https://gritfootballcamp.com/live-stream-test daily 0.75 2021-01-01 https://gritfootballcamp.com/live-stream-test/event-five-fk3zf monthly 0.5 2020-06-24 https://gritfootballcamp.com/live-stream-test/event-four-r7esg monthly 0.5 2020-06-24 https://gritfootballcamp.com/live-stream-test/event-three-h3ayj monthly 0.5 2020-06-24 https://gritfootballcamp.com/live-stream-test/event-two-tge79 monthly 0.5 2020-06-24 https://gritfootballcamp.com/live-stream-test/event-one-7g6w8 monthly 0.5 2020-06-24 https://gritfootballcamp.com/grit daily 1.0 2026-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/fffb046f-7143-424e-8f4d-9d5c3b057f21/2016-Facebook-Banner-Template_phlearn.jpg GRIT - January 22, 2022 Developmental Speed & Skills Camp (TX) January 24, 2026 (Click Picture to sign-up) Location: Cibolo Multi-event Complex 200 S. Main St Cibolo, Tx 78108 Time: 9:45am-2:30pm Fee: $110 NFL Youth Football Camp designed for beginner to intermediate athletes. Older, more experienced players are welcome, yet this camp may not challenge them properly. Camp ratio is typically 3-1 Grit Speakers & Coaches: Trent Lacy: NCAA Ath (Texas State) Rodrick Walker: ex-NFL Player / VP of NFLPA (Texas), 4th & Goal CEO (UT) Student-athletes’ abilities will be tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. Grit will spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at the more developed athletes. Our methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we will teach them the game right. *Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/6e1e3646-526f-4bdf-9f0b-fc973be6f681/1000013567.jpg GRIT - Group Speed, Agility & Strength sessions: Jan 10 - Dec 1, 2025 Three Locations: Pieper Ranch Middle School (Fri) 545-715pm Wiseman Field -La Vernia (Sun) 1-230pm Olmos Basin, Field #1 (Sun) & Powerdise City Gym 4-630pm Fee: $60 per session This S.A.S. program is designed to enhance student-athletes speed, acceleration and change of direction training during 60-150 minute sessions. We will have measurable metrics to prove our program methods are successful. All sports need Athletes to develop Speed, Agility & Strength to excel. Grit Coaches Cj Dodd - Founder & Head Coach Skills Coach Coach Diego - QB/WR Coach Coach Alvin - Line Coach Jerry Salazar - Head Athletic Trainer at UIW Speed / Agility / Strength will consist of Dynamic Stretching sequences Running 40-yard dash (Stance & Start) 10-yd spilt Training (Drive phase) Position Spec Development Agility & C.O.D Skills Strength Building Iso & Plyometric drills Football I.Q. Building Additionally, athletes will develop quick twitch muscles, learn positive shin angle, body rejuvenation techniques & more. Three weeks of the month athletes will workout on the field & for two weeks, they will workout at Powerdise City Gym. *Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/5a23f933-d958-4b80-8731-5b58f326c665/1000006781.jpg GRIT - Trench warfare: Linemen camp (TX) February 28, 2026 Location: St Gerard Athletic & Education Center 521 S New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78203 Time: 945-2pm Fee: $130 One-day NFL Youth Football Camp for middle school & up, this program will sharpen campers football instincts with drills and training concepts taught by coaches with college & professional experience. Student-athletes will leave Grit camps with skillsets college recruiters covet (leadership, perseverance, communication & marketability) - Knowledge. Grit Speakers & Coaches: Aldo De La Garza: ex-NFL player (Texas A&M) Alvin Anassi: ex-NCAA (Tarleton State) Awaiting further Coach confirmations Grit campers will experience : OL - TE/ DL, DB / LB Training sets 1-on-1 Developmental Skills Big Men Challenges (10-yd split, COD, Trading places & more) Q & A’s with Grit guests Hand-Fighting (Long Arm, Ghost Arm, Push - Pull, Speed to Power, Chop & Rip, Etc.) Advanced Training (Mirror step, Bucket Step, Pulling, Seal Blocks, Jump Set) Drills are designed to get athletes to the next level of their football career. Campers must retain skills & knowledge for scouts & upcoming seasons. Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event! Grit staff will connect student-athletes with college recruiters, athletic directors, scouts and coaches willing to help them become successful for college & beyond. *Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/f220b63c-cb4c-4a04-b917-342f3235afa7/20230722_134414.jpg GRIT - Developmental Speed & Skills camp (CO) TBD Location: Colorado (TBD) — Time: 945am-2:30pm Fee: $100 NFL Youth Football Camp designed for beginner to intermediate athletes. Older, more experienced players are welcome, yet this camp may not challenge them properly. Older athletes are expected to lead younger athletes through our drills. Program ratio is typically 4-1 Grit Speakers Coaches: DeWayne Autrey: Salina Liberty Defensive Back — Student-athletes’ abilities are tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. We spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at more developed athletes. These methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we teach the game right. Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event! *Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/dbb16742-05d4-4c34-874e-69930cd638e0/1000016666.jpg GRIT - Grit Football Night Training March 21, 2026 Developmental Camp (TX) January 28, 2023 Location: Cibolo Multi-event Complex 200 S. Main St Cibolo, Tx 78108 Time: 10am-2:30pm Fee: $100 ; Early bird $80 ; Grit Family $60 NFL Youth Football Camp designed for beginner to intermediate athletes. Older, more experienced players are welcome, yet this camp may not challenge them properly. Camp ratio is typically 2-1 Grit Speakers & Coaches: Kwame Cavil – ex NFL Player (UT & Buffalo Bills) Rodrick Walker – ex NFL Player / Pres. of NFLPA (Texas), 4th & Goal CEO (UT) Student-athletes’ abilities will be tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. Grit will spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at the more developed athletes. Our methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we will teach them the game right. *Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1626065569635-KFDLHAK1AQV2NPDY966U/image0.jpeg GRIT - Grit Football Night Training April 18, 2026 Developmental Camp (TX) January 28, 2023 Location: Cibolo Multi-event Complex 200 S. Main St Cibolo, Tx 78108 Time: 10am-2:30pm Fee: $100 ; Early bird $80 ; Grit Family $60 NFL Youth Football Camp designed for beginner to intermediate athletes. Older, more experienced players are welcome, yet this camp may not challenge them properly. Camp ratio is typically 2-1 Grit Speakers & Coaches: Kwame Cavil – ex NFL Player (UT & Buffalo Bills) Rodrick Walker – ex NFL Player / Pres. of NFLPA (Texas), 4th & Goal CEO (UT) Student-athletes’ abilities will be tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. Grit will spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at the more developed athletes. Our methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we will teach them the game right. *Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/3663e56f-efd0-404c-a5e6-205e25eec5f3/20230720_203103.jpg GRIT - Grit Football Prep school April 27 - November 16 2025 Developmental Camp (TX) January 28, 2023 Location: Cibolo Multi-event Complex 200 S. Main St Cibolo, Tx 78108 Time: 10am-2:30pm Fee: $100 ; Early bird $80 ; Grit Family $60 NFL Youth Football Camp designed for beginner to intermediate athletes. Older, more experienced players are welcome, yet this camp may not challenge them properly. Camp ratio is typically 2-1 Grit Speakers & Coaches: Kwame Cavil – ex NFL Player (UT & Buffalo Bills) Rodrick Walker – ex NFL Player / Pres. of NFLPA (Texas), 4th & Goal CEO (UT) Student-athletes’ abilities will be tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. Grit will spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at the more developed athletes. Our methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we will teach them the game right. *Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/947db4f5-84c9-4276-bd5b-d214ceef8560/20231218_222440.jpg GRIT - advanced Speed & Skills camp (TX) May 16, 2026 Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event! Location: St Gerard’s Education and Athletic Center 521 New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio Texas Time: 9:45am-2:30pm Fee: $160 NFL Youth Football Camp designed for intermediate to advanced athletes. Athletes are expected have general knowledge of football with aspirations on becoming more (varsity/college). Grit prepares them for leadership beyond the football field. Grit Speakers & Coaches: • James Harden - Curr. Professional Player • Matt Heines - ex NCAA Player • Alvin Anassi – ex NCAA Player • Rodrick Walker – ex NFL'er Grit campers will experience : WR / DB, LB & OL / DL training sets 1-on-1 Developmental Skills Skill & Speed Challenges (Drive-Phase, Block Shed, Pro-Style Routes & more) Q & A’s with Grit guests Advanced training (Lean-N-Go, Pro-Style 1st step, Play Recognition, Separation) Our camps are run as showcases with advanced drills and conclude with live 7-on-7 match. Grit drills are designed to get athletes to the next level. Offensive & defensive concepts enhance student-athletes performance training habits. Grit athletes must demonstrate skills & knowledge for scouts in-season. *Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/efd309ee-7ce2-49cf-b21b-8e8e896584de/Bob+%26+Snoop.jpg GRIT - Regional Combine Southern California May 23, 2026 Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event! Location: