Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: THUNDER DOME CAMP 

Our Friday Night Lights - Thunderdome Camp, is designed for student-athletes entering grades (11 & 12). This one-day camp provides student-athletes with the opportunity to be coached by our championship caliber coaches and improve their football skills. We will create situations that will allow each participant to showcase their talents.

Friday Night Lights Thunderdome Camp Session 1: Offensive Line & Defensive Line Only

Date:

Friday, April 21, 2023

Location:

Maverick All-Sports Dome

1884-1998 Monks Ave

Mankato, MN 56001

SESSION 1: OL / DL (Offensive and Defensive Line Only)

Cost: $50.00 PER PARTICIPANT

Camp Schedule:

• REGISTRATION BEGINS @ 4:00 PM
• CAMP 5:00 PM - 6:30PM

Camp Participant(s)  items to bring:

• Football Cleats
• Gym Shorts
• Water Bottle

To register, click HERE

Friday Night Lights Thunderdome Camp Session 2: Skill Position Only

Date:  Friday, April, 21, 2023

Location: Maverick All-Sports Dome (1884-1998 Monks Ave | Mankato, MN 56001 )

SESSION 2: Skill Position Only (QB/ WR / TE / RB / LB / DB)

• $50 Per Participant
• Quarterbacks should bring their own bal
• Registration begins at 7 p.m.
• Camp 8 PM - 9:30 PM

Camp Participant(s)  items to bring:

• Football Cleats
• Gym Shorts
• Water Bottle
• Quarterbacks please bring your own football

To register, click HERE

Date:

June 25, 2023 

July 8, 2023

July 9, 2023

July 16, 2023

Times: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Price: $65.00

Ages: Students Entering Grades 9-12, Junior College & NCAA Transfer Portal Athletes

Location: Blakeslee Stadium Practice Fields

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM - 9:45 Check-In
• 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM - Welcome from Maverick Coaching Staff / Dynamic Warm-Up
• 10:00 AM - Testing
• 10: 45 AM - Agility Stations
• 11:30 AM - Position Drill Work
• 12:15 PM - Individual Competitions
• 1:00 PM - Closing Remarks

Camp Features:

• Our individual camps are designed for athletes grades 9th-12th
• Individual camps require HELMETS AND SHOULDER PADS
• On-field instruction by our championship caliber coaches
• Competitive drill work between offensive and defensive positions with CONTACT related to the game of football.

Camp Participant Items to Bring:

• Helmet
• Shoulder Pads
• Practice Jersey
• Football Cleats
• Tennis Shoes
• Gym Shorts 
• ALL QUARTERBACKS WILL NEED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN BALL

Other Info:

Each Camper will receive a T-Shirt

Water and Gatorade will be provided all day

Athletic Trainer(s) On-Site

To register, click HERE

Date: June 13 - 15, 2023

Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Price: $90

Ages: Students Entering Grades 6 - 8

Location: Blakeslee Stadium Practice Fields

Schedule:

***12:30 PM Registration Begins first day of camp****

• 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM - Check-In
• 1:20 PM - 1:30 PM - Welcome from Maverick Coaching Staff / Dynamic Warm-Up
• 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Group Activity
• 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Offensive & Defensive Skill Instruction
• 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM - Group Activity
• 3:20 PM - 3:50 PM - MAV BALL
• 4:00 PM - Closing Remarks

Camp Features:

• Open to all offensive and defensive positions.
• Non-padded camp
• Cleats & Gym Shoes are the only equipment needed
• Players will learn the fundamental skills on offense and defense.
• An athletic trainer will be on the field for all sessions.
• Each Camper will receive a T-Shirt

Camp Participant Items to Bring:

• Tennis Shoes
• Football Cleats
• Bag for belongings
• Water Bottle
• Sun Screens (Recommended)

Other Info:

• Water and Gatorade will be provided all day

To register, click HERE

Date: June 13 - 15, 2023

Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Price: $90

Ages: Students Entering Grades 2 - 5

Location: Blakeslee Stadium Practice Fields

Schedule:

***8:30 AM Registration Begins first day of camp****

• 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM - Check-In
• 9:20 AM - 9:30 AM - Welcome from Maverick Coaching Staff / Dynamic Warm-Up
• 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Group Activity
• 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Offensive & Defensive Skill Instruction
• 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM - Group Activity
• 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM - MAV BALL
• 12:00 PM - Closing Remarks

Camp Features:

• Open to all offensive and defensive positions.
• Non-padded camp
• Cleats & Gym Shoes are the only equipment needed
• Players will learn the fundamental skills on offense and defense.
• An athletic trainer will be on the field for all sessions.
• Each Camper will receive a T-Shirt

Camp Participant Items to Bring:

• Tennis Shoes
• Football Cleats
• Bag for belongings
• Water Bottle
• Sun Screens (Recommended)

Other Info:

• Water and Gatorade will be provided all day

To register, click HERE

Date: *Sundays

June 4, 2023

June 11, 2023

June 18, 2023

June 25, 2023

**Registration for Sunday, June 4, 2023 will be @ 5:00 PM Blakeslee Practice Fields

Price: $225 per team **($175 for second team from same school)

• Team Registration ONLY

Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

• 2-3 Games Each Night

To register, click HERE

Date:

June 11, 2023

THREE GAMES GUARANTEED!

Price: $25.00 per Player

• Team Registration ONLY (High School Age participants Grades 9-12)
• Entry Fee includes Lunch & T-Shirt

Times: 9:00am - Registration Begins

Location: Blakeslee Practice Fields

To register, click HERE

Date:

June 26-28, 2023

As the 2023 football season rapidly approaches we would like to assist you in building champions on and off the field. The 5 state team camp. In a 2-Day schedule we will provide 3 opportunities to practice/scrimmage on our NFL grade grass practice fields.Camp will also include individual sessions led by the Maverick coaching staff, competitive drills and situations, and film & meeting space is available. Take your team to the next level with the Mavs!

Price:

• $175 Three-Day Residential Camper
• $135 Two-Day Residential Camper
• $110 Three-Day Commuter Camper
• $100 Two-Day Commuter Camper

RESIDENTIAL CAMPERS:

•  Includes lodging, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), film, and a camp t-shirt

COMMUTER CAMPERS: 

• Includes, meals (lunch & dinner), film, and a camp t-shirt

Team Camp Participants Should Bring:

• Helmet
• Shoulder Pads
• Practice Jersey
• Practice Pants
• Mouth Guard
• Cleats
• Bedding (Pillow, Blanket, Sheets)
• Tennis Shoes
• Towel

Other Info:

• Water and Gatorade will be provided all day
• We will have Athletic Trainer(s) on-site
• If you need to rent equipment ($20 fee) email Coach Jones, houston.jones@mnsu.edu

* all equipment rental inquiries need to be made prior to start of camp

To register, click HERE