Youth

Football Camp
Planning and Execution
BEst practices guide
AM Session:
6:00 am 8:00 am Set-Up
8:00 am 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am 9:10 am Opening Remarks
9:15 am 9:30 am Warm-Up
9:30 am 11:45 am Skills and Drills Execution
11:45 am 12:00 pm Closing Remarks
PM Session: (or if a Full Day Camp)
12:00 pm 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm 1:10 pm Opening Remarks
1:15 pm 1:30 pm Warm-Up
1:30 pm 3:45 pm Skills and Drills Execution
3:45 pm 4:00 pm Closing Remarks
General Camp Schedule:
USA Football recommends that camp hosts organize and communicate a daily
camp schedule. Preparing a schedule directly benets camp participants, as
it gives your sta a template from which to run ecient sessions. Listed
below is a general morning and af ternoon camp schedule:
Day of Camp:
1. Camp Preparation
Good preparation will eliminate confusion when camp kicks of
a. Set-up the day/evening prior to event (check with facility)
b. Request assistance from Camp Staf or Volunteers
c. Unload and store inventory (if approved by facility)
2. Sta should arrive early (hours) prior to the start of Registration/Check-In
3. Sta should meet to review the schedule and plan
a. Assign specifc set-up responsibilities
4. Once set-up is complete, Registration/Check-In can begin
5. Direct registered participant to Holding Area until all have been admitted
6. In Holding Area, participants should be dressing and/or preparing for activity
7. At appropriate time, bring players onto the eld to discuss the Plan
a. General instructions
b. Participant behavior
c. Begin warm-ups
8. After warm-up, have a plan to disperse participants to various groups/drills
a. It may help to identify group/drill assignments during the Registration
process to each participant
9. Execute the Practice Plan and stay on schedule
10. At conclusion of camp, prepare closing remarks and congratulations
11. Camp breakdown, stadium/field clean-up and inventory removal/storage
Post Camp:
1. Evaluate all aspects of the Camp, positive and negative
2. Consider follow-up with facility, coaches/sta, sponsors and participants
Fundamentals by Position:
OFFENSE:
Quarterback:
Stance
Cadence
QB-Center Exchange
3 (10U) & 5 Step Drop (14U)
Roll Out
Throwing Mechanics/Technique
Hand Of
Running Back:
2 & 3 Point Stance and Start
Hand Of
Various RB Running Drills
Catching
Various Routes
Blocking Technique (No Contact)
Wide Receiver:
2 & 3 Point Stance and Start
Catching Technique
Route Running
Blocking Technique (No Contact)
Offensive Line:
3 Point Stance and Start
Snap
Run Block Technique:
Drive Block (No Contact)
Angle Block (No Contact)
Hook Block (No Contact)
Wedge Block (No Contact)
Pass Block Technique:
Inside Pass Block
Outside Pass Block
DEFENSE:
Defensive Back:
2 Point Stance and Start
Backpedal Technique
Angle Backpedal
Forward Run
Man to Man Cover
Stalk Block Defeat (No Contact)
Linebacker:
2 Point Stance and Start
Backpedal Technique
Angle Backpedal/Drop
Zone Drops
Man to Man Cover
Block Defeat (No Contact)
Defensive Line:
3 & 4 Point Stance and Start
Drive Block Defeat (No Contact)
Angle Block Defeat (No Contact)
Pass Rush Technique:
Bull Rush
Bull & Jerk
Slant Stunt
Loop
USA Football strongly encourages that all position drills progress at a pace conducive to the age of the participants.
Remember to take the appropriate time to teach the skills and techniques of each position.
Pre-Event Planning:
Identify and Secure the following:
1. Facility and Space
a. Registration Space
b. Equipment/Gear Holding Area
c. Restrooms
d. Access to Water
e. Field and Surface Type
f. Spectator Area
g. Storage Space (if approved prior to the camp)

2. Staf fing Considerations
a. Coaches
i. Secure coaches according to practice plan
ii. Coach to participant ratio
iii. Share practice plan
b. Registration Personnel
c. Field Security (to assure only players are on the feld)
d. Certifed Athletic Trainer
e. Equipment Manager (responsible for water, coolers, etc.)
3. Registration and Inventory
a. Identify and Secure Folding Tables and Chairs
b. Miscellaneous Administrative Supplies
c. Participant Contact Data Collection Forms and
Verifcation for Check-In
d. Have a participant Check Out plan for early pickup
by parent or guardian
e. T-shirt or other apparel that may be distributed
i. Consider sizing and amount to order
ii. Consider staf and participant apparel at registration
4. Field Inventory
a. Miscellaneous Field Inventory to Support
On-Field Skills and Drills
i. Consider age of participants and size of footballs

5. Par ticipant Waiver Forms
a. Online Waiver and/or Camp Day Waiver
b. Participants under 18 must provide parent signature

6. Event Insurance
a. Facility will require insurance naming the facility as
additionally insured
b. Ask Facility for Liability minimums

7. Share Camp Schedule/Itinerary with Staf f Members
PRIOR to the Camp
a. Registration/Check-In Procedures
b. On-Field Practice Plan
c. Warm-Up
d. Players Disperse
e. Identify Skills and Drills Areas
(consider safety when spacing out drills)
f. Incorporate Water Breaks
g. Cool-Down
h. Exit Procedures (return facility to its original status)

8. Poor Weather Plan
a. Have a plan in the event of severe weather
Hosting a youth football camp is a rewarding experience.
Your contribution to your community through organizing a youth
football camp full of fun and skill development is immense.
Proper planning and execution will ensure that your camp is a
successful, enjoyable and safe experience for all those involved.
For more information on USA Football please visit
www.usafootball.com
For Those On The
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Together, Lets Give Them The Game
The planning and execution guidelines contained herein are provided for
informational purposes only. None of the National Football League (NFL), its
member clubs, NFL Youth Football Fund, NFL Ventures, L.P., the NFL Players
Association, USA Football or any of their respective afliates or subsidiaries
will be sponsoring or operating the youth football camps or will have any
liability or responsibility for any claim arising in connection with participation
in the youth football camps.