Mt. San Antonio College Time: 945am-2:30pm Fee: $140 NFL Youth Football Camp designed for Middle School - High School Athletes looking for maximum exposure for college recruitment. Camp ratio is typically 4-1 Grit Speakers & Coaches: California JUCO Athletes Dee Burns - Ex’ NFL’er DeWayne Autrey: Salina Liberty Defensive Back Awaiting Additional Coach confirmations Student-athletes’ abilities will be tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. Grit will spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at the more developed athletes. Our methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we will teach them the game right. *Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/6bacdefd-ad19-4c21-bc7a-abcefba4544c/received_1639169696445152.jpg GRIT - Trench warfare: Linemen camp (TX) May 30, 2026 Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event! Location: St Gerard Athletic & Education Center 521 S New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78203 Time: 9:45am-1:30pm Fee: $130 One-day NFL Youth Football Camp for middle school & up, this program will sharpen campers football instincts with drills and training concepts taught by coaches with college & professional experience. Student-athletes will leave Grit camps with skillsets college recruiters covet (leadership, perseverance, communication & marketability) - Knowledge. Grit Speakers & Coaches: Derrick Scott: ex NFL player Rodrick Walker: ex NFL’er Alvin Anassi: ex NCAA player Awaiting further Coach confirmations Grit campers will experience : OL / DL, TE & DB / LB training sets 1-on-1 Developmental Skills Big Men Challenges (10-yd split, COD, Trading places & more) Q & A’s with Grit guests Advanced training (Mirror step, bucket step, pulling, hand-fighting) Drills are designed to get athletes to the next level of their football career. Campers must retain skills & knowledge for scouts & upcoming seasons. Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event! Grit staff will connect student-athletes with college recruiters, athletic directors, scouts and coaches willing to help them become successful for college & beyond. *Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/2a552d98-7450-49dc-89f8-c26b2be8e5fd/1000012963.jpg GRIT - Grit Football Regional Academy July 13-15, 2025 Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event! Location: Niemietz Park - Football Field Cibolo, Texas 78108 Time: 10am - 4:30pm Drop off at allowed 9am / Registration by 9:30am / Pick-up by 5:30pm Fee: $275 NFL Youth Football Camp designed for Middle School - High School Athletes looking for maximum exposure for college recruitment. Combine standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event. Camp ratio is typically 4-1 Grit Speakers & Coaches: Nate Livings: ex-NFL’er (Dallas Cowboys & LSU) DeWayne Autrey: Salina Liberty Defensive Back Alvin Anassi: ex-NCAA Player Rodrick Walker: ex-NFL Player / VP of NFLPA (Texas), 4th & Goal CEO (UT) Trent Lacy: NCAA Player Grit campers will experience : OL & DL / WR & DB / RB & LB training sets Foundational Skills - Start & Stance, Catching & Securing, etc. 1-on-1 Developmental Skills - Eye Discipline, Glide & Release, Hand fighting & Gap responsibilities Skill & Speed Challenges -Drive-Phase, Block Shed, Pro-Style Routes & more 7-on-7 games & Live Line Challenges Daily Q & A’s with Guest Speakers & Coaches Advanced training - Lean-N-Go, Pro-Style 1st step, Play Recognition, Separation Our camps are run as showcases with advanced drills and conclude with live 7-on-7 matches & Live line competitions daily to allow athletes to utilize their daily trainings. Drills are designed to get athletes to the next level by challenging them mentally & athletically. Offensive & defensive concepts will enhance student-athletes performance training habits. Athletes must be able to demonstrate the skills & knowledge for US Army Bowl Staff to earn nominations. Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event! *Group discounts: bring 2+ campers and receive 15% waived. (all programs or clinics) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/8e4f234a-409a-4cd5-bee4-3adb21d79b56/1000012963.jpg GRIT - Grit Football South Texas Regional Combine July 23, 2026 Underclass (Middle School Included) standouts will receive invitations to National Combine Event! Location: Sterling H. Fly Jr. High School Crystal City, Texas Time: 11am-3:30pm Sponsored by Crystal City Athletic Booster Club NFL Youth Football Camp designed for Middle School - High School Athletes looking for maximum exposure for college recruitment. Camp ratio is typically 4-1 Grit Speakers & Coaches: Former NCAA Football Players & Coaches National Combine Scouts - Middle School Tackle Championship Coaches Student-athletes’ abilities will be tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. Grit will spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at the more developed athletes. Our methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we will teach them the game right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/54ed94bb-81dd-4206-82eb-c06fff9c3b6a/1000007766.jpg GRIT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/f534a741-d060-41c9-b354-75275bc80aec/K.