthur graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2019, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems before going on to earn his Master of Business Administration in Management and Leadership from the University of La Verne in 2024.

  • Holden Hill FBXRFL

    Holden Hill

    Director of Football Operations

    Holden Hill will embark on his first season with Skyhawks football in the fall of 2025. Hill made his way to Durango following a short stint as an assistant groundskeeper for the Colorado Rockies professional baseball team after spending two seasons as a football operations assistant at the University of Northern Colorado.

    Holden Hill FBXRFL

    Holden Hill

    Director of Football Operations

    While with the Rockies, Hill assisted in various duties related to game day field preparations, in-game and postgame field maintenance, and assisted the team in piloting drones during team practices.

    Hill began his career in athletics with UNC from 2023-24 before graduating in December with his Bachelor’s of Sport and Exercise Science with an emphasis in Sport Administration. He also minored in business administration and digital marketing.

    With the Bears up in Greeley, Colo., Hill assisted the coaching staff across the board, taking on tasks such as meals for players and referees, travel arrangements for the team, drafting itineraries and schedules while on the road, and helping throughout the recruiting process with visits, photo shoots, and high school camps. A Colorado native, Hill graduated from Highlands Ranch High School back in 2021.

Camp Details

Nike Contact Football Camps feature full contact drills and scrimmages with a staff of major college coaches and players. At camp, "contact" is introduced in a slow, gradual progression before any actual "contact" is initiated. Campers are divided according to age, weight, and ability.

The instruction stresses both individual positions and team play with every camper. Thousands of our previous football campers played, or are now playing college football (many at schools represented by our coaching staff)

Please note: The following information may be subject to change

Note: There is no rental equipment available. Each camper will need to bring their own equipment.

2026 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

  • Dates: July 12-15, 2026
  • Age Group: 12-18
  • Gender: Boys
  • Camp Type: Overnight | Day Camp
  • Check-In: Sunday, 11:00am-2:00pm
  • Meals: Day 1 - All Campers are provided Dinner, Lunch is on their own with their parents during the check-in period; Days 2 & 3 - Overnight get all three meals, Day Campers get Lunch; Day 4 - Breakfast provided to Overnight Campers, Camp ends at noon – no lunch provided.

CAMP TIMES

  • Overnight Camp Check-in: Sunday, 11:00am-2:00pm at the Student Union
  • Day Camp Check-in: Sunday, 11:00am-2:00pm at the Student Union
  • Check-out: Wednesday, 12:00pm for all campers
  • Day Camper Schedule: Sunday 1:30pm-9:00pm, Monday-Tuesday 9:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm

Please note: Campers are welcome to come check in, get moved into their dorm and then are released with their parents for lunch and any last minute shopping. They should be back on campus at 2pm and ready for their first practice at 3pm on the field.

Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.

HOUSING (TBD)

  • Dorm: Bader A, B, and C
  • Campers Per Room: 1-2 per room. Each suite sleeps 4 people.
  • Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
  • Linens: Not included. Bring linens or a sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
  • Air Conditioning: No

Please note: There is a lost swipe card fee of $15 per missing key for these buildings

Camp housing and details may be subject to change.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

  • Daily Football Instruction
  • Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
  • Nike Football Camp T-Shirt, Reversible Pinnie, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, Lanyard, and potentially other prizes!

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 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. Please note that US Sports Camps does NOT provide equipment and is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

  • Small gym bag/backpack

  • Athletic clothing: t-shirt, shorts, pants

  • Warm-up jacket

  • Two jerseys (one light/one dark)

  • Helmet

  • Shoulder pads

  • Football Cleats (NO metal-tip cleats) & sneakers

  • Athletic supporter

  • Cup

  • Mouth guard

  • Sunscreen

  • Water bottle

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

  • Athletic clothing mentioned above

  • Comfortable off-field clothing: pants, shorts, shirts, sweatshirts

  • Undergarments

  • Pajamas

  • Flip flops

  • Toiletries

  • Personal items & medications

  • Washcloth and bath towel

  • Pillow, pillowcase, bed sheets, comforter or sleeping bag

  • Fan (optional)

  • Additional snacks/drink

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.

Ray Dennison Memorial Field Facility Photo

Ray Dennison Memorial Field will be the primary field where camp takes place, but additional practice fields and indoor facilities may also be used throughout camp.

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