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Welcome to V-Camp. Our goal is to educate, motivate, empower and guide campers to athletic development and self-reliance.
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Instruction or drill features will be 5-8 minutes in length. Above reviewing the feature, the camper should head out and take on the challenges.
For live interactive features, you will receive a Zoom link. The camper should simply click on the link, follow any additional directions and enjoy live interaction with a NFL Alumni player development expert.
Friday, July 24 Schedule
8:00 AM CST / 9:00 AM EST
*Agility: Def Back Direction Change + Lateral Shuffle Catch
*Agility: Core strength and hands, sit up and catch
Goal: Get loose with light 5-minute jog. Execute 10 good “Direction Change” sequences using 6 markers. Do 10 sets of 10 catches for “Lateral Shuffle and Catch.” Do as many sit up catches as possible in three sets (maximum 12 per attempt).
9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST
*Quarterback, Drill, “The Dance” – Step and Throw
Goal: Work 10 forward, backward reps and then 10 back-foot slides with transition to throwing motion. Next, do “the dance,” for 5-10 seconds and make 50 accurate throws.
10:00 AM CST / 11:00 AM EST
LIVE ZOOM V-CAMP HUDDLE
Wendell Davis, Wide Receiver, Chicago Bears
Wendell Davis played for the Chicago Bears for six seasons from 1988 to 1993. He was selected by the Bears in the 1st round (27th overall) in the 1988 NFL Draft.[1] Davis was a two-time All-American at Louisiana State University. In his pro career, Davis played in 81 games, catching 207 receptions for 3,000 yards and 14 touchdowns. His career effectively ended on October 10, 1993. In October 2009, Davis became the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers under Mike Singletary. In 2012 was hired as the wide receivers coach for Columbia University.
Access Zoom Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81095724571
Passcode: Davis
11:00 AM CST / 12:00 PM EST
*Wide Receiver, Drills, The Arcade, the Pole and Belly Arch Catch
Goal: Do 5 sets of 10 arcade drills, 7 sets of 10 pole catches and 3 sets of 8 belly catches.
*Quarterback: Removing the Feet to Learn Torso Power
GOAL: Throw 30 balls without feet and throw 30 balls “without feet/opposite shoulder.”
12:00 PM CST / 1:00 PM EST
Lunch — Fluids
NFL Flag Football National Championship: age 13-14
Top Runs, Pop Warner 2019 Playoffs
1:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM EST
*Wide Receiver, Drill, High Point
*Wide Receiver, Drill, Find the Ball
*Wide Receiver, Drill, Catch and Protect
Catch 12 High Point balls, 24 Find the ball and 16 “catch and protect.”
2:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM EST
*Final Throwing Contest: 3 V-Campers
Set up a target — a tree, a tired, a garbage can or a buddy and throw 10 strikes in 20 tries.
Final Goal: No Fear, No Envy, Be Kind.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, July 23 Schedule
8:00 AM CST / 9:00 AM EST
*Agility: Five Levels of Jump Rope
Goal: 5 reps for speed for 30 seconds; 5 reps of 40 jumps without a miss; 5 reps of 10-yard forward/backward (3 lengths); 5 reps of 5-yard side to side travels (3 side to side)
9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST
*Quarterback, Drill, One Knee Throws, 5 Teaching Points
*Quarterback, Drill, Game Situation Throws and Decisions
Goal: Make 40 perfect “one knee” throws: 20 throw of 5-7 yards and 20 throws of 10 to 15 yards. Make 30 throws to active moving target with quick release.
10:00 AM CST / 11:00 AM EST
LIVE ZOOM V-CAMP HUDDLE
Johnnie Gray, Safety, Green Bay Packers
He was an undrafted rookie was named to the NFL All Rookie Team with the Green Bay Packers in the 1975 NFL season and played for the team for nine seasons. Gray was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1993. After retiring as a player, Gray was a football analyst for a FOX affiliate.
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Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83599202690
Meeting ID: 835 9920 2690
Passcode: Gray
11:00 AM CST / 12:00 NOON EST
*Agility: The “L” Agility Challenge + Timing
Goal: Do 8 sets of the “L Agility” drill for form and speed.