+Cavil+Pic.JPG GRIT Kwame Cavil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1626065569635-KFDLHAK1AQV2NPDY966U/image0.jpeg GRIT - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1617920722938-VHTM95T2SEFIZIQXYW34/received_297687348416996%5B19032%5D.jpeg GRIT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/0b1849c8-1b1b-4062-8ea6-932a5cc2f429/Dewayne+Autry+II+Pic.JPG GRIT - Make it stand out Dewayne “Ballhawk” Autry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/839acd39-7ea9-4715-8158-e5ab66ee0c7c/1000003642%281%29.png GRIT - July 31st-August 1st https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/143f9008-c60c-4332-91af-b1c1f1094868/R.+Walker+Pic.JPG GRIT - Make it stand out Roderick Walker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1617920775936-INNDQX7HSR6RY0GNWF2F/Bonfire+Creative+Studios%5B19039%5D.png GRIT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/d7fd839b-21f8-4fa0-b1f7-a7e679f03019/sanantoniosportsstar_large+%281%29.jpg GRIT - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/3381bbc3-acdc-4f45-bfde-69729e2171d3/trophecase.png GRIT - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1d629227-93e6-4150-b1fb-17df2582ac35/TOSI.jpg GRIT - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/7f530cf2-1d0a-4f93-b7f7-411a0e1e4b32/AlphaMedia-OnAirOnSiteOnDemand-Stack.jpg GRIT - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1624647929197-N84LDFQLPV9155ZGKOBK/GRIT_912.jpg GRIT - Make it stand out Dir. CJ “the Coach” Dodd & Guest James Harden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1617920741389-328EAP8074WC53BRXDQ5/Dodd+Family+2.png GRIT https://gritfootballcamp.com/about daily 0.75 2021-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1624646707140-NGC9BN6DOLMQZUOHTUYJ/GRIT_666.jpg About Us - We provide the opportunity for campers to interact with recruiters, athletic directors and professional scouts to expand their chances to attend college. Grit Football Camp is designed to increase student-athletes football knowledge with drills used by football coaches in college and professional ranks. This camp is dedicated to expanding student-athletes recruitment knowledge and develop leadership skills. Campers will learn how-to build relationships with recruiters and prepare for a life on and off the football field. Our camp will call upon student-athletes from area schools to connect them with college recruiters, athletic directors, professional coaches and scouts that are willing to mentor each student to be successful in college and beyond. Our camps will be two-days in length and we will have several sessions throughout the year . The camp will include agility training, combined drills, classroom work for offensive & defensive schemes, 7-on-7 games, hand fighting tactics and more. Campers measurables (height, weight, wingspan and hand-size) will be taken by professional scouts at registration for distribution to scouts and recruiters. Information will be accessible by our website and used for future camps. Guest speakers will devote time to help create successful leaders on and off the field. https://gritfootballcamp.com/programs daily 0.75 2022-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/aee5fbf3-fdaf-439e-85ce-7ff6c292d2bd/GRIT_150.jpg Programs - residency This is a weekly program beginning this Spring. This program is designed to teach student-athletes the skills & speed drills needed to succeed at football at every level. Here we will isolate our players skillsets by having speed specialist & quarterback coaches to increase individual player development by challenging their skills on a daily basis. We will set monthly measurable goals & metrics for players to strive for and attain to ensure progression is achieved. These programs are designed to improve student-athletes over an off-season and meant to utilized for sport programs Here students will learn about NCAA, NIL, NFT & transfer portal rules. Guest speakers will discuss these topics in-depth relating to recruiting, college life & agent representation. Field drills will include linear and lateral training, as well as play install and route running techniques for various levels of football. *Residences are for designed for 12-19 yrs, exceptions can be made https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1624647211975-LTNTQ3UNOX5HTW8B6RC7/GRIT_1076.jpg