Flag Football & Skills Camp
Join us this summer for the Next Level Flag Football & Skills Camp in San Jose at The Harker School! We will be offering a one week camp that will run from July 27th to July 31st and is open to players from 2nd grade to 8th grade (2020/2021 school year). Next Level Flag Football Camp teaches sound fundamental offensive and defensive football skills to both experienced and beginner youth athletes. Individual and group drills will be demonstrated to teach basic techniques. Proper warm-up, physical conditioning, skills drills and review are part of each scheduled session. Coach Powers, assisted by his staff and select current & former players will be your coaches. The focus is on fun, fundamental skills and safety during this five day camp. All camp attendees will receive a Next Level Summer Camp Nike Dri-Fit T-shirt along with other summer camp items which are included in the cost of the program!
Camp Curriculum
Offense
- Basic formation and offensive play installation
- Proper receiving stance, catching mechanics and route running skills.
- Ball carrying, ball security, escape moves and ball handoffs.
- Passing, grip stance, different route runs and base read progression.
Defense
- Age appropriate defensive coverages (man and zone concepts).
- Proper stance, leverage, coverage alignments (man and zone concepts).
- Zone coverage responsibilities, eye discipline and zone spacing discipline.
- Flag pulling drills and fundamentals.
Teamwork
- How to be a great teammate in a group dynamic.
- Understanding and implementing play direction.
- Getting in and out of an offensive huddle.
Sessions:
Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Full Day Session: 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m
What to Bring
- Water Bottle
- Snack - There will be a 1 hour lunch break for Full Day Campers and lunch will not be provided.
- Lunch (for full day campers)
- Sunscreen
- Cleats (optional)
- Shirt and Shorts