*Running Back:: Drills and Technique, Hops, Hop, Cut and Open Moves
Goal: 7 reps of the 3 perfect form RB agility drills and protect the ball!
12:00 PM CST / 1:00 PM EST
Lunch — Fluids
#5 Greatest of All Time: Walter Payton, Chicago Bears Running Back
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#6 Greatest of All Time: Tom Brady, New England and Tampa Bay QB
1:00 PM CST / 2:00 PM EST
*Running Back, Route, the Arrow Route
*Running Back, Route, the Swing Route
Goal: Make 40 catches — Arrow route left (10), Arrow route right (10), Swing route left (10) and Swing route right (10).
2:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM EST
Defensive Backs, Drill – Read and Pick 6 Drill.
Goal: Working both left and right side, defend 16 routes.
Wednesday, July 22 Schedule
8:00 AM CST / 9:00 AM EST
*Agility Drills 7 and 8
*Agility: The “L” Agility Challenge + Timing
Goal: Do 3 reps of Agility 7 and 3 sets of agility 8. Run 8 reps of the “L” Agility test — 60 seconds rest, time yourself for 4 more. Beat your best time. Concentrate of form — pump arms.
9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST
*Quarterback, Drill, No Feet Throws, Learn Torso Power
Goal: Throw 30 balls without feet and throw 30 balls “without feet/opposite shoulder.”
*Running Back, Lesson, Fundamentals and Ball Protection
Goal: While stationary, transfer or roll ball from left to right side with perfect ball security.
10:00 AM CST / 11:00 AM EST
ZOOM V-CAMP HUDDLE LIVE
Sam Garnes, Safety, New York Giants
Sam played for the New York Giants from 1997 through 2001 and the New York Jets in 2002, 2003. He has worked his way up the coaching ranks since 2005, serving the Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears as Defensive Backs Coach.
YOUR ACCESS: Join V-Camp Zoom Meeting
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89696549784
Meeting ID: 896 9654 9784
Passcode: Sam
11:00 AM CST / 12:00 PM EST
*Defensive Back Lesson 3: Change of Direction, Hi Point & Rake
*Defensive Back Lesson 4: The Press Technique
Goal: 12 perfect form techniques on back peddle, pivot and go. Concentrate on low back end during back pedal, quick feet, arm pump, and use arms in transition to forward run.
12:00 PM CST / 1:00 PM EST
Lunch — Fluids
*Sports Science: Football Kinematics
1:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM EST
ZOOM V-CAMP HUDDLE LIVE
Stephen Baker “The Touchdown Maker” – Wide Receiver, New York Giants. Stephen was part of the New York Giants Super Bowl XXV team. He made a stellar 141 NFL receptions for 2,587 yards and 21 touchdowns in his career.
ACCESS Join V-Camp Zoom Meeting
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83416013548
Meeting ID: 834 1601 3548
Passcode: Baker
2:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM EST
*Quarterback: Opposite Shoulder Throws on the Run
Goal: Throw 40 balls: 20 rolling to “opposite shoulder” and 20 rolling to strong (open shoulder) — and make accurate throw.
Tuesday, July 21 Schedule
8:00 AM CST / 9:00 AM EST
*Agility Drills 3 and 4 (review ladders)
*Agility Drills 5 and 6 (use chalk, rope, the sidewalk)
*Agility Drills 7 and 8
Goal: Execute Agility each drill challenge 4 times, seeking perfect form and execution. Wait 30-60 seconds between each repetition.
9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST
*Agility, Jump Rope Basics
*Defensive Back Lesson: Warm Up Hands and Attitude
*Defensive Back Lesson: Back Peddle, Acceleration and Transition
Goal: 15 good back peddle and turns with perfect form + 8 or more consecutive minutes of jump rope, seeking to do 50+ consecutive jumps without a miss.
10:00 AM CST / 11:00 AM EST
V-CAMP HUDDLE LIVE
Billy Taylor, #38 New York Giants, Running Back
An NFL Running Back for 6 years, Billy Taylor played for the New York Giants, New York Giants and Los Angeles Raiders before retiring. Billy was selected by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 1978 NFL Draft. A 6’0″, 215-lb. running back from Texas Tech, Taylor played for five NFL seasons as a running back and kick returner. His best season was in 1979, when he started all 16 games, carrying the ball 198 times for 700 yards and catching it another 28 times for 253 yards with 11 total touchdowns.
