Brussels Skills Camp

The Growth of a Game will be hosting its 2nd annual American football camp in Brussels, Belgium from September  7^th-8^th, 2019.

The 2018 Brussels Skills Camp is aimed at improving the level of players from around the region. Players and coaches from all across Europe will visit Brussels for the camp, and upwards of 200 players are expected to be in attendance.

The Brussels Skills Camp will be led by several of the top coaches in Europe, including Joe Sturdivant, head coach for the Saarland Hurricanes in Germany; Andreas Brökers, head coach for the Aachen Vampires in Germany; Bob Conroy, defensive line coach for the Saarland Hurricanes in Germany; Brock Dale, quarterback for the Saarland Hurricanes in Germany; Jaycen Taylor, head coach for the Limburg Shotguns U19 in Belgium; Nick Granado, head coach for the Mons Knights in Belgium; and Sergio Borra, head coach for the Antwerp Argonauts U19 in Belgium.

The camp will focus on skill development for all players 15 and over. Players of all positions are welcome. Players from as many as 15 countries will be present. 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.

Player fees for the 2-day camp are €99, while coaches fees are €49. Teams can register up to 20 players for €1,200 and up to 35 players for €1,500. Coaches are included as part of the team registration but they do not count against the maximum.

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.

Accommodation options are available for 49€ per night including breakfast at the Ibis Styles Brussels Louise. Lunch will be provided at the field each day for €7. Lunch reservations must be made in advance.

This camp is made possible by the contributions of various partners, including Battle Sports, Ceres Sports, Gear4Teams, Cramer Sports Medicine, Ibis Styles Brussels Louise, Elite Sports Performance, and Champro Sports.

Spencer Wood – Wide Receivers

Head Coach, Belgian National Team

Brett Morgan – Quarterbacks

Head Coach, Guelfi Firenze (Italy)

Nick Granado – Quarterbacks

Head Coach, Mons Knights (Belgium)

Jaycen Taylor – Running Backs

Head Coach, Limburg Shotguns U19 (Belgium) & Running Backs Coach, Belgian National Team

Andreas Brökers – Offensive Line

Head Coach, Aachen Vampires (Germany) & Offensive Line Coach, Belgian National Team

Bob Conroy – Defensive Line

Defensive Line Coach, Saarland Hurricanes (Germany)

Sebastian Serrano – Linebackers

Head Coach, Portuguese National Team

Joe Sturdivant – Defensive Backs

Head Coach, Saarland Hurricanes (Germany) & Defensive Coordinator, Belgian National Team

Sergio Borra – Defensive Backs

Head Coach, Antwerp Argonauts U19 (Belgium)

Monday – July 2nd

7:30am – 8:45am – Registration
9:00am – 12:00pm – Practice
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch/Break
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Football Theory
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Practice

Tuesday – July 3rd

8:00am – 8:45am – Arrival
9:00am – 12:00pm – Practice
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch/Break
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Football Theory
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Practice

Wednesday – July 4th

8:00am – 8:45am – Arrival
9:00am – 12:00pm – Practice
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch/Break
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Football Theory
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Strength/agility training

Thursday – July 5th

8:00am – 8:45am – Arrival
9:00am – 12:00pm – Practice
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch/Break
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Football Theory
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Practice

Friday – July 6th

8:00am – 8:45am – Arrival
9:00am – 12:00pm – Practice
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch/Break
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Football Theory
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Games/Competition

Transportation

Local Airport: Brussels Airport (0:25 away, Airport code: BRU) & Charleroi Airport (0:45 away, Airport code: CRL).

Participants traveling from the hotel can take the 94 tram to the Delleur stop, then walk 5 minutes to the school.

Field Address

Stade Nelson Mandela
Rue de Ransbeek 227
1120 Brussels
Belgium

Lunch will be provided at the field to all players and coaches each day for €7,00 per meal from Monday through Friday.

Recommended Accommodation

IBIS STYLES BRUSSELS LOUISE

Avenue Louise 212
1050 Brussels
Belgium

Discount code: All hotel reservations must be made on this sign up page to secure the discounted rate below. Please e-mail us at [email protected] with any questions.

Rate: €49.00 per night (includes free breakfast and wifi).

Additional info: The Ibis Styles Brussels Louise is available for players or coaches. Participants will be provided with a bed in a twin bedroom and will share the room with one other camp participant. Free breakfast is included in the special rate.

Website: http://www.ibis.com/en/hotel-8915-ibis-styles-brussels-louise/index.shtml

Phone: +32 2 644 29 29

E-mail: [email protected]