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Nike Football Skills Development Camp Arizona Christian University

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Become a more sound and fundamental player at Nike Football Skills Development Camp Arizona Christian University in Glendale, AZ. Jeff Bowen and their coaching staff are going to teach campers the football skills required to play at the next level and maximize their potential on the field. This summer camp will teach you how to properly approach the game as the campers will take part in footwork, offensive and defensive skills, individual positions, team plays, and game situations., and will even implement what it takes to become strong mentally on the field.

Highlights Include

Nike Football Camp T-Shirt, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!
Professional Instruction from Coaching Staff
Daily Training to Develop Speed, Strength and Agility
Non-Contact Drills and Scrimmages
Players Grouped by Age and Ability
Discussions on Proper Technique and Concussion Safety
Low Camper to Coach Ratios
Excellent Training Facilities
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Head Coach Jeff Bowen

Arizona Christian Football and Head Coach Jeff Bowen celebrate ten years in 2023. After starting from the beginning in 2014, Coach Bowen is on year eight as the head coach. The Firestorm are 53-20 with three conference titles and two appearances in the NAIA Football Championship Series under Bowen. Coach Bowen was selected as the 2021 NAIA Coach of Character Award winner.
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A third conference championship and a trip to the NAIA FCS capped off the 2022 season for the Firestorm. ACU finished the season with a record of 8-3 and 7-2 in their final season in the SAC. New team records established include points scored (438), rushing attempts (419), total tackles (807) and tackles for loss (87) while tying the season sack and interception marks. ACU had one NAIA All-American and 18 players recognized by the SAC.

The 2021 Firestorm finished the season with an 8-2 overall record and 7-2 record in SAC play. ACU Football established new program season bests in several categories including scoring average (43.7), touchdowns (61), and total offense per game (498.9). Two All-Americans, one SAC Football Athlete of the Year, and 20 All-SAC players highlighted the season accolades.

Historic is the best way to describe the 2020 season. In a season that started in the fall and carried over into the spring for the first time ever, Arizona Christian advanced to their first ever NAIA Champion Series game. Their 9-2 record at the end of the season was highlighted by a 6-0 record in conference play to win a SAC championship. The nine wins and the two losses were both program bests. Bowen was named the AFCA NAIA Region 5 and Sooner Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. Four NAIA All-Americans and four SAC Players of the Year were accompanied by 22 All-SAC players.

In 2019, ACU went 6-4 overall and 6-2 in SAC play. The Firestorm set a new program record with 15 interceptions led by SAC Freshman of the Year Riley Tucker with a program season best six picks. Their 24 sacks equate to second all-time on the ACU season lists topped by seven from First Team NAIA All-American Jaron Green.

The 2018 season saw the Firestorm produce an 8-3 record with the eight wins establishing an Arizona Christian single season record. The Firestorm went 6-3 in their first year as a member of the Sooner Athletic Conference. ACU began the year 5-0 for the first time in their history.

Under the guidance of Coach Bowen his first two seasons, ACU went 14-6 overall and 11-3 in CSFL play including 6-0 in 2016. The first two Bowen years were highlighted by one CSFL championship, two First Team NAIA All-American selections (Punter Derek Brush) and the honors of one CSFL Coach of the Year, four CSFL Players of the Year, 41 All-CSFL players, 16 NAIA Scholar-Athletes, and 72 players on the CSFL All-Academic Team.

Beginning in 2014, Coach Bowen served as the Associate Head Coach and Run Game Coordinator for the first two years of ACU Football.

Including his Arizona Christian football days, Coach Bowen has been coaching football in the state of Arizona for 36 years.

Prior to coming to ACU, Bowen served as the head football coach at Westview High School for 11 years with a career head coaching record of 109-62. Bowen led the Knights to the state finals in back to back years (2007-08) and section champions three years in a row (2011-13).

Along with coaching football, Coach Bowen has also coached track. Combining honors for both sports, Bowen has been named a high school coach of the year ten times. He spent nine years on the Arizona Football Coaches Association Executive Board.

Educationally, Coach Bowen earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Arizona State University in 1987. He earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University.

Jeff and his wife, Heather, attend Redeemed International Church. The Bowens have three children- son Brennan (ACU football alum, wife- Kristen) and daughters Morgan (Husband- Jeremiah Watson) and Hannah (ACU beach volleyball/dance team alum). Coach Bowen enjoys his six grandchildren.
Assistant Coach Todd Williamson

"Coach Will" is entering his sixth season with the Firestorm where he coaches the linebackers and is the Assistant Defensive Coordinator.Coach Williamson has been coaching for the last 20 years. He has been the head coach at multiple high schools here in the Valley, and before coming to ACU, he was the Defensive Coordinator at Phoenix College.
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He originally comes from Hackensack, NJ, and attended the University of Maine where he received All-American honors as a defensive end and All-Academic honors.

Coach Will embodies the brotherhood at ACU, and enjoys the family atmosphere that the University has to offer. Coach Will and his wife, Becky, have three children Denzel, Lexi, and Jaden.

Instruction will develop fundamentals and advanced skills, focusing on footwork, offensive and defensive skills, team play, and game situations. You can expect high demand for these first come first serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

Please note: The following information may be subject to change.

2024 CAMP INFORMATION

Dates: May 28-31, 2024
Age Group: Incoming 6^th grade to Incoming 12^th grade
Gender: Boys
Camp Type: Day
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 8am – 1pm
Check-In: 30 minutes prior to camp start time
Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a snack/lunch and a water bottle to camp each day. Water will be available throughout camp.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Daily Football Instruction
Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours
Nike Football Camp T-Shirt, Cinch Sack, Wristband, Sticker, and potentially other prizes!

INSTRUCTION & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:10 staff to camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are initially grouped by age and moved around accordingly based on skill level.
Facility: Outdoor field in the morning with indoor facility available for inclement weather/heat. Film study, chalk talk, speakers and football IQ sessions will be held indoors

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist.

All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING:

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

This camp is NON-CONTACT

Small gym bag/backpack
Athletic clothing: t-shirt, shorts
Warm-up jacket
Cleats (NO metal-tip cleats) & sneakers
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Packed lunch and snacks

MEDICAL PROTOCOL

Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.

TRAVEL

Nike Football Camps does not provide transportation from airports, train stations or bus depots. If you have a child flying to camp, please arrange a shuttle or taxi service.

TEAM/GROUP DISCOUNT

If you have a group of campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a discount. Please have someone contact the US Sports Camps office at 1-800-645-3226 with the names of each camper in the group and we will create a unique discount code for your group. Campers may then register individually through the website at their convenience and apply the offer code during checkout. *Discount amount varies by program. Please call for details.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE FOOTBALL CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our football camps please see our FAQ page

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Sample Daily Schedule

8:00am-11:00am Skills and Drills/Outdoor Competitions and Gameplay
11:00am-11:30am Lunch
11:30am-1:00pm Film Study/ Football IQ Sessions and Speakers Indoors/ Additional Outdoor Training, Competitions and Gameplay

SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!

Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.

Programs: Football Skills Camp

Age Group: 11 - 17

Gender: Co-Ed

Please review our cancellation policy thoroughly. You are required to agree with our policy before completing your registration.

Day (9:00am-1:00pm) $350.00 USD

Availability: Yes

* Pricing is subject to change based on availability. Enroll today to secure current rates.

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