Bergamo Skills Camp

The Growth of a Game, will be hosting its 2nd annual American football camp in Bergamo, Italy on September 15^th-16^th, 2018.

The camp, known as “The Growth of a Game Bergamo Skills Camp”, is an annual camp with the intent to improve the level of players from around the region. Players and coaches from all across Europe will visit Bergamo for the camp, and upwards of 100 players are expected to be in attendance.

The Growth of a Game Bergamo Skills Camp will be led by several of the top coaches in Europe, including  Spencer Wood, head coach for the Belgian national team; Gianluca Ventura, offensive coordinator for the Bergamo Lions in Italy; Simone Orsi, defensive line coach for the Italian National Team;  Matteo Dinelli, head coach of the West Coast Raiders in Italy; Filippo Paciaroni, defensive backs coach for the Firenze Guelfi in Italy; Bob Conroy, defensive line coach for the Saarland Hurricanes in Germany; Victor Andersen, defensive coordinator for the Copenhagen Towers in Denmark; and Hugo Pointillart, offensive line coach for the Hämeenlinna Huskies in Finland.

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 from as many as 15 countries will be present.

Discount codes for hotel rooms at the Grand Hotel del Parco and Central Hostel BG are provided at the bottom of the page.

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 Bergamo Lions, Grand Hotel del Parco,  Battle Sports, Cramer Sports Medicine, and Champro Sports.

Spencer Wood – Quarterbacks

Offensive Coordinator, Munich Cowboys (Germany)

Filippo Paciaroni – Wide Receivers

Defensive Backs Coach, Firenze Guelfi (Italy)

Gianluca Ventura – Running Backs

Offensive Coordinator, Bergamo Lions (Italy)

Hugo Pointillart – Offensive Line

Offensive Line Coach, Hämeenlinna Huskies (Finland)

Simone Orsi – Defensive Line

Defensive Line Coach, Italian National Team

Bob Conroy – Defensive Line

Defensive Line Coach, Saarland Hurricanes (Germany)

Victor Andersen – Linebackers

Defensive Coordinator, Copenhagen Towers (Denmark)

Matteo Dinelli – Defensive Backs

Head Coach, West Coast Vikings (Italy)

Saturday – September 15th

7:30am-8:30am – Player Registration

8:00am-8:45am – Coaches´ Meeting

9:00am-12:00pm – Training

12:00pm-2:00pm – Break & Lunch

2:00pm-5:00pm – Training

Sunday – September 16th

8:00am-8:30am – Arrival

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

Transportation

Local Airports: Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (0:10 away, Airport code: BGY), Milan Linate Airport (0:40 away, Airport code: LIN), & Malpensa (1:10 away, Airport code: MXP)

Field Address

Centro Sportivo Azzano San Paolo
Via Stezzano 33
Azzano San Paolo
Italy

Lunch will be provided at the field to all players and coaches for €10.00 per meal on Saturday and Sunday.

Recommended Accommodation

Grand Hotel del Parco

via Galeno 8

24040 Stezzano – Bergamo

Italy

Discount code: “The Growth of a Game Bergamo Skills Camp”

Rate: Single Rooms: 55€ per night. Double Rooms: 65€ per night. Triple Rooms: 85€ per night.

Additional info: Grand Hotel del Parco is the recommended accommodation for coaches. Price includes free breakfast and wifi.

Website: https://www.grandhoteldelparco.it/

Phone: +39 035/591710

E-mail: info@grandhoteldelparco.com

CENTRAL HOSTEL BERGAMO

Central Hostel BG,
Via Ghislanzoni 30
24122 Bergamo
Italy

Discount code: “The Growth of a Game Bergamo Skills Camp”

Rate: Single Rooms: 40€ per night. Double Rooms: 60€ per night. Triple Rooms: 80€ per night. Quadruple Rooms: 100€ per night. Quintuple Rooms: 120€ per night. Six-Bed Room: 140€ per night.

Additional info: Central Hostel BG is the recommended accommodation for players. Price includes free breakfast and wifi.

Website: www.centralhostelbg.com

Phone: +39 035 211359

E-mail: staff@centralhostelbg.com