About me: In our fourth year under Dan Hawkins and 27th overall, our football camps have become among the nation’s best. The strengths of our camp include the coaching staff we assemble, our player to coach ratio (10-1), and our emphasis on teaching. The majority of our schedule is spent on the field in actual game situations. Additional practice time is dedicated for the teaching and drilling of fundamentals and techniques of each position – the same things the Colorado Buffaloes are taught! You will also learn about the importance of Blue Collar Work Ethic, Toughness, Trust, Hard Work, Excellence, Selflessness, Integrity, Passion, Leadership, Discipline, and Details – The CORE VALUES that have made Colorado a CHAMPIONSHIP program.
Colorado Football Offers Six Camps:
Youth Camp: For 6-13 year-olds (Two Separate Camp Sessions)
This high-energy non-contact camp allows younger football players to develop and learn techniques at all positions from the CU Coaches and many of the current Colorado football players (NEW in 2009). Passing, punting, blocking, running, tackling, catching, kicking, returning, and defending are all skills that are emphasized during the three days of camp. Additionally, campers will learn the value of teamwork as they utilize their new skills and compete within their age group in our fast-paced games of Buff-Ball. No pads are needed – just workout clothing (shirt, shorts, shoes) and a GREAT attitude.
Father/Child Camp: For Parent/Guardian and Youth 6-13 years old
The Father/Child camp will take place the day before Father’s Day. Youth campers will have the opportunity to show their new skills to their dads and the dads will have an opportunity to re-live their glory days as Father and Child compete in an array of football specific drills, competitions, and Buff Ball Games. No pads are needed – just workout clothing (shirt, shorts, shoes) and GREAT attitudes.
High School Camp: For Teams/Individuals entering 9th – 12th grades
The High School full-contact camp is designed to prepare individuals and teams for their upcoming high school season. Colorado position coaches will conduct individual and group drills throughout the designated six practice sessions. Teams will compete in controlled scrimmages in the first five practice sessions and have the opportunity for a live scrimmage during the sixth practice session (campers coming alone will be placed on teams that will be coached by Colorado Coaches). A 7-on-7 tournament will take place each night after dinner and movies, basketball, dodge-ball, ice-games, and swimming will round out each evening of camp. Football pads are required – helmets and shoulder pads only are available for rent.
CU Kicking Camp featuring Paul Assad and Kent Riddle
The Buff staff will team up with the “Kick Doctor” Paul Assad for CU’s Camp for Kickers, Punters, and Long Snappers. Paul Assad has consulted with CU’s Special Teams Coordinator, Kent Riddle, for over ten years. He has proven to be an Innovator and Technician for Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers around the world. As football's premier player skill development specialist, Paul Assad has worked with and developed more than 600 current college/pro players. Additionally, coach Assad has worked with over 25 NFL starters including Mason Crosby, former CU standout and NFL leading scorer his rookie season. The camp will include 6 practice sessions, lifting/stretching work-outs, film evaluation, and competitive non-kicking events after dinner. Movies, basketball, dodge-ball, ice-games, and swimming will round out each evening of camp. No Helmets or Shoulder Pads will be used for the Kicking Camp.
High School Passing Jamboree: TEAMS ONLY
Guaranteed 4 or 5 games (depends on the amount of teams) – Mini-Clinic by position. Team Fee of $250.00 (Includes 20 T-Shirts and Lunch for 20). There will be a scoring system set with realistic game tempo. No Helmets or Shoulder Pads will be used for the Passing Jamboree.
Big Man's OL/DL Camp: Individual skills camp for O/D Linemen
Bring a team of 5 Big-Men and compete in exciting competitions of strength, agility, speed, and position specific drills. An O-Lineman or D-Lineman coming alone will be placed on a team of 5 and compete for the Big-Man Championship. CU Coaches - Denver Johnson, Brad Bedell, Romeo Bandison, & Jeff Pitman will lead the weight room session, on-field instruction, and a variety of competitive events geared towards “The Big-Man” such as The Gator Push, Tug-of-War, Big-Man’s Obstacle Course, etc. No Helmets or Shoulder Pads will be used at The Big Man Camp.
Dan Hawkins: Head Football Coach
Robert Tucker: Camp Director
Brian Cabral: Linebackers
Denver Johnson: Offensive Line
Ron Collins: Linebackers/Defensive Coordinator
Greg Brown: Defensive Backs
Darian Hagan: Running Backs
Mark Helfrich: Quarterbacks/Off. Coordinator
Romeo Bandison: Defensive Line
Eric Kiesau: Wide Receivers
Kent Riddle: Tight Ends/Special Teams
Paul Creighton: Defensive GA
Skyler Fulton: Offensive GA
Jashon Sykes: Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruiting
Zach Dickson: Recruiting Assistant
For registration please visit http://www.cubuffs.com/footballcamp
