Dear Student-Athlete,
The Big Red Football School gives each student an opportunity to improve their playing skills, motivation and physical strength. The 2009 Big Red Football School will be held in two sessions. Session I will be June 8-10 and Session II will be June 11-13. In addition, we will offer an Elite Quarterback Academy, a Kicking Camp and Husker Youth Camp. I know attending camp can be very valuable to a young athlete, and the Nebraska Coaching Staff wants you to know that we will do everything possible to pass along personal instruction and individual techniques to every athlete and to make your learning experience a truly enjoyable one.
Nebraska Football Coaching Staff
New Today - June 16 - Leadership 101 Itinerary
Camp Check-In and Check-Out times are now available for all summer camps (except Football 202). The Times and Locations are available in the camp descriptions listed below, and all times and locations are available in the attached Adobe PDF documents -
2009 Big Red Football School
Who: Sessions 1 and 2 are for athletes entering 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2009. These are individual camps but teams are encouraged to attend.
What: Each camper will receive personal instruction from the camp staff current and former NFL players and other guest coaches who have guided programs at every level from the high school ranks to the NFL.
Where: The Big Red Football Camp will utilize all available Nebraska Athletic Department facilities, including Memorial Stadium, the new Championship Indoor Center, Cook Pavilion and the Strength Complex.
Why: Gain knowledge on individual techniques and the fundamentals of football, and learn proper lifting techniques from the Husker Power staff.
2009 Big Red Football School
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Typical Day at the Big Red Football School |
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Time |
Event |
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7:30 a.m. |
Wake up |
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8-8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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9-11 a.m. |
Practice Session |
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Noon |
Lunch |
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2-4 p.m. |
Practice Session |
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5 p.m. |
Dinner |
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6:30 - 7: 30 p.m. |
7 on 7 |
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7:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
Weightlifting |
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9-10:30 p.m. |
Free Time |
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10:45 p.m. |
Bed Check |
By attending the Big Red Football School, young athletes get an opportunity to solidify their football fun damentals and get a jump on the upcoming season with the Husker Coaching Staff. The Big Red Football School is unparalleled when it comes to coaching experience, facilities and overall excellence. Each camper will experience the same atmosphere, facilities and instruction that a Nebraska Cornhusker football player receives. You will see first hand that our program is based on Integrity, Trust, Respect, Teamwork and Loyalty.
- Personal Instruction - Our staff will hold lectures and video sessions daily. Evening sessions will be devoted to specialty work and team competition. During the camp you will also have the opportunity to lift weights under the supervision of head football strength coach, James Dobson and his staff.
- Facilities Available - Facilities will be available for "Team" instruction following each daily camp session for those high school coaches who attend the camp with several players from their school.
- College Prep Seminar Offered - Our staff will offer a mini seminar on "College Preparation." The seminar will provide athletes insight on how to prepare for college entrance exams and on new NCAA legislation concerning initial eligibility requirements.
- Location, Supervision and Facilities - The Big Red Football School will be held on the University of Nebraska campus in Lincoln. One of the University’s residence halls will be utilized for all sessions. Practice will be held on Memorial Stadium’s Field Turf as well as on the grass fields where the Huskers practice. Campers should bring both flat-soled shoes and cleated shoes. Campers are encouraged to bring their own helmet and shoulder pads. Lockers will be furnished.
- Arrival and Departure Times - Please check each camp for check-in times. You will be sent follow-up information regarding where to check in. Ground transportation is available upon arrival and departure from the airport, bus depot or train station. Contact the football office at 402-472-3116 for details.
- Health, Safety and Insurance Coverage - All participants should be covered by personal medical insurance. The accident insurance provided by the camp is on an excess basis. Also, all minor injuries and preventive care will be handled by the Nebraska athletic medicine staff. Please make sure your application is signed by your physician, certifying that you are able to participate in an active football school.
- What to Bring - Each athlete will be required to furnish their own blankets and towels for dorm use along with socks, supporters, T-shirts, shorts and shoes for practice. Sheets, a pillow and pillowcase will be provided. In addition, you should bring shoulder pads and a football helmet if at all possible. If you are interested in renting shoulder pads or a helmet, please note on your application. Enough casual clothing for a week is needed for between and after practice sessions as well as swimming trunks. Each camper is required to bring their own padlock for lockers. You will not need a great deal of spending money while you are in camp. However, camp souvenirs are available for sale and you may wish to purchase these items as well as snacks and incidental items.
Camp Facilities
While in camp, athletes will condition in Nebraska’s nationally recognized 30,000 square foot weight room*. In addition, the University is equipped with two complete indoor workout facility, the Championship Indoor Center and the Cook Pavilion. Campers will get the opportunity to practice in Memorial Stadium on Tom Osborne Field, surrounded by more than 80,000 seats. Both Memorial Stadium and the Cook Pavilion are covered in an artificial surface called FieldTurf. The field was resurfaced before the 2005 season to create not only a premium playing surface but a cutting edge design with the look and feel of real grass in alternating shades of light and dark green. Student lodging is provided by University Housing and is just a short walk away from both practice facilities.
