Thanks to our partners we have program dates for 2025
Our goal is to send 60% of our kids to college with the skills that will make them more valuable while transitioning to universities and professional life.
We have connections with recruiters at D-l, -ll, -lll, NAIA & JUCO institutions who we send our student-athletes information regularly.
Once you have Grit, you always have Grit and we will continuously search for new ways to get our campers into higher education!
Grit Coaches include: Kwame Cavil, Rodrick Walker, Kahlil Bell, David Worsham, Derrick Scott, Dewayne Autry & James Harden to name a few.
2025 Programs
Developmental Speed & Skills Camp (TX)
January 25, 2025
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Location: Cibolo Multi-event Complex 200 S. Main St Cibolo, Tx 78108
Time: 9:45am-2:30pm
Fee: $110
NFL Youth Football Camp designed for beginner to intermediate athletes. Older, more experienced players are welcome, yet this camp may not challenge them properly. Camp ratio is typically 3-1
Grit Speakers & Coaches:
Trent Lacy: NCAA Ath (Texas State)
Rodrick Walker: ex-NFL Player / VP of NFLPA (Texas), 4th & Goal CEO (UT)
Student-athletes’ abilities will be tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. Grit will spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at the more developed athletes. Our methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we will teach them the game right.
*Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
campers will have opportunities for exclusive experiences
Group Speed, Agility & Strength sessions: Jan 10 - Dec 1, 2025
Three Locations:
Live Oak Park (Wed) 5-6pm
Wiseman Field -La Vernia (Sun) 1-230pm
Olmos Basin, Field #1 (Sun) & Powerdise City Gym 4-630pm
Fee: $60 per session
This S.A.S. program is designed to enhance student-athletes speed, acceleration and change of direction training during 60-150 minute sessions. We will have measurable metrics to prove our program methods are successful.
All sports need Athletes to develop Speed, Agility & Strength to excel.
Grit Coaches
Cj Dodd - Founder & Head Coach Skills Coach
Coach Diego - QB/WR Coach
Coach Alvin - Line Coach
Tony Charles - Terror in the Trenches (Line Coach)
Jerry Salazar - Head Athletic Trainer at UIW
Speed / Agility / Strength will consist of
Dynamic Stretching sequences
Running 40-yard dash (Stance & Start)
10-yd spilt Training (Drive phase)
Position Spec Development
Agility & C.O.D Skills
Strength Building
Iso & Plyometric drills
Football I.Q. Building
Additionally, athletes will develop quick twitch muscles, learn positive shin angle, body rejuvenation techniques & more. Three weeks of the month athletes will workout on the field & for two weeks, they will workout at Powerdise City Gym.
*Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
Trench warfare: Linemen camp (TX) February 22, 2025
Location: St Gerard Athletic & Education Center
521 S New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78203
Time: 945-2pm
Fee: $130
One-day NFL Youth Football Camp for middle school & up, this program will sharpen campers football instincts with drills and training concepts taught by coaches with college & professional experience. Student-athletes will leave Grit camps with skillsets college recruiters covet (leadership, perseverance, communication & marketability) - Knowledge.
Grit Speakers & Coaches:
Aldo De La Garza: ex-NFL player (Texas A&M)
Alvin Anassi: ex-NCAA (Tarleton State)
Awaiting further Coach confirmations
Grit campers will experience :
OL - TE/ DL, DB / LB Training sets
1-on-1 Developmental Skills
Big Men Challenges (10-yd split, COD, Trading places & more)
Q & A’s with Grit guests
Hand-Fighting (Long Arm, Ghost Arm, Push - Pull, Speed to Power, Chop & Rip, Etc.)
Advanced Training (Mirror step, Bucket Step, Pulling, Seal Blocks, Jump Set)
Drills are designed to get athletes to the next level of their football career. Campers must retain skills & knowledge for scouts & upcoming seasons.
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
Grit staff will connect student-athletes with college recruiters, athletic directors, scouts and coaches willing to help them become successful for college & beyond.
*Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
campers will have opportunities for exclusive experiences
Grit Residency Clinic: Spring March 10-12, 2025
Location: Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Drop off at allowed 9am / Registration by 9:30am / Pick-up by 5:30pm
Fee: $275 (Parents are Encouraged to Attend)
We Will Provide Knowledge, Teach Speed & Breed Competition
This three-day program will advance student-athletes mindset about college. We will touch on program selection, NCAA transfer portal rules, NIL information, and finding Core GPA. The importance of developing plan B’s & C’s. Special guests & athletes testimonials. Athletes are expected have general knowledge of the sport with aspirations of becoming more (varsity/college). Grit prepares athletes for leadership roles beyond the football field.
Grit Speakers & Coaches will include:
Hunter Moffatt: TropheCase CEO
Robert Smith: NationsBest CEO
Cameron Patterson: NBA Player Agent
Rodrick Walker: NFLPA President (TX), 4th & Goal CEO & ex-NFL Player
Rae Bautista: BAM Sport Testing (NSCA-Cert)
James Harden: Professional Football Player (FCFL)
Representatives: Frost Bank
Grit campers will Experience:
Education on JUCO market & networking w/ recruiters
Budgeting & Financial Management
10-yd split (Drive Phase)
Q & A’s with Grit guests
Advanced Route Running
5-on-5 match
Play Design & Film Study
Pro & Leadership Development
Campers are expected to retain and teach these leadership skills & college knowledge to their individual programs for upcoming seasons.
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
*Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
Jah winn-dickerson - Southwest High school (tx) 70-yard td run untouched
Developmental Speed & Skills camp (CO) TBD
Location: Colorado (TBD)
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Time: 945am-2:30pm
Fee: $100
NFL Youth Football Camp designed for beginner to intermediate athletes. Older, more experienced players are welcome, yet this camp may not challenge them properly. Older athletes are expected to lead younger athletes through our drills. Program ratio is typically 4-1
Grit Speakers Coaches:
Dewayne Autry: AFL Player
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Student-athletes’ abilities are tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. We spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at more developed athletes. These methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we teach the game right.
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
*Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
Oliver Pagan - Redwood high school (ca)
grit brings year’s of experience directly to Athletes
Developmental Speed & Skills Camp April 20, 2025
Location: Wiseman Field FM-775 La Vernia, Tx 78121
Time: 9:45am-1:45pm
Fee: $100
NFL Youth Football Camp designed for beginner to intermediate athletes. Older, more experienced players are welcome, yet this camp may not challenge them properly. Older athletes are expected to lead younger athletes through our drills. Program ratio is typically 4-1
Grit Speakers Coaches:
Alvin Anassi: NCAA Player
Bobby Greene: Olympic Athlete
Coach Champion
Student-athletes’ abilities are tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. We spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at more developed athletes. These methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we teach the game right.
*Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
Grit Football Prep school April 27 - November 16 2025
Location: Online
Time: 8pm-930pm Thursday & 8pm-10pm Sunday
Fee: $90 (monthly)
Online film sessions designed for intermediate to advanced student-athletes, willing to gain an in-depth understanding of football & the mental preparation needed each week. Grit coaches bring college & NFL experiences to the classroom through Zoom session to educate student-athletes about understanding proper technique & mechanics, perfecting moves (initial move, counter & finishing play), block/play recognition (see, feel, react), eye discipline and other mental prep.
Athletes are expected to have general knowledge of football with aspirations on becoming more (varsity/college). Grit prepares athletes for leadership beyond the football field.
When players stop thinking and start reacting their movements & skills will increase dramatically as well. Speed kills, but speed will also get student-leaders into college.
Grit Speakers & Coaches:
• Zerick Rollins Sr. – ex NFL Player & Coach
• Matt Heines - ex NCAA Player
• Alvin Anassi – ex NCAA Player
• Tony Charles – ex NFL Europe & NCAA Champion
Grit Prep Athletes will experience:
• Proper Film Review
• Winning Games before the Snap
• Mental Preparation
• Initial move & counter move
• In-Season film Review (Self) & Off-Season film Review (Pro)
• OL / DL, WR / DB & RB / LB Player development
• Soft-setter vs. Hard-setters - Speed to Power vs. Chop & Rip
• When to Shed block vs. Line Crasher vs. Scrape Over
• Q & A’s with Grit coaches & guests
grit brings years of experience directly to campers
advanced Speed & Skills camp (—) May 3, 2024
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
Location: TBD
Time: 9:45am-2:30pm
Fee: $180 / Early bird $150
NFL Youth Football Camp designed for intermediate to advanced athletes. Athletes are expected have general knowledge of football with aspirations on becoming more (varsity/college). Grit prepares them for leadership beyond the football field.
