The Quarterback and Skills camp showed us what the future holds for football in Alberta. Coaches at the camp witnessed highly talented athletes at the pee wee, bantam and senior high school levels. The coaches seen major improvement in all athletes at the camp. All coaches emphasized on paying attention to detail as well as executing each drill correctly and to the best of their ability.
We had 11 quarterbacks and they had the opportunity to learn and work with outstanding quarterbacks Erik Glavic from University of Calgary and Julian Marchand from the University of Alberta. I was very pleased to see so many quarterbacks looking to improve their game! The quarterbacks acquired new skills that they can bring back to there respective team once the season has started. All coaches did an outstanding job working on quarterback specific footwork and teaching how to improve throwing accuracy and learned how to throw all the routes on the passing tree.
The receivers and running backs had the opportunity to work specifically by Coach Woods. These campers gained a great deal of knowledge for their position, made major improvements to their route running, catching as well as understanding their roles and responsibilities on the field. Coach Woods had the Receivers and Running Backs go through concentration catching drills which was new to the athletes. By the second day, everyone was more comfortable with drills and were able to start focusing on getting better.
The Mother’s Day 5 km run was implemented by Coach Woods. Every year he completes a 5 km run in appreciation for his mother. We thought that this would be a great idea. All campers were extremely motivated and determined to complete the run. This run was used not only as a training tool but to honor and appreciate the hard work and dedication each mother puts into sending their kids to our football camps.
The Linebackers and Defensive Backs worked on there back pedal and coverage skills. Coach Braddock; in each individual position skills session, had the athletes go through a series of hip drills to improve their overall range of motion.
The atmosphere at the Skills camp was very positive. Athletes, parents and coaches were all extremely happy with the end results. The coaches are very impressed with the effort as well as the willingness to learn about how to become a better football player. As spring camps for schools across Alberta commence, apply the skills and tools that IronWill Football has provided you with to become a better player and help your team become one.
Once again, thank you to the coaches in attendance.You all did a great job coaching each skill position Everyone went home with a lot of new tips and how to improve their overall game. Players; now is the time to implement everything you have learned!
I am extremely pleased with the the skills camp! It is so exciting to see so much young talent we have in Alberta! I look forward to seeing everyone in July.
Coach Burris