Programs - Camps Campers ages will range from 13-18* yrs old. Our camp is designed to expose student-athletes to networking, to increase learning and to develop their skills to effectively prepare them for football at the collegiate level and beyond. We are designed to develop student-athletes over an off-season. By doing this our camp will create a verifiable metric of progression. *exceptions can be made https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1624647273652-XHJ8OQQ4HJL80IZ5T7OY/GRIT_1071.jpg Programs - Coaching Staff Our team consists of professional coaches, scouts and trainers who demand nothing less than perfection from their charges. Some of our coaches have spent time in the NFL, others have led professional programs (i.e. AAF & XFL), we also have semi-pro coaches who have more than 20 years of coaching and training experience. Campers should expect to meet many new faces and challenges designed to hone their individual leadership skills. Each camp will feature influential guest speakers with diverse topics on the sports industry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1624648001011-33UWJHWF36GX7OHUX2EC/GRIT_1161.jpg Programs - Scholarship Opportunities Our goal: To send more passionate and gritty student-athletes into higher education. To ensure this, Grit will offer scholarships to campers who exhibit leadership qualities and perform beyond our expectations. To qualify, each camper will have to meet our scholarship criteria: • GPA of 3.0 or better • Must have 20 hours or more of community or volunteer service hours • Participate in two sports or more • Must have two personal references • Participate in two of the three Grit Football camps during the year. • Connects with college recruiters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1624647929197-N84LDFQLPV9155ZGKOBK/GRIT_912.jpg Programs - Media Campers will be provided with professional headshots and training footage. Our production team will document the entirety of each camp, to include developmental & combine drills, 7-on-7 matches and more. Following camp, participants will receive a complete look at their progress with freedom to use your film as needed. Additionally, our staff will provide our footage to our network of scouts, recruiters and coaches across the nation. https://gritfootballcamp.com/contact-4 daily 0.75 2020-11-09 https://gritfootballcamp.com/camps daily 0.75 2023-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1605583695545-D0E2P0CQ0PIXRKRCB768/IMG_6178.jpg Coaching Staff - CJ “The Coach” Dodd Creator of Grit Sports, Coach Rah brings over a decade of semi-professional knowledge to programs. Rah institutes strength & conditioning concepts acquired through training prominent athletes like Priest Holmes, Andre Ward, Aaron Green, Carl Whitley, Cyril Richardson & others. Rah has been tasked with managing operations within the sport industry with inside knowledge of performance training, player scouting, athlete recruitment, sport officiating, business & game operations. Coach Rah brings years of leadership skills attained from Alamo Colleges Student Leadership Institute & Texas A&M University-San Antonio Jaguar Ambassador programs. His career spans All Sports Speed & Conditioning (All), TAMUSA (Basketball), University of Texas at San Antonio (Football), University of the Incarnate Word (All), San Antonio Commanders, Sacramento River Cats, San Antonio Missions & Modesto Nuts Baseball Clubs. His passion & leadership skills are directly related to student-athletes transition from amateur to professional athletes. These concepts are designed to expand campers understanding of building personal brands through marketing, self-awareness & leadership skills. University of San Francisco: Sport Management (Master’s) Texas A&M University-San Antonio: Sociology w/ Coaching (BA: Summa Cum Laude) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/f534a741-d060-41c9-b354-75275bc80aec/K.+Cavil+Pic.JPG Coaching Staff - Kwame Cavil Kwame was recently appointed Director of Football Operations for Grit Football. Kwame Cavil is a former gridiron football wide receiver from the University of Texas at Austin. He played college football from 1997 to 1999. In 1999, he set a school single-season record by recording 100 receptions. After spending three years at Texas and earning First-Team All-Big 12 Honors as a Junior, Kwame joined the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, then played with the NFL Europe division for the Scotland Claymores and the Berlin Thunder where won the World Bowl in 2001. Kwame then spent the next five years in the CFL, where he was an CFL East All-Star in 2004 and a Grey Cup Champion in 2002 and 2005. He retired after the 2006 season. Kwame has his Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minor