Grit Speakers & Coaches:
Dewayne Autry: AFL Player
Awaiting Coach Confirmations
Grit campers will experience :
WR / DB, OL / DL & RB / LB training sets
1-on-1 Developmental Skills
Skill & Speed Challenges (Drive-Phase, Block Shed, Pro-Style Routes & more)
Q & A’s with Grit guests
Advanced training (Lean-N-Go, Pro-Style 1st step, Play Recognition, Separation)
Our camps are run as showcases with advanced drills and conclude with live 7-on-7 match. Grit drills are designed to get athletes to the next level. Offensive & defensive concepts enhance student-athletes performance training habits. Grit athletes must demonstrate skills & knowledge for scouts in-season.
*Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
Will Delorimier - Tamalpais high school (CA)
where does your grit come from?
advanced Speed & Skills camp (TX) May 10, 2025
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
Location: Legacy Traditional School - Basse
Time: 9:45am-2:30pm
Fee: $160
NFL Youth Football Camp designed for intermediate to advanced athletes. Athletes are expected have general knowledge of football with aspirations on becoming more (varsity/college). Grit prepares them for leadership beyond the football field.
Grit Speakers & Coaches:
• Zerick Rollins Sr. – ex NFL Player & Coach
• Matt Heines - ex NCAA Player
• Alvin Anassi – ex NCAA Player
• Tony Charles – ex NFL Europe & NCAA Champion
Grit campers will experience :
WR / DB, LB & OL, TE / DL training sets
1-on-1 Developmental Skills
Skill & Speed Challenges (Drive-Phase, Block Shed, Pro-Style Routes & more)
Q & A’s with Grit guests
Advanced training (Lean-N-Go, Pro-Style 1st step, Play Recognition, Separation)
Our camps are run as showcases with advanced drills and conclude with live 7-on-7 match. Grit drills are designed to get athletes to the next level. Offensive & defensive concepts enhance student-athletes performance training habits. Grit athletes must demonstrate skills & knowledge for scouts in-season.
*Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
Regional Combine Southern California
May 24, 2025
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
Location: Mt. San Antonio College
Time: 945am-2:30pm
Fee: $140
NFL Youth Football Camp designed for Middle School - High School Athletes looking for maximum exposure for college recruitment. Camp ratio is typically 4-1
Grit Speakers & Coaches:
Mt San Antonio College football players & coaches
All-California Middle School Tackle Championship Staff
Student-athletes’ abilities will be tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. Grit will spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at the more developed athletes. Our methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we will teach them the game right.
*Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
Trench warfare: Linemen camp (TX) May 31, 2025
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
Location: St Gerard Athletic & Education Center
521 S New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78203
Time: 9:45am-1:30pm
Fee: $130
One-day NFL Youth Football Camp for middle school & up, this program will sharpen campers football instincts with drills and training concepts taught by coaches with college & professional experience. Student-athletes will leave Grit camps with skillsets college recruiters covet (leadership, perseverance, communication & marketability) - Knowledge.
Grit Speakers & Coaches:
Derrick Scott: ex NFL player
Rodrick Walker: ex NFL’er
Alvin Anassi: ex NCAA player
Tony Charles: NCAA Champion
Awaiting further Coach confirmations
Grit campers will experience :
OL / DL, TE & DB / LB training sets
1-on-1 Developmental Skills
Big Men Challenges (10-yd split, COD, Trading places & more)
Q & A’s with Grit guests
Advanced training (Mirror step, bucket step, pulling, hand-fighting)
Drills are designed to get athletes to the next level of their football career. Campers must retain skills & knowledge for scouts & upcoming seasons.
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
Grit staff will connect student-athletes with college recruiters, athletic directors, scouts and coaches willing to help them become successful for college & beyond.
*Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
Our coaches are ex-NFL’ers
Advanced Speed & Skills Camp (ny)
July 12, 2024
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
Location: TBA
Time: 9:45am-2pm
Fee: $180 / Early bird $150
NFL Youth Football Camp designed for intermediate to advanced athletes. Athletes are expected have general knowledge of football with aspirations on becoming more (varsity/college). Grit prepares them for leadership beyond the football field.
