CAMP DESCRIPTION
Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8 (helmets/shoulder pads/shorts/cleats)
The CARMEL PRIDE Football Camp is designed to mirror the approach and path of the high school football program. Nearly every aspect of the high school design will be paired down to fit the development level of the various age groups. The daily model will include dynamic exercises to prepare for practice, film study of the previous day, individual position skill and drill work, 7 on 7 and lineman group work, and team scrimmage and competition.
Carmel Head Football coach John Hebert and his coaching staff have designed and will carry out the camp. Along with the coaches, a number of high school players will be assigned to work with small groups of campers. These players will also coach and support the teams during competition times. This camp provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and character development for our high school players and managers. Strong bonds will be formed between high school players and the campers.
Position Focus: Offensive
Quarterbacks will be taught the acceptance of the snap, hand positioning, drops, throwing actions, and handoff techniques.
Running backs will learn handoff, running, receiving, blocking, and run fake techniques.
Receivers will develop quick, intermediate, deep route techniques and blocking skills.
Offensive Linemen will focus on footwork along with blocking skills.
All positions will be given some drills they can do on their own to improve themselves.
Position Focus: Defensive
Defensive lineman will learn stance and starts, run reaction skills and pass rush techniques.
Linebackers will work on fundamental reads against the run and pass while focusing on footwork and positioning.
Defensive backs will develop one on one cover skills and become aware of zone drops. The primary focus of those players will be on footwork and cover skills.
All campers will be instructed to execute fundamental shoulder tackling exactly as it is done within the CHS high school program. Coach Hebert will lead a camp-wide session each day on safe and effective tackling techniques.