in Sociology from the University of Texas. For 11 plus years, Kwame has graced his teaching and elite coaching skills with schools such as, Manor High School, St. Micheal’s Episcopal School, St. Stephens Episcopal School, Temple High School, LBJ High School as Special Teams Coordinator, Offensive Coordinator, Passing Game Coordinator, Interim Head Track Coach, Junior Varsity soccer team, Varsity Wide Receivers coach, before accepting the Head Football Coach/ Athletic Coordinator position at his Alma Mater, Waco High School, then retired in 2020. The former, “Longhorn Legend”, is currently a Teacher in Round Rock ISD. Kwame is a highly sought after powerful and persuasive motivation speaker. He is also the CEO of Cloud 9, CEO and Head Trainer of KC Training, COO of Ohana Management Group, an Author and a personal trainer at the Round Rock Sports Center . Kwame is the proud father of four beautiful children, Skylar (19), KJ (15), and Kylie (11) and Sakia (4). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/143f9008-c60c-4332-91af-b1c1f1094868/R.+Walker+Pic.JPG Coaching Staff - Rodrick Walker Bio Coming Soon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/8d42b802-341e-4ef0-b380-0b39c763aaee/GRIT_877.jpg Coaching Staff - John “JP” Peterson SHOWCASE COACH JP currently works as USFL - Director of Football Operations, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl - Regional Scout totaling for 44 years in football. JP has spent 18 years coaching football, and 26 years in professional football as a General Manager, Player Personnel Director, and Area Scout In June 2016, he retired from the NFL with 19 years of service, 11 with the Seattle Seahawks, 8 years with the Carolina Panthers, and was the 2010 C.O. Bracato NFL scout of the year. During this time, JP went to Super Bowl XL with the Seahawks & Super Bowl L with the Panthers. *All-American Ben Rios of Central Catholic High School in photo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/3169a2aa-ce07-4fde-ad16-06bf404de888/Alvin+PIc+%2855%29.JPG Coaching Staff - Alvin Anassi (55) Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Anassi had high academic aspirations from a young age. He attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for Mechanical Engineering, where he also played football and was a sportswriter for the university’s paper “The Thorn”. As injuries accumulated, coach started to implement his career goals with more ferocity. After college, he would aim to diversify his skillset and went to work in the financial sector as an advisor for an industry leading firm, where he continued to educate himself and those around him by instilling processes to ensure stability and success for future generations. His passion for football and other sports never waivered and continued to pull on his heartstrings. Coach is an avid Steeler fan and a Semi-Pro football coach. He has developed his coaching acumen from his time as a highly touted high school player throughout his NCAA career and is the foundation for his prowess. His Grit and tenacity for life drives his passion and make him invaluable to Grit. The Hill Country is his home, which he shares with his wife of 13 years, and their three children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/2c67285a-7b78-4c2f-af94-eedf520d2e92/Resized_Screenshot_20230310_072015_LinkedIn.jpg Coaching Staff - Jerry Salazar A licensed and certified athletic trainer with over 10 years working in D1 collegiate athletics. College degrees in athletic training and kinesiology, he has gained experience providing athletes with knowledge in sport injury, recovery, nutrition, psychology, spirituality and strength and conditioning. Skilled in various therapy skills such as graston, kinesiotape, cupping, dry needling & bloodflow restriction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/2e98a84e-63ad-4140-9c72-2d6775146813/robert-morris-xfl-dallas-featured.jpg Coaching Staff - Robert Morris Robert Morris played football and baseball at University Colorado. He earned a BS in Education in 1977, and MS in Sports Psychology in 1983. Coach Morris has been a college football coach for 21 years with stops at Northern Illinois (NIU) 4 years, Indiana University (IU) 10 years, Purdue University 3 years, and Akron 4 years. Coach Morris has also been an NFL college scout for 15 years. 