*The weightroom will not be utilized for the Husker Youth Camp and Big Red Kicking Academy.
Leadership 101: "Common Sense for Real Results"
New in 2009, Nebraska Athletic Director and Hall of Fame Coach Tom Osborne, Husker Head Coach Bo Pelini and MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company Chairman of the Board David Sokol will team up to offer Leadership 101 on Wednesday, June 17. Leadership 101 is designed for individuals throughout the area who want to learn leadership principles from three individuals who have experienced high levels of success in varying fields.
The event will be an excellent opportunity for people to experience the passion these three successful leaders bring to their professions. The event will be held at the Nebraska football facilities on the University of Nebraska campus.
2009 Leadership 101 Schedule
Morning Session
8 - 8:30 a.m. - Registration - Session I
8:30 - 8:35 a.m. - Welcome - Jeff Jamrog
8:35 - 9:40 a.m. - Athletic Director Tom Osborne
9:40 - 9:45 a.m. - Break
9:45 - 10:55 a.m. - Coach Bo Pelini
10:55 - 11 a.m. - Break
11 a.m. - Noon - David Sokol
Afternoon Session
12:30 - 1 p.m. - Registration - Session II
1 - 1:05 p.m. - Welcome - Jeff Jamrog
1:05 - 2:05 p.m. - David Sokol
2:05 - 2:10 p.m. - Break
2:10 - 3:15 p.m. - Athletic Director Tom Osborne
3:15 - 3:20 p.m. - Break
3:20 - 4:30 p.m. - Coach Bo Pelini
Cost: Adults - $200; Group Registration of three or more $150/each; Students (High School/College) - $100. A T-shirt is included in the cost of the event.
In order to receive the group discount, each person should fill out one form and all group forms should be mailed in one envelope. Single registrations for adults and students will be taken through on-line registration and by mail.
Football 202
Enroll on-line (registration opened April 15)
Head Coach Bo Pelini and the Nebraska Football Staff unveiled a new way for fans to get involved in the Husker program in the summer of 2008 with the introduction of Football 202.
This summer, the clinic for Husker fans will be held at the Hawks Championship Center and Memorial Stadium on Friday, July 31, 2009. Football 202 is a fun-filled and informative day to give fans behind-the-scenes insight on football schemes, game-planning, opponent preparation and other pertinent information. Special guests at Football 202 in 2009 will include former Husker quarterback Tommie Frazier and former Husker assistant coaches Charlie McBride, Milt Tenopir and Dan Young. Frazier and the coaches helped Nebraska to back-to-back national titles in 1994 and 1995.
In 2008, the first Football 202 included appearances by 2001 Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch and 1993 Butkus Award winner Trev Alberts.
2009 Football 202 Schedule (Tentative)
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Registration
8:45 - 11:45 a.m. - Program
Noon - 1 p.m. - Lunch
1:10 - 5:45 p.m. - Program
6:15 p.m. - Social
The cost of the event is $274, which includes lunch and a T-shirt.
2009 Big Red Football School Camps
Big Red Football School
High School Session I (June 8-10, 2009) - Cost $295 (Live-in); $245 (Commuter)
Enroll On-line (opened Monday, Feb. 2)
Check-In (Smith Hall/Coaches): June 8, 9-9:30 a.m.; Check Out (Coaches): June 10, Temporary Storage by 8 a.m.
Check-In (Smith Hall/Campers): June 8, 10 a.m.-Noon; Check Out (Campers): June 10, Temporary Storage by 8 a.m.
High School Session II (June 11-13, 2009) - 2009 Cost $295 (Live-in); $245 (Commuter)
Enroll On-line (opened Monday, Feb. 2)
Check-In (Smith Hall/Coaches): June 11, 9-9:30 a.m.; Check Out (Coaches): June 13, 11 a.m.-Noon
Check-In (Smith Hall/Campers): June 11, 10 a.m.-Noon; Check Out (Campers): June 13, 11 a.m.-Noon
Enrollment is not yet open to attend the 2009 Big Red Football School, arguably the nation’s top training ground for athletes. The 2009 dates have been announced, but cost and detailed information listed above is for the 2008 camps. An advance non-refundable registration deposit of $100 must accompany each application, with the balance of $195 (Live-in) ($295 total) or $145 (Commuter) due at registration time. Refunds will only be given for medical reasons when accompanied by a physician’s note. Students who will be in the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grades next fall are eligible to attend. Each session includes room and board provided by University Housing where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. Session I will end at noon on June 10 and Session II will end at noon on June 13.
