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The Manning Passing Academy (MPA) is located at Nicholls State University

Nicholls State University

Nicholls State University, founded in 1948, is a public university located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA. Nicholls is part of the University of Louisiana System of universities. Originally called Francis T. Nicholls Junior College, the institution split from the Louisiana State University System in...

in Thibodaux, Louisiana

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Thibodaux is a small city in and the parish seat of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States, along the banks of Bayou Lafourche in the northwestern part of the parish. The population was 14,431 at the 2000 census. Thibodaux is a principal city of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux...

. It is a four-day American Football

American football

American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...

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

Quarterback

Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...

, running back

Running back

A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...

, wide receiver

Wide receiver

A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...

, and tight end

Tight end

The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...

. The camp was founded 14 years ago, and held at current location for the past 5 years.

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).

Quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...

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Stance, Exchange, Drops,Set Up, Sprint Out, Play Action, Screens, Ball Handling, Option, Reading Defenses, and Field Leadership

Wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...

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Stance, Exchange, Drops, Set-Up, Sprint Out, Play Action, Screens, Ball Handling, Option, Reading Defenses, and Field Leadership

Running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...

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Stance, Start, Ball Handling, Ball Security, Pass Protection, Run Blocking, Route Running, Play Action, Screens, and Reading Defenses

Tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...

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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

Elisha Archibald "Archie" Manning III is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League, playing for the New Orleans Saints from 1971 to 1982, then for the Houston Oilers and Minnesota Vikings...

, Former Quarterback New Orleans Saints

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, Founder and Co-Owner

Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning

Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the...

, Current Quarterback, Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts

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, Co-Owner

Eli Manning

Eli Manning

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, Current Quarterback, New York Giants

New York Giants

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, Co-Owner

Derek Anderson

Derek Anderson (American football)

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, Quarterback, Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals

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Major Applewhite

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, Running backs coach, Assistant Head Coach, University of Texas Longhorns

Gunter Brewer, Wide receivers coach

Wide receivers coach

A wide receivers coach is a coach in charge of the wide receivers in gridiron football. The wide receivers coach typically operates under a team's offensive coordinator. This coach also typically resides in the coach's box on gameday, often accompanied by or in place of the offensive coordinator....

, Oklahoma State Cowboys

Oklahoma State Cowboys

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Alex Brink

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, Quarterback, Washington State Cougars

Washington State Cougars

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Cyril Brockmeier, Offensive line coach

Offensive line coach

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, Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College

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Cris Carter

Cristopher D. Carter is a former American football player in the National Football League. He played wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles , the Minnesota Vikings and the Miami Dolphins ....

, Former NFL Wide receiver

Wide receiver

Gary Crowton

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, Offensive coordinator

Offensive coordinator

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, LSU Tigers

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Kevin Daft

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, Former NFL Quarterback

JaJuan Dawson

JaJuan Dawson

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, Former NFL Wide Receiver

Tim Day, Tight End

Tight end

, Cincinnati Bengals

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Jake Delhomme

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, Quarterback, Cleveland Browns

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Ken Dilger

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, Former NFL Tight End

Dan Ferrigno, Wide receivers coach, Cal Golden Bears

Jedd Fisch, Offensive Coordinator

Offensive coordinator

, University of Miami

University of Miami

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Cory Geason

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, Former NFL Tight End

Kevin Gilbride

Kevin Gilbride

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, Offensive coordinator, New York Giant
Brad Hankin, Plant H.S. Tampa, FL
David Greene, Quarterback, Seattle Seahawks

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Marvin Harrison

Marvin Daniel Harrison is a former American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse...

, Wide Receiver, Indianapolis Colts

Jeff Hawkins (football), Director of Football Operations, Oregon Ducks

Oregon Ducks

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Conroy Hines, Wide receivers coach, Louisiana Tech

Tommy Hodson

Tommy Hodson

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, Former NFL Quarterback

Kelly Holcomb

Kelly Holcomb

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, Quarterback, Buffalo Bills

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Kevin Houser

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, Former Tight End, New Orleans Saints

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Harold Jackson

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, Former NFL Wide receiver

Ken Karcher

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, Former NFL Quarterback

Brady Leaf, Quarterback, Oregon Ducks

Oregon Ducks

Chris Leak

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, Quarterback, Florida Gators

Florida Gators

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Andy Ludwig

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, Offensive Coordinator, Utah Utes

Utah Utes

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Gwaine Mathews, Head Coach

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, University of Arkansas at Monticello

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Tim Murphy

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, Head Coach, Harvard University

Harvard University

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Don Pellum, Assistant Coach, Oregon Ducks

Taylor Potts

Taylor Potts

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, Quarterback, Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech Red Raiders

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.
Will Proctor

Will Proctor

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, Quarterback, Clemson Tigers

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Patrick Ramsey

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, Quarterback, New Orleans Saints

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Tim Rattay

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, Quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Philip Rivers

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, Quarterback, San Diego Chargers

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Frank Scelfo, Offensive Coordinator, Tulane Green Wave

Tulane Green Wave

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Brian Schottenheimer

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, Offensive Coordinator, New York Jets

New York Jets

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Mike Sheppard

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, WR Coach, Cincinnati Bengals

Dave Shula

Dave Shula

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, Former NFL Head Coach

Phil Simms

Phil Simms

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, Former NFL Quarterback

Brandon Stokley

Brandon Stokley

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, Wide Receiver, Denver Broncos

Zac Taylor

Zac Taylor

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, Quarterback, Nebraska Cornhuskers

Nebraska Cornhuskers

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Buddy Teevens

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, Head Coach, Dartmouth College

Reggie Wayne

Reggie Wayne

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, Wide Receiver, Indianapolis Colts

Jonathan Wells

Jonathan Wells (American football)

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, Running Back, Houston Texans

Houston Texans

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Roydell Williams

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, Wide Receiver, Washington Redskins

Washington Redskins

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Eligibility

Types of Campers

Lodging

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Equipment

Camp Coaches

List of Coaches

Quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...

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