"Coming from the lower 48, we had no idea there was a football camp happening at this level in Alaska. We're all pretty surprised and impressed."
-Carl Cheffers, NFL Referee (also speaking on behalf of NFL line judge Tim Podraza, and Russ Pulley, an umpire in the South East Conference.)
"This camp (the All Alaska Football Camp) is pretty darn cool."
-Tim Podraza, NFL line judge
"This camp is building bridges of sportsmanship between players, coaches and officials."
-Russ Pulley, Umpire in the South East Conference.
"When it comes to state championships, a camp like this makes all the difference."
-Jay Drewry, President of Alaska State Officials Association
My son Lincoln was the only player from Nikiski to attend the All Alaska Football Camp last year. Thanks to the camp, he earned both All Conference and All State awards as a sophomore (like your pre-registration letter mentioned was common.) His head coach took notice and asked him about the camp. The coach was impressed enough to make the decision to take the whole team up this year. Thank you for all that you do to bring quality people in to coach these kids and teach them more about the sport of football.
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Charlene Johnson
It's a wonderful facility and the coaching was fantastic. Everything was perfect. It couldn't have been better.
-Riley Keller, dad of Joe Keller, an 8th grader from Anchorage
We sent our son to a college camp last year and we're much happier with this camp. Where we come from (just moved from Louisiana) football is as important as hockey is to Alaska. We're really glad we found this camp.
-Dale and Joy Rowel, parents of Colby, an 8th grader from Anchorage
My son loved this camp; and he's very hard to please. He's been playing football for 3 years and in the last two days he's picked up many things other coaches haven't taught him. In fact, our coaches came out to observe how you run your camp so they can bring that back home.
-Kathy Becher, board member of the Kenai Peninsula Pop Warner Football League and mom of 12-year-old Joey Becker.
As an old player at Chugiak it makes me regret we didn't have a camp like this when I was in school. I'm really excited we have it now. I had a lot of fun watching and learned a lot of ways my son and I can interact with each other at home to improve his game.
-Leroy Hayden, dad of 10-year-old Trey Hayden, fifth grade
The amount of fundamental knowledge that these coaches imparted is incredible. He's gotten more here in two days than he's had in 3 years as a youth football player.
-Phil Willeford, dad of 13-year-old Keegan
Most coaches just focus on the talented kids. These coaches pay attention to everyone. They know what they're doing and take the time to correct mistakes. This first camp was so good that attendance is guaranteed to double next year.
-K.J., the J.V. head coach at Service High, head coach of Pop Warner Mighty Mights, and dad of Jason.
They had good drills, good pace and coached at all the different skill levels. This was a really good camp.
-Harold Young, MYFA, Anchorage Fire Department and dad of 12-year-old Harold Jr., 7th grade.
My son learned a lot. We scouted the big camp (All Alaska Football Camp for high school athletes) and he was excited to come here after seeing what the big boys were doing.
-Sabin Shepard, dad of 13 year old Keith an 8th grader from Wasilla.
My son thoroughly enjoyed it. It was his first intro to football. He'd come home and tell me all about it.
-Nikki Sironen, mom of 8-year-old Isaac, a third grader from Wasilla
The big draw for us was the experience of the coaching staff. We don't get that kind of opportunity often—to pass that up would not have been a smart move.
-Rob and Regina Witz, parents of 11 year old Trey, grade 6.