Elite Quarterback Academy
June 14-16, 2009 (Grades 10-12) - Cost: $400 (Live-in); $350 (Commuter)
Enroll On-line (opened Monday, Feb. 2)
Check-In (Smith Hall/Coaches): June 14, 8:30-9 a.m.; Check Out (Coaches): June 16, 11:30 a.m.-Noon
Check-In (Smith Hall/Campers): June 14, 10 a.m.-Noon; Check Out (Campers): June 16, 11:30 a.m.-Noon
Space is limited in the Elite Quarterback Academy, which is led by Husker offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Shawn Watson. The Elite Quarterback Academy is for student-athletes entering Grades 10-12 and runs June 14-16. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due with the application and the balance is due on arrival. The camp will focus on the fundamentals of the quarterback position including footwork, throwing motion and reading coverage.
The camp will close at noon on June 16.
Big Red Kicking Camp
June 6-7, 2009 (Grades 9-12) - Cost: $210; $185 (Commuter)
Enroll On-line (opened Monday, Feb. 2)
Check-In (Neihardt Hall/Coaches): June 6, 8-8:30 a.m.; Check Out (Coaches): June 7, 11:30 a.m.-Noon
Check-In (Neihardt Hall/Campers): June 6, 9-10 a.m.; Check Out (Campers): June 7, 11:30 a.m.-Noon
The Big Red Kicking Camp will focus on the fundamentals of the kicking game including place-kicking, punting and for the first time this year we will address long-snappers as well. Space is limited for these camps. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due with the application and the balance is due on arrival. The kicking academy will close at noon on June 7.
The Nebraska staff will direct the camp. In addition to the current members of the Husker staff, several other individuals will be involved with instruction at the Kicking Academy.
Former Husker assistant coach Dan Young and five of his pupils with NFL playing experience were on hand for the camp in 2006. Young directed Nebraska’s kickers and punters from 1986 to 2002, and Nebraska had great special teams success during that time. Seven of the top 10 individual punting averages occurred under Young’s direction and the punters who own the top five career averages all played under Young. Young also directed place-kickers Kris Brown and Josh Brown who rank first and third in all-time scoring at Nebraska.
Both Kris Brown and Josh Brown were part of the instructional staff at the camp in 2006. Kris is in his ninth season in the National Football League, and his sixth season with the Houston Texans. Josh Brown is in his fifth season in the NFL and his second with the St. Louis Rams. He was an alternate on the NFC Pro Bowl squad after an outstanding 2005 season with the NFC champion Seattle Seahawks.
In addition, three of the best punters in school history were part of the camp staff. Sam Koch completed his eligibility in 2005, and recorded a Nebraska single-season record by averaging 46.51 yards per kick a in 2008. A native of Seward, Neb., Koch was the first punter selected in the 2006 NFL Draft, as he was taken in the sixth round by the Baltimore Ravens.
Koch’s predecessor, Kyle Larson, has enjoyed two successful seasons in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to his NFL career, Larson was Nebraska’s starting punter from 2001 to 2003 and was a first-team All-American in 2003. He ranks third in school history with a career punting average of 43.67 yards per attempt.
Bill Lafleur is the third punter with NFL experience who worked the 2006 camp. Lafleur was Nebraska’s starting punter in 1998, and averaged 44.94 yards per attempt, the fourth-best single-season average in school history. Lafleur went on to play two seasons in the NFL, splitting the 2002 season between San Diego and San Francisco and starting for the 49ers in 2003. He also played for Barcelona of NFL Europe in 2001 and 2002.
Team Camp
Canceled on May 14 - (Originally schedule for June 17-19, 2009, Grades 9-12)
Husker Youth Camp (Reached Capacity June 3)
June 5-7, 2009 - Cost: $270 (Live-in); $220 (Commuter)
Enroll On-line (opened Monday, Feb. 2)
Check-In (Cather Hall/Coaches): June 5, 11 a.m.-Noon; Check Out (Coaches): June 7, 9-10 a.m.
Check-In (Cather Hall/Campers): June 5, 1-3 p.m.; Check Out (Campers): June 7, 9-10 a.m.
Parents & Medical Release Form
The Husker Youth Camp is designed to provide participants ages 8-13 (not in 9th Grade) with opportunities to develop and improve their football skills in a fun, safe and enjoyable atmosphere (non-contact). The coaching staff and former Husker football athletes, will be on hand to instruct campers in fundamentals and technique training. This camp encourages each camper to develop new skills and achieve a new level of play and self-confidence. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due with the application and the balance is due on arrival. The Husker Youth Camp will come to a close on June 7. (2009 Youth Camp Photo l 2008 Youth Camp Photo)
Husker Youth Experience
The Husker Youth Experience is a free clinic for youngsters that has been held on a Saturday in late March. Participants must be between the ages of 8 and 8th Grade. Pre-registered youth can attend a a portion of a Nebraska football practice at Memorial Stadium, before going through fundamental and drill work with Nebraska coaches and players for approximately a half hour.
Registration has been limited to on-line enrollment on a first-come, first-served basis, with enrollment limited to 450 for the free event. In 2009, on-line event registration reached capacity in approximately 45 minutes.
