2024 Football Camps
For boys & girls grades K - 8th.
This is a non-contact football camp that aims to teach campers the skills to position them ahead of their peers and give them the confidence to compete in any youth or middle school football game. The goal for our camp is to expose campers to the best skills & techniques and teach the "right way" to play the game of football. This is a non-contact football camp.
2024 DATES:
Session 1 - June 10, 11 & 12
Session 2 - July 15, 16 & 17
TIME: 8:30 AM until Noon
COST: $175 per camper/per session
SESSION 1 BEGINS IN
Designed for young athletes.
Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Fundamentals
The fundamentals of the overall game of football
Skills & Techniques
The skills and techniques of their individual desired positions
Sportsmanship
Instruction will also include what it takes to be successful at all levels:
CHARACTER
TEAMWORK
WORK ETHIC
Mindset
Most of all, the Camp will teach kids that football is tough, but fun!
Camp Information & Registration
Participants: Players entering K-8th Grade
Location: Plant High School, 2415 S Himes Ave, Tampa, 33629
Camp Dates:
Session 1 - June 10, 11, & 12
Session 2 - July 15, 16 & 17
Times:
Registration/Check-In - 8:00AM-8:30 AM
Camp - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
*Campers CANNOT be dropped off before 8:00AM at any time
Registration Fee: $175 per camper - Includes 3 days of camp, a camp shirt, camp awards.
Parents: Parents are welcome to stay and watch from the stands.
Please bring: Filled and labeled water jug, backpack or bag for personal belongings, and all other optional equipment - gloves, cleats (no metal spikes), ball, etc...
QBs can bring their own ball.
Refund Policy: All refund requests must be submitted via email to alwaysalinkcamp@gmail.com prior to camp. Refunds will not be issued after the camp starts.
Attire: All participants are encouraged to wear weather appropriate athletic clothes and shoes. As with all grass surfaces, wearing cleats gives a competitive advantage. Cleats are NOT required to be worn, but suggested (no metal spikes).
Food: No food will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring snacks if they would like. There will be multiple breaks throughout the morning to grab a bite if needed. FOOD WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.
Drinks: Participants NEED to bring their own refillable water jugs. Water will be available so they can refill their jug at any time. Electrolyte drinks are also a good idea to bring if so inclined.
Sun Protection: Participants should arrive wearing sunscreen and bring their own if it needs to be reapplied. Wearing a cap, visor or sun hat is also a good idea.
COACHES
Camp Head Coach: Hank Brown. Coach Brown has been coaching at Plant since 2004. He is currently the Varsity Head Coach. Coach Brown played for the Plant Panthers in high school and went on to play for the University of Central Florida and with the semi-pro team, the Granite State Warriors.
Camp Positional Coaches - Plant coaches and current players.
Camp Director: Bobby Richardson. Coach Bobby played football at Plant High School and went on to play college ball at Indiana and professionally in the NFL, CFL & XFL. His favorite quote is: "You become what you think about. If you can see it and believe it, then you can achieve it!"
Camp Administrator: Tania Nanfra. Ms. Nanfra has been a professional educator in Hillsborough County for 18 years. She currently teaches at Wilson Middle school and has worked with teachers, students and support staff across all levels including Blake HS, MacFarlane Park IB, Burnett MS, Aparicio-Levy and Brewster Technical College.
Camp Waiver: Please review the ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM . You will be asked to digitally sign at the end of the registration process.
In the event of an emergency medical situation. the camp directors/counselors will call 911 and all attempts will be made to contact the particpants parent regarding the emergency.
To Register: Click the link below and you will be redirected to the Plant High Letterman's Link website for registration and payment.