Description
| Location: Cologne, Germany | Dates: March 23-24, 2019 |
| Venue: WMTV Solingen | Ages: 15+ |
| Cost: Players: €99, Coaches: €49, Teams: €1200/€1500 |
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OVERVIEW
The Growth of a Game will be hosting its second annual American football camp in Cologne, Germany on March 23rd-24th, 2019.
The Cologne 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 Cologne for the camp, and upwards of 200 players are expected to be in attendance.
The Growth of a Game Cologne Skills Camp will be led by several of the top coaches in Europe, including Spencer Wood, head coach for the Belgian National Team; Joe Sturdivant, head coach for the Saarland Hurricanes in Germany; Mike Brown, defensive coordinator for the Gießen Golden Dragons in Germany; Andreas Brökers, head coach for the Aachen Vampires in Germany; Klaudiusz Cholewinski, defensive line coach for the Belgian national team; Bob Conroy, defensive line coach for the Saarland Hurricanes in Germany; Steve Sheppard, offensive coordinator for the Rotterdam Ravens in the Netherlands; Niko Chatziamanetoglu, the offensive coordinator for the Cologne Crocodiles II (Germany); Jörg Mackenthun, the former head coach and defensive coordinator for the Düsseldorf Panthers (Germany); and Brock Dale, quarterback for the Saarland Hurricanes in Germany.
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.
Player fees for the 2-day camp are €99, while coaches fees are €49. Teams can register up to 20 players and coaches for €1,200 and an unlimited number of players and coaches for €1,500.
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 [email protected]
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 Battle Sports, Cramer Sports Medicine, Ceres Sports, CB Sports, Hotel-Overnight im ABZ, and Champro Sports.
COACHES
Spencer Wood – Wide Receivers
Head Coach, Belgian National Team
Mike Brown – Running Backs
Defensive Coordinator, Gießen Golden Dragons (Germany)
Brock Dale – Quarterbacks
Quarterback, Saarland Hurricanes (Germany)
Andreas Brökers – Offensive Line
Head Coach, Aachen Vampires (Germany) & Offensive Line Coach, Belgian National Team
Steve Sheppard – Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator, Rotterdam Ravens (Netherlands)
Klaudiusz Cholewinski – Defensive Line
Defensive Line Coach, Belgian National Team
Bob Conroy – Defensive Line
Defensive Line Coach, Saarland Hurricanes (Germany)
Jörg Mackenthun – Linebackers
fmr Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator, Düsseldorf Panthers (Germany)
Joe Sturdivant – Defensive Backs
Head Coach, Saarland Hurricanes (Germany) & Defensive Coordinator, Belgian National Team
SCHEDULE
Saturday – March 23rd
7:30am-8:30am – Player Registration
8:00am-8:45am – Coaches’ Meeting
9:00am-12:00pm – Training
12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm – Position Meetings
2:00pm-5:00pm – Training
Sunday – March 24th
7:30am-8:30am – Player Registration
8:00am-8:45am – Coaches’ Meeting
9:00am-12:00pm – Training
12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm – Position Meetings
2:00pm – Camp ends
LOGISTICS
Transportation
Local Airports: Cologne/Bonn Airport (0:35 away, Airport code: CGN/EDDK), Düsseldorf International Airport (1:00 away, Airport code: DUS/EDDL), Dortmund Airport (1:35 away, Airport code: DTM / EDLW).
Train Station: Cologne Central Station (40-minute drive to the field)
Field Address
WMTV Solingen
Adolf-Clarenbach-Straße 41
42719 Solingen
Germany
Free parking will be available on-site.
Lunch will be available for purchase to all players and coaches on Saturday and Sunday for €7.00 per meal.
Recommended Accommodation
H+ Hotel Solingen
Teschestraße 34
42655 Solingen
Germany
CONTACT
Any questions? E-mail us at [email protected].
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