Camps and CombinesCamps and Combines

CombineCombine An event where a student athlete will be An event where a student athlete will be tested on their basic athletic measurables.tested on their basic athletic measurables.– HeightHeight– WeightWeight– 4040– Vertical JumpVertical Jump– Bench press or Power ball tossBench press or Power ball toss– Pro ShuttlePro Shuttle– Broad jumpBroad jump

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Why go to a combineWhy go to a combine– Having a reliable third party source test Having a reliable third party source test

our student athletes, will remove any our student athletes, will remove any fear that a college coach has concerning fear that a college coach has concerning whether or not a players numbers are whether or not a players numbers are accurate.accurate.

Commonly known combinesCommonly known combines

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Nike CombineNike Combine– Typically the most well known combine.Typically the most well known combine.– Free for student athletes.Free for student athletes.– Held nation wide.Held nation wide.

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National Underclassmen combineNational Underclassmen combine– Previously for Freshman and Previously for Freshman and

Sophomores. Now available to Juniors.Sophomores. Now available to Juniors.– Small fee, typically around 50-60 Small fee, typically around 50-60

dollars.dollars.– Held nation wide.Held nation wide.

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Excel CombinesExcel Combines– Regionally based.Regionally based.– Small fee for attending.Small fee for attending.

CampsCamps

CampsCamps

Camps can be broken down into Camps can be broken down into three separate categories.three separate categories.– Showcase campsShowcase camps– University campsUniversity camps– Instructional campsInstructional camps

Showcase CampsShowcase Camps

Showcase CampsShowcase CampsAn event where student athletes will An event where student athletes will compete in sport specific drills to compete in sport specific drills to showcase their athletic talent. showcase their athletic talent. – OL vs. DL pass rush drillsOL vs. DL pass rush drills– Pre-practice drillsPre-practice drills– 7on77on7

Typically held throughout the summer.Typically held throughout the summer.– Some events start as early as the late spring.Some events start as early as the late spring.

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Commonly known Showcase campsCommonly known Showcase camps

Showcase camps continuedShowcase camps continuedNike CampNike Camp– A student athlete will gain entrance into A student athlete will gain entrance into

a Nike Camp one of three ways.a Nike Camp one of three ways.Strong performance at the Nike CombineStrong performance at the Nike CombineRecommend by their HS CoachRecommend by their HS CoachSubmitting a 5 minute highlight videoSubmitting a 5 minute highlight video

– Typically begin in April every yearTypically begin in April every year– Camp is free to attendCamp is free to attend– Note: Players will not be tested at these Note: Players will not be tested at these

events.events.

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Ultimate 100 campsUltimate 100 camps– The top 200 athletes from all of the NUC The top 200 athletes from all of the NUC

regional combines will be invited to regional combines will be invited to these camps.these camps.

– Regional MVP’s automatically qualifyRegional MVP’s automatically qualify– Cost of camp is 60 dollars.Cost of camp is 60 dollars.– Camps typically start in June.Camps typically start in June.

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Elite 11Elite 11– Features the nations 12 best QB Features the nations 12 best QB

prospects.prospects.– Chosen from regional contests.Chosen from regional contests.– Main camp is held in Cali every year.Main camp is held in Cali every year.– Invite only.Invite only.– Typically held in the summerTypically held in the summer

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Top Gun Showcase campTop Gun Showcase camp– Three day, invitation only mini camp.Three day, invitation only mini camp.– This event is put on by FBU.This event is put on by FBU.– Players chosen from the 18 national Players chosen from the 18 national

camps.camps.– Typically held at the end of the summer.Typically held at the end of the summer.

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Chris Sailer Elite Kicking CampChris Sailer Elite Kicking Camp– Brings together the nations top special Brings together the nations top special

teams prospects.teams prospects.

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Florida’s “Friday Night Lights” CampFlorida’s “Friday Night Lights” Camp– Hosted by The University of Florida.Hosted by The University of Florida.– Attracts top talent nationwide.Attracts top talent nationwide.

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Florida State’s “Seminole Showtime” Florida State’s “Seminole Showtime” CampCamp– Hosted by FSU.Hosted by FSU.– Attracts top talent nationwide.Attracts top talent nationwide.

University CampsUniversity Camps

University CampsUniversity Camps

Water bottle and tee shirt campWater bottle and tee shirt camp– Typical large D1 camp.Typical large D1 camp.– 77thth grades on up will attend. grades on up will attend.– These camps should not be viewed as a These camps should not be viewed as a

way to advance a student athletes way to advance a student athletes recruiting process.recruiting process.

– Recommended for younger players just Recommended for younger players just looking for a shot at the D1 level.looking for a shot at the D1 level.

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Senior only campSenior only camp– Typically a small number of raising Typically a small number of raising

seniors will be invited to these camps. seniors will be invited to these camps. – Usually only held for one day.Usually only held for one day.– Lower cost.Lower cost.

Instructional campsInstructional camps

Instructional campsInstructional camps

Events that are designed to allow a Events that are designed to allow a player to gain a better understanding player to gain a better understanding of how they can improve their of how they can improve their technique as a player.technique as a player.

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Commonly known instructional Commonly known instructional campscamps– Air7QB 1Air7QB 1– FBU CampFBU Camp

Questions?Questions?