Todd Bates will be bringing his Football Skills Camp to Heflin, May 10 at the Heflin Recreation Center/city football field. If you are ready to take your grid iron game to the next level the students, ages 6-12 and 13-18 are urged to sign up for the Todd Bates Football Skills Camp. You gain valuable football technique and skills from Alabama greats like Freddie Roach, Juan Simpson and many more! Participants gain positive character traits from Bobby Jackson ( Former coach of the Super Bowl winning Saint Louis Rams and current running backs coach of the Miami Dolphins, as well as a former University of Alabama great Roger Shultz from this years Biggest Loser weight loss show!). This years camp participants will have their camp stats posted on www.scoutsouth.com ! The juniors and seniors who participate will have there high light films posted on Scout South. Cost for the program is $40. This year's theme is: “MOLDING TODAY’S YOUTH INTO TOMORROW’S SUPERSTARS…ON AND OFF THE FIELD!” Camp for ages 6-12 will be from: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Ages 13-18: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. EVENT COACHES Freddie Roach - Alabama linebacker, 10th All-Time Tackler UA history Charles Jones - Alabama defensive back, 2nd Team All-SEC Brandon Brooks - Alabama kick return/WR Track and Field record holder Deon White - Jacksonville State offensive line, JSU Hall of Fame & All-American Todd Bates - Alabama defensive line, Permanent Team Captain 2004 Arsenio Hayes - Jacksonville State wide receiver, defensive back Juwan Simpson - Alabama linebacker, 2nd Team All-SEC Matt Miller - Alabama quarterback/WR, All-Area High School Darius Gilbert - Alabama linebacker, defensive end The last day to sign up is May 2. You may sign up at the Heflin Recreation Center or send Name, Address, Phone #, Email, Age, Grade, School Name, Position, Parent/Guardian Name & T-shirt Size to: tbskillscamp@hotmail.com Send payments Cash/Check (Made out to Todd Bates Football Skills Camp) to P.O. Box 1132 Heflin, AL 36264 Camp Overview The purpose for this camp is to train, develop, and prepare young players on the skills necessary to reach their full potential. Participants will have a new level of intensity when it comes to playing the game of football. The players will learn a variety of drills to improve their football skills; such as: *Agility Drills * Footwork Drills * Speed Drills * Combine Drills * Position Specific Drills New This Year! At this year’s camp, every participant will be tested in the 40 yard dash, 5-10-5 short shuttle, vertical jump, obstacle course, L-Drill and many other test that are relevant to football. The times of every participant will be recorded! All juniors and seniors participating will have their times added to the popular recruiting websites such as scoutsouth.com, and rollcrimsontide.com. High school participants can also bring a copy of their highlight film to be posted to the website as well! Dreaming Big! Bates said, "We will have a character building session featuring a guest speaker. A talented athlete will speak to camp participants, sharing personal experiences to help encourage and motivate players. Participates will learn about character and the importance of having the fundamentals of the game." The Todd Bates Football Skills Camp is led by former stand out high school & collegiate football players. Many have NFL playing experience. Combined, their team has the knowledge, ability, skill level, and expertise to successfully prepare players participating for their next level!
