Wranglers to hold football camps in July

Thursday July 6, 2006

AUSTIN—The Austin Wranglers announced that they will hold three football camps in July to reinforce the fundamentals and skills necessary to be a successful football player. The camps will be broken into three position areas: Wranglers Quarterback/Receiver Camp, Ironman Skills Camp and Lineman Camp.

All of the camps are open to ages 7-18 and will be held at the Round Rock ISD Stadium on Parmer Lane. The camps are broken into a morning period from 9 – 11:30 a.m., a lunch break, and then an afternoon period from 1 – 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided to all campers. Each camper must fill out the registration form and a Waiver of Liability prior to day one of the camp.

Several Austin Wranglers players, coaches and football operations personnel will be the instructors at the camp. Planning to attend are former University of Texas Longhorns Chance Mock, Aaron Humphrey and Greg Brown, along with Angelo State and Leander High School graduate Dane Krager. Wranglers Head Coach Brian Partlow and General Manager Glyn Milburn will also be participating. In addition to Milburn, former NFL players Jeff Blake, Robert Jones and others are planning to participate.

CATZ (Competitive Athlete Training Zone) will be on hand to conduct two 30-minute sessions that will utilize and build the campers speed, strength and endurance. CATZ will also talk to the campers about the important aspects of health, nutrition and fitness. Recognized as the premier provider of sports performance training for all ages, CATZ is the official strength and conditioning program of the Austin Wranglers.

Wranglers Quarterback/Receiver Camp

This camp is designed to teach and strengthen the quarterback and receiver relationship. Quarterbacks will work on footwork and mechanics while receivers will work on route running and technique.

Sessions I, II, III – July 14-15, July 21-22, July 28-29
Cost – $125/camper

Ironman Skills Camp

The Ironman Skills Camp is designed to improve the campers’ technique on both sides of the ball. Just like in the AFL, youth football players often develop their skills from an offensive and defensive position area.

Dates – July 22-23
Cost – $150/camper ($125 for teams of 10)

Lineman Camp

The Lineman Camp is designed to introduce advanced techniques, as well as creating head-to-head competition. The final day will include a series of challenges such as a Tug-O-War and Obstacle Course, with winners earning Wranglers merchandise and season tickets.

Dates – July 29-30
Cost – $150/camper ($125 for teams of 10)

For more information on the Austin Wranglers Football Camps, please visit the Wranglers website at austinwranglers.com. The registration brochure can also be found on the website. Those interested in registering for the football camps should call Jeff Gonos at the Wranglers Offices at 512.339.3937 or email him at jgonos@austinwranglers.com. Please note that campers must pre-register in order to participate.