The Nike Football Skills Development Camp in Durham, NC was outstanding. Coach TJ Graham and his coaching staffdid an excellent job organizing and keeping the camp running smoothly even during record breaking temperatures. All the coaches were friendly and highly instructive. This wasn't a just run kids through endless drills, there was thought and a lot of teaching going on, even during warm-ups. There was a trainer on site daily to observing and keeping the kids safe. Speaking of safety as well as discipline, safety was number one, and no nonsense was tolerated, teamwaork and sportsmanship was a central message during the camp. I really cannot say enough, this camp rekindled our son's love for football. Engaging with the professional coaching staff, all of the pro atheletes that stopped by and interacted with the kids really gave him a sense of what could be with hard work and discipline. The coaches also rewarded the kids hard work daily with fun games, water baloon fights, etc. to really keep the kids motivated and having fun. New friendships were formed throughout the camp which is always a huge bonus as a parent watching kids bond through competition and hard work, and lifting each other up. I am not usually someone that writes long reviews, but my wife and I stayed on site the entire week to observe and I think in this case it is warranted. I am a youth football coach and I took notes and now have new tools/drills to bring back to our local team as well. Excellent camp all around and I would strongly recommend it. A couple of things I would like to see added is more instruction on blocking and block defeating techniques and maybe some non-contact shoulder tackling instruction. (Foot and shoulder placement, head allignment, etc.) Regardless, this was a great camp. P.S. I almost forgot to discuss the mini-combine drills all the kids went through. The really great thing about this was the detailed instruction all the kids got and then the coaches collected and logged times, distances, etc. These metrics will be shared so each kid knows where he stands and can utilize going forward....
Read moreI had the absolute pleasure of having my daughter attend the Nike Softball Camp in Modesto, CA, hosted by Debbie and her exceptional team of coaches. I cannot express enough gratitude and admiration for the experience they provided. From the moment we arrived, it was evident that Debbie and her coaches are not only highly skilled and qualified in teaching softball but also deeply committed to building up each girl who attended. The camp was a perfect blend of rigorous skill development and invaluable life lessons. The coaches were respectful, supportive, and created an incredibly positive atmosphere that fostered self-esteem and friendship among the girls. I was present at the camp every day, and what I witnessed brought me immense joy. Debbie’s approach to engaging with the girls was truly admirable. Despite there being over 80 participants, she took the time to get to know each one individually, demonstrating genuine care and concern for their development and well-being. Her dedication to nurturing not just athletes, but well-rounded individuals, was evident in every interaction. As a mother, I am beyond thrilled and grateful for this experience, especially considering that this was my daughter's return to softball after a 7-year hiatus due to an illness. Debbie and her team provided a safe, encouraging environment where my daughter could reignite her passion for the sport. She learned so much, not just about softball, but about perseverance, teamwork, and confidence. She couldn’t wait to return each day, and she continues to benefit from the ongoing support and kindness shown by Debbie and her team at All American Sports Academy during her batting practice sessions in Tracy. The friendships formed and the lessons learned at this camp are invaluable. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Debbie, her incredible coaches, and Nike for creating such an enriching and joyful experience for my daughter and all the girls...
Read moreI went to the Nike Field Hockey Camp at Union Point complex, MA. The coaches in this program were excellent. They were extremely kind and let kids move at their own pace while making sure that we learned a lot and covered a lot of ground. I learned a few new skills and how to improve on lots of previously known skills. We practiced individual skills like lifts, passing, etc. as well as gameplay and scrimmages. One day, a fitness instructor came in to teach us about the importance of stretching, nutrition, sleep, exercise, and health in general. It was very helpful. We were well stretched and prepared before doing anything. There was also a nurse tent right next to the field that we could go to if anything happened, or if we just needed some shade. There was a big bucket of water for refills, and the nurse/coaches were very nice. We had a main coach that was there every day, along with some other college/D1 players that had a rotating schedule. They helped us learn and experience having many coaches. The coaches could also adapt to everyone's level and help them to learn individually. Overall, this was a great camp and I would definitely recommend it. Another great thing about this camp was that they didn't make you play during super hot times or days where the weather was bad. When the weather reached high temperatures, the day was changed to a half day and they would just add another half day to the end. This way, you only play in good conditions but end up getting the amount of days that...
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