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The Joe W. Gilliam World Class Football Camp 2023

The 2023 Joe W. Gilliam Football Camp will be held Tuesday, May 30 through Friday, June 2, 2023 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. 

We continue to monitor the current COVID-19 situation closely and will follow the recommendations listed by the CDC, State, and Federal guidelines.

The Joe W. Gilliam Football Camp is a world class football camp. It is a non-contact football camp for boys and girls with age ranging from 11 – 18 years old. The risks are equivalent to playing “Touch Football”. The activities are focused on teaching the skills fundamental to football, personal safety, various positions of interest, and improving on existing skills.
The final day of the camp includes a “Touch Football Tournament”.

Camp Operations

The camp is a 4 day camp, Tuesday, May 30 thru Friday June 2, 2023, from 9:00 am to 3:00pm at the Tennessee State University Indoor practice field. Transportation is available through participating recreation or community centers throughout the area. In the event of rain or excessive heat, all camp activities will be moved to Tennessee State University’s indoor practice facility. Water, ice, and electrolyte-replenishing drinks will be available to campers during camp activities. A full mid-day meal and snacks will be provided as well.

Download a Camp Application HERE.

For More Information, Contact:

James Wade, Camp Director                                                                                                                                        JWGCamp@joewgilliamfoundation.org

Camp Activities By Position

Quarterbacks

    • Warm-Up Sequence (Arms & Body)
    • Ball Grip and Throwing Motion
    • Single Route Passing (3 & 5 Step Drop) and Footwork
    • Run Plays for Footwork & Ball Handling
    • Play Action Passing Footwork & Ball Handling
    • 3, 5, & 7 Step drop back Footwork & Throwing
    • Reading Defenses
    • Strong Side & Weak Wide Passing – Reading Defenses
    • 7 on 7 Passing & Reading Defenses

Running Backs

    • Ball Handling Skills
    • Inside Running Skills – Reactions to Blockers & Defenders
    • Outside running skills – Reactions to Blockers & Defenders
    • Pass Route Running & Catching
    • Run & Pass Blocking
    • Screen & Draw Footwork

Wide Receivers

    • Ball Reaction Drills
    • Pass Catching Drills
    • Route Running & Catching
    • Route Running (Combo Patterns) – Strong & Weak
    • Down Field Blocking
    • 7 on 7 Passing
    • Reading Defenders

Offensive Linemen

    • Individual Run & Pass Blocking
    • Combo Blocking (Double Team, Trap, & Do Dad)
    • Zone Blocking (Principles & Drills)

Defensive Backs

    • Back Peddle Drills
    • Hip Control Drills
    • Run Support Drills
    • Zone Pass Defense Drills
    • Man Pass Defense Drills
    • Tackling Technique (Passive)
    • 7 on 7 vs Offense

Line Backers

    • Key Reading – Run & Pass
    • Tackling Drills (Passive)
    • Pass Defense – Zone & Man
    • Blocker Control (Run)
    • 7 on 7 vs Offense

Defensive Linemen

  • Tackling Drills
  • Blocker Control Drills
  • Pass Rush Drills
  • Line Stunt Drills – Run & Pass