8 years with the Cleveland Browns and the last 7 years with the San Francisco 49ers. Bob is currently the General Manager of the USFL’s Houston Gamblers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/8a27296f-cbe8-4b76-9e48-3d2dce7df417/image-asset.jpeg Coaching Staff - James Harden James Harden is a professional football player from the Dallas, Texas area. He plays everything from slot receiver to defensive back and as a current free agent to all CFL and NFL teams all he wants is one opportunity to prove that he can play at the highest professional stage. He has played for a number of different semi-pro teams including the Texas Power, North Texas Savages, Texas Revolution, Cedar Rapids River Kings and most recently the teams in the Fan Controlled Football League. Although he has played almost every position on the football field in those opportunities he has had, he believes he has a lot more left in the tank. “I am a player that brings a lot of positive energy. I have a great work ethic and really I play with a lot of passion…” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/0b1849c8-1b1b-4062-8ea6-932a5cc2f429/Dewayne+Autry+II+Pic.JPG Coaching Staff - Dewayne Autry II Bio Coming Soon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/1605149248719-CUWYR5SXVN899ABNU232/Darnell%2BSmith.jpg Coaching Staff - Darnell Smith Darnell Smith is the inaugural director of intercollegiate athletics and recreational sports programs for Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Darnell returns to San Antonio bringing with him over 15 years of experience in strategy, compliance, equity and inclusivity as well as a deep understanding of the student-athlete experience. Darnell attended San Antonio’s Taft High School, where he earned all-district and co-Defensive Most Valuable Player honors, playing for former coach Lee Bridges. His senior team was runner-up in Texas Class 5A in 2001. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/b108f4ed-ae38-4099-9a1c-fc9061a96dbe/knox.png Coaching Staff - PAUL KNOX Paul Is no stranger to adversity. He experienced many challenges growing up on the south side of Chicago including struggles academically, fights and exposure to drugs and gang violence. Paul was able to transition from what felt like a hopeless situation to becoming a powerful speaker and a beacon of light to anybody who has ever felt overlooked, undervalued and insignificant. Paul is a dynamic speaker who has made a commitment to empowering the next generation to become the best version of themselves through exposure to the principles, lessons and experiences that are critical to success not only in the classroom but in life. https://gritfootballcamp.com/programs-1 daily 0.75 2024-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/f53ebd0a-a028-480e-bcbe-e398576341fc/1000007552.jpg Softball - Grit Softball is here! Location: TBA Time: 1 - 3:45pm Fee: $95 The best Softball athletes understand what’s going on around them. All fielders must learn the importance of their speed, power & body control. As they are expected to turn double play and how to charge balls. By learning the minutiae of Softball, athletes will be the strongest, most well conditioned & knowledgeable athletes on the team. Grit coaches are professionals who are driven to get the best out of their charges. Youth sport development is an area often overlooked and underappreciated. Our coaches are here to fill in the gaps left by overburdened coaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/782cf95e-3cf0-4828-b08e-004cada22ef3/1000007542.jpg Softball - Baserunning - Stealing The best ability is availability, players that cannot get on base are expendable. Athletes will gain an understanding of defenses and how best to beat them. Batters with an understanding of fielders weaknesses will be able to expose weak arms to get on base. When to bunt, which pitchers cannot throw accurately to bases w/ runners on will result in extra runs & forced errors. Speed coaches from the NBA, USTF (United States Track & Field) and other NCAA programs will design drills to increase an athlete’s ability to transition from batters to baserunners. Specifically focusing on turning at 90 degrees and creating burst & separation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/926066d0-3eab-4639-bbaf-4c3d4e5387e9/1000007540.jpg Softball - fielding - Throwing Charging grounders is essential to Softball. Yet, the best players understand not only to charge the ball, but to charge with intent & purpose. This means acquiring the skills to burst forward, field the ball while preparing to throw without thinking. Athletes must be able to change direction & throw accurately while their momentum is taking them elsewhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7881ff84fd6636f374d37b/bd1bfafd-c064-47a5-991a-191a56a1fb3b/1000007549.jpg Softball - Coaching Staff Grit Staff has experience ranging from NCAA and Cape Cod leagues to various professional leagues. They have accumulated over 40 years of professional experience building programs and developing young players. Our pro’s have built & designed programs across each division and will be dedicated to sharing with the next generation of student-athletes.