For our campers, fall means more than just crisp weather and packed stadiums; it’s the heart of football season. Whether you’re lining up for your next
high school game or watching from the sidelines, the middle of the season is a pivotal time to sharpen skills, build consistency, and set the tone for the rest of your year. This point in the season is where champions are made. Games accumulate more, competition stiffens, and every practice matters. It’s the perfect moment to work on basics, develop tricky techniques, and instill mental toughness that separates great from good players. Discipline at this point can be the difference between emerging strong or watching opportunities slip away.
Same goes at the pro level. NFL players are not relying on innate talent, they’re training each and every day to perfect their skills, break down their opponents, and remain at peak performance throughout the entire season. From preseason training and film review to game-day performance, every play matters. By embracing this type of mentality, our campers can take what they learn on the field today and use it to succeed tomorrow, in college, the pros, or life after football.
Featured Teachers Making a Difference: Will McDonald IV: McDonald, a rising star for the New York Jets. In five games to date, the third-year defensive end has recorded 6 solo stops and 2 sacks. McDonald showed his versatility with a highlight-reel blocked field goal return as a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. You can practice with Jets and Giants plays at the All Positions Camp at Drew University this summer.
Jonathan Greenard: The Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker recorded 59 tackles and 12 sacks in the 2024 season, earning him a Pro Bowl draft choice. He has registered 6 solo tackles, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble in five games played in 2025, showing that he is capable of shutting down the opponent’s offense. Significantly, the best individual performance by Greenard was against the Atlanta Falcons in a fantastic 1-sack outing, and it was very instrumental in the team’s defensive cause. To practice with the Minnesota Vikings you can attend out camp at the University of St Thomas for the All Positions Camp.
Mid-Season Success Tips
Fundamental Strength: The change of technique no matter how small can make a huge difference.
Study Film: Understanding your opponent and yourself is the key to getting better.
Mental Strength: The season is a marathon, not a sprint; being tough is important.
Lean on Your Coaches: Our coaches provide advice and criticism that is reflective of NFL training.
Not only is halfway through the season a checkpoint, it’s a time to grow, to lead, and to refine your craft. By adopting the same intensity and mindset that NFL players embody, our campers will be able to extract the maximum benefit from every game, every practice, and every experience.