Copenhagen Skills Camp

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark	Dates: March 16-17, 2019
Venue: Hafnia-Hallen	Ages: 15+
Cost: Players: €99, Coaches: €49, Teams: €1000

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OVERVIEW

The Growth of a Game will be hosting one of the premier American football camps in Europe on March 16^th-17^th, 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The Copenhagen Skills Camp will be the 3rd installment of the event with the intent to improve the skill level of players from around the region. Players and coaches from all across Europe will visit Copenhagen for the camp, and upwards of 200 players are expected to be in attendance.

The Growth of a Game Copenhagen Skills Camp will be led by several of the top coaches in Europe, including Spencer Wood, head coach for the Belgian National Team; Ryan Andersen, head coach for Copenhagen Tomahawks in Denmark; Kasper Skyum, quarterbacks coach and head coach of the U19 team for Copenhagen Towers, Thomas Brygmann, offensive coordinator for the Danish national team; Victor Andersen, defensive coordinator for the Copenhagen Towers and defensive backs coach for the Danish U19 National Team; Nicholas Hjorth, defensive line coach for the Copenhagen Towers; Thomas Knudsen, former defensive line coach for the Oerestad Spartans; Jukka Rysgaard, linebackers coach for the senior Danish national team and defensive coordinator on the U17 Danish national team; Niels Roest, defensive backs coach for the Copenhagen Towers; Patrik Lundqvist, youth head coach for the Limhamn Griffins; Esben Mortensen, offensive line coach for the Danish national team; Dennis Svennson, head coach for the Amager Demons; Kyler Wilson, youth director and coach for the Frederikssund Oaks; and Jesper Nørgaard Pedersen, linebackers coach for the Copenhagen Tomahawks.

The camp will focus on skill development for all players 15 and over. Players of all positions are welcome. In addition to player development, the coaching staff will also be providing instruction to beginner and intermediate coaches in the form of on-field work. Players and coaches from as many as 10 countries will be present.

Discount codes for hotel rooms at Hotel Rossini are provided at the bottom of the page. Hotel Rossini is the preferred accommodation for participating coaches. Fremad Valby is the recommended accommodation for participating players. Reservations for Fremad Valby must be made at the time of registration through our email address: camps@growthofagame.com

Player fees for the 2-day camp are €99, while coaches fees are €49. Teams can sign up unlimited players and coaches for €1,000.

ATTENTION: For every sign-up until February 10th, The Growth of a Game team is giving away a free workout plan! For all individual sign-ups until the mentioned date, we will send a high-quality workout plan specifically designed for American football players aiming to improve their skills on every position. Additionally, each team that signs up before February 10th gets a chance to have a representative compete for the CampChamp title and earn themselves a special place on our website! For more information, email us at camps@growthofagame.com.

Camp t-shirts will be included in the sign-up cost for players and will be provided during registration. Players will wear t-shirts, shorts, and football cleats – no shoulder pads or helmets.

This camp is made possible by the contributions of various partners, including the Danish American Football Federation, Battle Sports, Ceres Sports, Hotel Rossini, Gear Pro-Tec, Champro Sports, the Copenhagen Tomahawks, and Hafnia-Hallen.

COACHES

Spencer Wood – Quarterbacks

Head Coach, Belgian National Team

Kasper Skyum – Quarterbacks

Quarterbacks Coach & U19 Head Coach, Copenhagen Towers (Denmark)

Thomas Brygmann – Wide Receivers

Offensive Coordinator, Danish National Team

Dennis Svensson – Wide Receivers

Head Coach, Amager Demons (Denmark)

Ryan Andersen – Running Backs

Head Coach, Copenhagen Tomahawks (Denmark)

Esben Mortensen – Offensive Line

Offensive Line Coach, Danish National Team

Kyler Wilson – Offensive Line

Offensive Line Coach, Danish National Team

Victor Andersen – Defensive Backs

Defensive Coordinator, Copenhagen Towers (Denmark)

Niels Roest – Defensive Backs

Defensive Backs Coach, Copenhagen Towers (Denmark)

Patrik Lundqvist – Defensive Backs

Head Coach, Limhamn Griffins Youth (Sweden)

Nicholas Hjorth  – Defensive Line

Defensive Line Coach,  Copenhagen Towers (Denmark)

Thomas Knudsen – Defensive Line

fmr Defensive Line Coach, Ørestaden Spartans (Denmark)

Jukka Rysgaard – Linebackers

Linebacker Coach, Danish National Team

Jesper Nørgaard Pedersen – Linebackers

Offensive Line Coach, Copenhagen Towers (Denmark)

SCHEDULE

Saturday – March 17th

6:30am-7:45am – Player registration

7:00am-7:45am – Coaches’ meeting

8:00am-10:00am – Training

10:00am-12:00pm – Position Meetings

12:00pm-2:00pm – Break & Lunch

2:00pm-6:00pm – Training

Sunday – March 18th

8:00am-8:45am – Arrival of the participants

8:00am-8:45am – Coaches’ meeting

9:00am-12:00pm – Training

12:00pm-1:30pm – Lunch & Break

1:30pm-2:30pm – Closing remarks

2:30pm – Camp ends

LOGISTICS

Transportation

Local Airports: Copenhagen Airport (0:15 away, Airport code: CPH), Malmö Airport (0:50 away, Airport code: MMX), Ängelholm Helsingborg Airport (1:30 away, Airport code: AGH).

Train Station: Ny Ellebjerg (10 minute walk to the field)

Field Address

Hafnia-Hallen
Julius Andersens Vej 6
2450 Copenhagen SV
Denmark

This is an indoor facility. Free parking will be available on-site.

Lunch will be available for purchase to all players and coaches on Saturday and Sunday for €15.00 (110 DKK) per meal. Lunch is optional, however it must be paid in advance.

Recommended Accommodation

Hotel Rossini

Gl. Jernbanevej 27
2500 Valby
Denmark

Discount: This is a highly discounted rate. Reservations must be made directly on this page to secure this price.

Rate: €44.50 (330 DKK) per night. This includes a bed in a 4-person room & daily bus transportation.

Additional info: Free breakfast, free wifi, and free parking are included with the rate. Free private bus transportation is provided to and from the field each day for all hotel guests. Hotel Rossini is the recommended accommodation for both coaches and players. The practice field is a 6-minute drive or a 25-minute walk from the hotel.

Website: www.rossini.dk

Phone: +45 36 45 45 72

E-mail: info@rossini.dk

CONTACT

Any questions? E-mail us at camps@growthofagame.com.