The 2026 Joe Gilliam Football Camp will be held Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, May 29, 2025 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Cost: $50/camper
The Joe Gilliam Football Camp is a world class football camp. It is a non-contact football camp for boys and girls with age ranging from 12 – 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 at the Tennessee State University Outdoor Practice Field “The Hill”. Transportation may be available through participating recreation or community centers throughout the area. In the event of rain or excessive heat, all camp activities may 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.
We continue to monitor the current COVID-19 situation closely and will follow the recommendations listed by the CDC, State, and Federal guidelines.