V-CAMP HUDDLE ACCESS
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89923587322
Meeting ID: 899 2358 7322
Passcode: Taylor
11:00 AM CST / 12:00 PM EST
*Wide Receiver, Lesson, Stance and Snap
*Wide Receiver, Drill, Good Hands with Tennis Ball
Goal: Have 2 technique questions ready for Super Bowl Winner Stephen Baker — a great NFL Wide Receiver.
12:00 PM CST / 1:00 PM EST
*Lunch Break – Fluids
*Sports Science: Richard Sherman
*Sports Science: What makes Tyrek Hill so fast?
1:00 PM CST / 2:00 PM EST; V-Camp Huddle
With Kris Haines, NFL Wide Receiver for the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills. Kris attended Notre Dame University, played with NFL legend Joe Montana and caught the game winning last second pass for a Notre Dame Cotton Bowl victory that resulted in Kris being inducted into the Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame.
V-CAMP HUDDLE ACCESS
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86305564601
Meeting ID: 863 0556 4601
Passcode: Kris
2:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM EST
*Agility Drills 1 and 2 Hurdles
*Wide Receivers, Drills, Cap ‘n Tuck, Drag Feet, Jerry Rice, One Hand Catch
Goal: Do 6 reps of Agility Hurdle 1 and 2 technique;
Make 30 catches — “catch, cap and tuck,” 15 “drag the feet,” try 10 “Jerry Rice attempts (they are hard), 10 left hand only hand catches and 10 right hand only catches and 10 tap to other hand catches.
Monday, July 20 Schedule
8:00 AM CST / 9:00 AM EST
*V-Camp Brief Orientation
*Agility Drills 1 and 2 Hurdles
*Agility Drills 3 and 4 Ladders
Goal: Use cups or sidewalk chalk or any markers for foot target. Execute each drill challenge 6 times, seeking perfect form and execution. Wait 30-45 seconds between each repetition.
9:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM EST
*Quarterback, Lesson, Grip, Up and Away
*Quarterback, Drill, Grip, Up, Shoulder Shelf and Throw
Goal: Throw 40 or more passes — concentrating on the key teaching points and seeking perfect form.
10:00 AM// CST / 11:00 AM EST
ZOOM V-CAMP NFL PLAYER HUDDLE LIVE
BRETT RATLIFF, QB, TENNESSEE TITANS
Brett Ratliff is former NFL quarterback and member of the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. College: Utah Utes — Defeated Georgia Tech in the 2005 Emerald Bowl.
Zoom-V-Camp Huddle Access
Brett Ratliff, QB, Tampa Bay Bucs and Tennessee Titans
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81265186453
Passcode: Titans
11:00 AM CST / 12:00 PM EST
*Wide Receiver, Lesson, Catching Fundamentals — Expanded
*Wide Receiver, Drill, Good Hands with Tennis Ball
Goal: Catch 30 footballs, concentrate on all fundamental. Train your eyes to follow the ball and muscles to secure the ball. Catch 50 tennis balls using different angle challenges.
12:00 PM CST / 1:00 PM EST
*Lunch Break – Fluids
*Sports Science: Throwing Perfect Spiral and More
1:00 PM CST / 2:00 PM EST:
ZOOM V-CAMP NFL PLAYER HUDDLE LIVE —
Gerald McRath, Linebacker, Tennessee Titans
4th Round pick out of Southern Mississippi, made 120 career NFL tackles from 2009 – 2012. Ran a 4.59 40 yard dash as a rookie linebacker.
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Passcode: Ball
2:00 PM CST / 3:00 PM EST
*Quarterback, Drill, 1 Knee Throws, 5 Teaching Points
*Wider Receiver, 3 Essential Routes: Squirrel, Hitch and Slant
GOAL: Throw 40 or more “perfect form and accurate” 10 yard passes from one knee. Catch 300 Bounce Back Balls, 150 with both hands, 75 with left hand and 75 with the right hand.