- Manning Passing Academy
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The Manning Passing Academy (MPA) is located at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. It is a four-day American Football camp held yearly, during the summer months. It is hosted by the Manning family and several current and former NFL and NCAA Football players and coaches. It is designed to help 4 different positions, which include quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end. The camp was founded 14 years ago, and held at current location for the past 5 years.
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Eligibility
Due to NCAA rules, all campers must be between the ages of those entering the ninth grade and seniors-to-be in high school. High school graduates are NOT allowed to attend. Campers will be matched with and against other campers of the same age, size, and ability level. Those campers who come individually or in small groups will be combined to form their own teams during Passing League so that everyone can enjoy the experience.
Types of Campers
The camp allows two types of campers. There are campers who stay overnight; room and board costs are included in the tuition. And there are day-only campers, who must make their own lodging accommodations for the evening.
Lodging
- All overnight campers will stay in one of Nicholls State University's residence halls. Bedding is not furnished. As such, overnight campers must provide their own bedding (sleeping bags are suggested).
Areas of Instruction
The MPA boasts a camper-to-coach ratio of better than 10:1.
Quarterbacks
Stance, Exchange, Drops,Set Up, Sprint Out, Play Action, Screens, Ball Handling, Option, Reading Defenses, and Field Leadership
Wide receivers
Stance, Exchange, Drops, Set-Up, Sprint Out, Play Action, Screens, Ball Handling, Option, Reading Defenses, and Field Leadership
Running backs
Stance, Start, Ball Handling, Ball Security, Pass Protection, Run Blocking, Route Running, Play Action, Screens, and Reading Defenses
Tight ends
Stance, Start, Release, Run Blocking, Pass Protection, Route Running, Receiving, Ball Security, and Reading Defenses
Equipment
This is a NON-CONTACT football camp and therefore there are NO equipment requirements… but there are minimal needs. If you are a quarterback, you MUST bring your own football with your name printed on its surface. Grass cleats are preferable to tennis shoes. Mouthpieces are always recommended and encouraged. All campers should also bring a minimal of a three-times-daily change of socks, shorts and T-shirts.
Camp Coaches
The coaching and counseling staff are further complemented with successful college and high school coaches from across the nation as well as outstanding college players from top programs including Alabama, Arkansas, Baker University, Cal, Central Oklahoma, Dartmouth, Florida, Hargrave Military Academy, Harvard, Holy Cross, Indiana, Indiana State, Kentucky, Liberty, LSU, Louisiana Tech, Memphis, Miami (Ohio), Mississippi State, Nebraska, Nicholls State, North Carolina State, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Parks College, Penn State, Rice, Rutgers, Southeastern Louisiana, Southern Miss, Stanford, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Tulane, ULL, Washington State, Western Maryland, and more.
List of Coaches
Archie Manning, Former Quarterback New Orleans Saints, Founder and Co-Owner
Peyton Manning, Current Quarterback, Indianapolis Colts, Co-Owner
Eli Manning, Current Quarterback, New York Giants, Co-Owner
Derek Anderson, Quarterback, Arizona Cardinals
Major Applewhite, Running backs coach, Assistant Head Coach, University of Texas Longhorns
Gunter Brewer, Wide receivers coach, Oklahoma State Cowboys
Alex Brink, Quarterback, Washington State Cougars
Cyril Brockmeier, Offensive line coach, Dartmouth College
Cris Carter, Former NFL Wide receiver
Gary Crowton, Offensive coordinator, LSU Tigers
Kevin Daft, Former NFL Quarterback
JaJuan Dawson, Former NFL Wide Receiver
Tim Day, Tight End, Cincinnati Bengals<br / Jake Delhomme, Quarterback, Cleveland Browns
Ken Dilger, Former NFL Tight End
Dan Ferrigno, Wide receivers coach, Cal Golden Bears
Jedd Fisch, Offensive Coordinator, University of Miami
Cory Geason, Former NFL Tight End
Kevin Gilbride, Offensive coordinator, New York Giant Brad Hankin, Plant H.S. Tampa, FL David Greene, Quarterback, Seattle Seahawks
Marvin Harrison, Wide Receiver, Indianapolis Colts
Jeff Hawkins (football), Director of Football Operations, Oregon Ducks
Conroy Hines, Wide receivers coach, Louisiana Tech
Tommy Hodson, Former NFL Quarterback
Kelly Holcomb, Quarterback, Buffalo Bills
Kevin Houser, Former Tight End, New Orleans Saints
Harold Jackson, Former NFL Wide receiver
Ken Karcher, Former NFL Quarterback
Brady Leaf, Quarterback, Oregon Ducks
Chris Leak, Quarterback, Florida Gators
Andy Ludwig, Offensive Coordinator, Utah Utes
Gwaine Mathews, Head Coach, University of Arkansas at Monticello
Tim Murphy, Head Coach, Harvard University
Don Pellum, Assistant Coach, Oregon Ducks
Taylor Potts, Quarterback, Texas Tech Red Raiders. Will Proctor, Quarterback, Clemson Tigers
Patrick Ramsey, Quarterback, New Orleans Saints
Tim Rattay, Quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Philip Rivers, Quarterback, San Diego Chargers
Frank Scelfo, Offensive Coordinator, Tulane Green Wave
Brian Schottenheimer, Offensive Coordinator, New York Jets
Mike Sheppard, WR Coach, Cincinnati Bengals
Dave Shula, Former NFL Head Coach
Phil Simms, Former NFL Quarterback
Brandon Stokley, Wide Receiver, Denver Broncos
Zac Taylor, Quarterback, Nebraska Cornhuskers
Buddy Teevens, Head Coach, Dartmouth College
Reggie Wayne, Wide Receiver, Indianapolis Colts
Jonathan Wells, Running Back, Houston Texans
Roydell Williams, Wide Receiver, Washington RedskinsReferences
External links
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