2001 Terrapin Football Technique School
April 13, 2001
"The mission of the Terrapin Football Technique School is to provide you with the best football instruction on the East coast. The staff consists of some of the best college and high school football coaches. Each camper will get personal instruction from the Maryland staff as well. We will provide you the opportunity to experience the beautiful University of Maryland campus and our first class football facilities. Come be a part of Maryland football excellence."
Ralph Friedgen, head football coach
GENERAL INFORMATION
Campers must be 14 years or older and entering the ninth grade.
Session 1 - June 20-23 (Wednesday-Saturday)
Session 2 - June 24-27 (Sunday-Wednesday)
Cost: $165 (Day Camp)/$280 (Dorm Campers)
All overnight registrations must be received by June 10, 2001. No checks will be accepted the day of registration, cash only.
Please call (301) 314-9930 with any questions or to receive an application.
TEAM DISCOUNT
Groups of 10 or more players from the same school or team will qualify for a 10% discount. All refunds will be mailed after the conclusion of both camps. All fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.
STAFF
Our player/coach ratio will be one coach per 10 campers regardless of enrollment. The Maryland football staff will personally work with each participant. In addition, campers will receive instruction by coaches from at least 10 other colleges.
FACILITIES
The Technique School is held on the Maryland campus and has full use of our stadium, beautiful grass practice fields as well as the Maryland weight room and other campus facilities.
POSITIONS
The school offers each camper the chance to work at his position both offensively and defensively.
WEIGHT TRAINING
The Maryland strength and conditioning coach will conduct several sessions with each position on proper and safe techniques used in various lifting exercises. He will also be on hand to work with the campers when they have access to Maryland's spacious weight room.
FLEXIBILITY, FORM RUNNING, SPRINT TECHNIQUE
We have experts in the field of speed improvement who will help each player maximize his running ability. Many campers will experience an increase in speed and flexibility and return home with a better understanding of stance, start and running technique.
INSPIRATIONAL TALKS
A daily inspirational talk by a membr of the staff includes topics from visualization to responsibilities of a student-athlete to his team and community. These talks serve to motivate the players to prepare mentally for the coming season. Individual goals are emphasized througout the week.
NUTRITION/DRUG EDUCATION
The camp will include a seminar on the value of proper nutrition to maximize performance.
EQUIPMENT
Offensive and defensive linemen, defensive ends and linebackers need helmets and shoulder pads. We will do our best to issue equipment to those who cannot bring their own for a cost of $10. We cannot guarantee enough for everyone. All other positions need only helmets. We will not issue helmets to those positions because they are not a necessity.
HOUSING
Complete information on housing will be sent to you upon receipt of the application with payment of deposit.
TYPICAL SCHEDULE
Morning
| 7:30 | Breakfast for overnight campers |
| 9:00 | Day campers arrive |
| 9:15 | Inspirational talks to campers |
| 9:30 | Practice (football techniques) |
| 12:00 | Lunch and rest |
Afternoon
| 1:30 | Camp assembly, inspirational talks |
| 2:00 | Practice (football techniques) |
| 4:30 | Day campers picked up |
| 5:30 | Dinner for overnight campers |
| 7:30 | Evening practice |
| 10:45 | Lights out |
Speed improvement stations, weight training instructions and position chalk talks will be part of the practice sessions. There will always be a minimum of four hours each day of pure football instruction.
Evening activities will include practice, a recruiting presentation and presentations from visiting college coaches. The camp store will also be open each evening to purchase food, beverages and Maryland football gear.
All activities will be under coach supervision.