Grit Speakers & Coaches:
TBA
Grit campers will experience :
OL / DL, WR / DB & RB / LB training sets
1-on-1 Developmental Skills
Skill & Speed Challenges (Drive-Phase, Block Shed, Pro-Style Routes & more)
Q & A’s with Grit guests
Advanced training (Lean-N-Go, Pro-Style 1st step, Play Recognition, Separation)
Our camps are run as showcases with advanced drills and conclude with live 7-on-7 match. Grit drills are designed to get athletes to the next level. Offensive & defensive concepts enhance student-athletes performance training habits. Grit athletes must demonstrate skills & knowledge for scouts in-season.
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
*Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
Jhett Flack - San Marcos Academy (tx) 75-yard pick-6
Regional Academy
July 14-16, 2025
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
Location: Texas A&M University-San Antonio
One University Way San Antonio, TX 78224
Time: 10am - 4:30pm
Drop off at allowed 9am / Registration by 9:30am / Pick-up by 5:30pm
Fee: $275
NFL Youth Football Camp designed for Middle School - High School Athletes looking for maximum exposure for college recruitment. Combine standouts will receive invites to US Army Bowl National Combine. Camp ratio is typically 4-1
Grit Speakers & Coaches:
Etauj Allen: ex-CFL’er Player
Tony Charles: ex-NFLer & NCAA champion
Alvin Anassi: NCAA Player
Rodrick Walker: ex-NFL Player / VP of NFLPA (Texas), 4th & Goal CEO (UT)
Coach Champion
Grit campers will experience :
OL & DL / WR & DB / RB & LB training sets
Foundational Skills - Start & Stance, Catching & Securing, etc.
1-on-1 Developmental Skills - Eye Discipline, Glide & Release, Hand fighting & Gap responsibilities
Skill & Speed Challenges -Drive-Phase, Block Shed, Pro-Style Routes & more
7-on-7 games & Live Line Challenges Daily
Q & A’s with Guest Speakers & Coaches
Advanced training - Lean-N-Go, Pro-Style 1st step, Play Recognition, Separation
Our camps are run as showcases with advanced drills and conclude with live 7-on-7 matches & Live line competitions daily to allow athletes to utilize their daily trainings. Drills are designed to get athletes to the next level by challenging them mentally & athletically. Offensive & defensive concepts will enhance student-athletes performance training habits. Athletes must be able to demonstrate the skills & knowledge for US Army Bowl Staff to earn nominations.
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
*Group discounts: bring 2+ campers and receive 15% waived. (all programs or clinics)
Regional Combine - Ohio /
July 19, 2025
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine!
Location: Fairborn High School
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Time: 9:45am-2pm
Registration Opens at 9:15am
Measurements & Weigh-in’s start at 9:45am
Fee: $105
NFL Youth Football Camp designed for Middle School - High School Athletes looking for maximum exposure for college recruitment. Camp ratio is typically 4-1
Grit Speakers & Coaches:
College Players & Coaches: TBA
Military Appreciation Bowl - National Middle School Director
Josh Copeland - ex’NCAA Athlete
Student-athletes’ abilities will be tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. Grit will spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at the more developed athletes. Our methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we will teach them the game right.
*Family / Group discounts: bring 3 campers and receive 45% off. Campers who bring 5 friends will have 75% of fees waived. Friends will receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
We bring nfl lessons to you
Grit Football South Texas Regional Combine
July 23, 2025
Underclass (Middle School Included) standouts will receive invitations to National Combine!
Location: Sterling H. Fly Jr. High School
Crystal City, Texas
Time: 11am-3:30pm
Sponsored by Crystal City Athletic Booster Club
NFL Youth Football Camp designed for Middle School - High School Athletes looking for maximum exposure for college recruitment. Camp ratio is typically 4-1
Grit Speakers & Coaches:
Former NCAA Football Players & Coaches
US Army National Combine Scouts - Middle School Tackle Championship Coaches
Student-athletes’ abilities will be tested & measured against the field to ensure competitiveness is consistent & ongoing. Grit will spend more hands-on time with one’s who need it, while throwing more lessons at the more developed athletes. Our methods build leadership on & off the field. These student-athletes are the next generation & we will teach them the game right.
grit creates more opportunities for higher education
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Dewayne “Ballhawk” Autry
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