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Accelerated Skills Football Instruction

Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps

Section for dedicated, tackle-experienced players, ages 9-14

Available at all camp locations.   The Accelerated Skills Sections are designed for dedicated, tackle-experienced players from ages 9-14 years old.

The Section is an “advanced class room” within our Comprehensive Skills Camps.  The Section is also a non-contact format.  To qualify, players must be ages 9 to 14 years old with a minimum of one or more years of tackle football playing experience.

With a cohesive, experienced group of players expecting more intensity, our coaches have a better opportunity to deliver more advanced instruction, more frequent repetitions, improved training technique, more challenging fitness drills and advanced team play concepts.

During camp mornings, the Accelerated Skills Sections will work together as a separate unit. The goal is elevate the individual skills and boost the confidence level of each camper.

Afternoons feature more team oriented challenges, skill challenges, 5-on-5 tournaments and team instruction.

The Accelerated Skills Sections will join other Comprehensive Skills campers for a number of experiences and football challenges. Those combined experiences will include indoor class room curriculum, Hero interactions, lunch, scrimmages and competitions leading up to Super Bowl Friday.

 

KEY POINTS

  • 30 hours–one week-long, day-camps
  • Accelerated Skills Campers placed in an “advanced section” for drill instruction.
  • 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
  • Extended supervision is available.
  • Safe, non-contact football instruction.
  • Professional educators and coaches.
  • Chicago Bears Heroes.
  • Athletic trainer for every camp.
  • 10:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
  • Mornings: Individual skill instruction.
  • Afternoons: Team oriented challenges and games, joining Comprehensive Skill Campers.

 

REALLY BIG EVENTS

  • New, Official NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition at every camp location!  Read more
  • Meeting and learning from Chicago Bears Heroes
  • Super Bowl Friday and Awards Ceremony!

 

SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Team Theme: Playoff Football
Positional Theme: Defensive Backs
Hero Theme: Al Harris

Note: Hydration breaks are scheduled every 20-25 minutes with frequency increased as required.  Campers may take a break for water or rest at any time during camp.

9:00 am

Dynamic Warm-Up

9:15 am

Speed and Agility

9:30 am

Offensive Skills Stations

11:00 am

Team Play

11:30 am

Lunch Break

12:00 pm

The Super Bowl Triumph

12:15 pm

Chief Scout Challenge

12:30 pm

The Franchise Game

1:00 pm

Dynamic Warm Up

1:20 pm

Defensive Skills Stations

2:15 pm

7 on 7 Tournament Game

2:55 pm

Reinforcements

3:00 pm

Final Whistle


EXPANDED INDOOR CLASSROOM CURRICULUM
In addition to expanded gymnasium activities, the following classroom curriculum enriches our teaching mission for routine days and days with inclement weather.

 

INDOOR “FOOTBALL LEARNING”
  • Five Questions with a Hero: Campers interview former NFL stars.
  • Hey Rookie: Being young, new and unsure…and making an impact.
  • Rapid Fire True or False: A fast-paced challenge based on field instruction.
  • Reaction Time: Making choices in split seconds.
  • Super Bowl History: The magnitude of the world’s most watched event.
  • The Ball Hawk: Have a true sense for the game.
  • The Chief Scout: Act as NFL GM to build a dynasty.
  • The Franchise: Act as future NFL team owner.
  • The Play Maker: Outwit classmates with play calls and design.
  • The Ultimate Challenge: A Fun Team Trivia Challenge
  • Big Moments: Inside stories of great moments in team history.
  • Good Call: Learn what it’s like to be an NFL referee.
  • Teamwork: Captains, coaches and leadership in the NFL.
  • The Think Tank: Focus on the good things you do.
  • Awards Ceremony–all of our students for their efforts on and off the field.
INDOOR “LIFE LESSONS”
  • Being Invincible: How one team did not give up won a big playoff game.
  • Blunder to Thunder: Responding to extreme mistakes.
  • Breaking Labels: Why a scouting report or label often means nothing.
  • Goal Setting: The practice of setting goals.
  • Stormy Weather: How to deal with unexpected circumstances
  • To the End Zone: Beware of self-imposed limits.
  • When You Are All In: When you finally “get it,” how you “keep it.”
INDOOR “HEALTH SMARTS”
  • Pushing the Limits: What muscle groups build athletic skills.
  • Eat Like a Pro: Carbohydrates, Fat, Calories and Protein
  • Stay Hydrated: Hydration for safety and performance.