Thanks to our partners we have program dates for 2025-26
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 Nate Livings, Rodrick Walker, Kahlil Bell, David Worsham, Derrick Scott, Dewayne Autrey & James Harden to name a few.
2025-2026 Programs
Developmental Speed & Skills Camp (TX)
January 24, 2026
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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:
Pieper Ranch Middle School (Fri) 545-715pm
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
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)
campers will have opportunities for exclusive experiences
Trench warfare: Linemen camp (TX) February 28, 2026
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 Event!
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)
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 Autrey: Salina Liberty Defensive Back
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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 Event!
*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)
Grit Football Night Training March 21, 2026
Location: Oak Run Middle School New Braunfels, Tx 78132
Time: 5-8pm
Fee: $40
Ex'NFLer's coaching & running drills. Athletes will learn advanced movements, while creating elite skills through competitions designed to test the abilities and limits of athletes. Advanced catching, Speed & technique drills. Hand fighting and live line workouts for OL & DL, to include foot speed training. Top Middle schoolers will receive early nomination to the MS Championship team (Grades 6-9). Program ratio is typically 4-1
Grit Speakers Coaches:
Alvin Anassi: NCAA Player
Bobby Greene: International Athlete
James Harden: Curr. Pro Athlete
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 receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
Oliver Pagan - Redwood high school (ca)
grit brings year’s of experience directly to Athletes
Grit Football Night Training April 18, 2026
Location: TBA
Time: 5-8pm
Fee: $40
Ex'NFLer's coaching & running drills. Athletes will learn advanced movements, while creating elite skills through competitions designed to test the abilities and limits of athletes. Advanced catching, Speed & technique drills. Hand fighting and live line workouts for OL & DL, to include foot speed training. Top Middle schoolers will receive early nomination to the MS Championship team (Grades 6-9). Program ratio is typically 4-1
Grit Speakers Coaches:
Alvin Anassi: NCAA Player
Bobby Greene: International Athlete
James Harden: Curr. Pro Athlete
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 receive 25% discounts (all programs or clinics)
Jhett Flack - San Marcos Academy (tx) 75-yard pick-6
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:
• Matt Heines - ex NCAA Player
• Alvin Anassi – ex NCAA Player
• DeWayne Autrey - Salina Liberty Defensive Back
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 (TX) May 16, 2026
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event!
Location: St Gerard’s Education and Athletic Center
521 New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio Texas
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:
• James Harden - Curr. Professional Player
• Matt Heines - ex NCAA Player
• Alvin Anassi – ex NCAA Player
• Rodrick Walker – ex NFL'er
Grit campers will experience :
WR / DB, LB & OL / 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 23, 2026
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event!
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:
California JUCO Athletes
Dee Burns - Ex’ NFL’er
DeWayne Autrey: Salina Liberty Defensive Back
Awaiting Additional Coach confirmations
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 30, 2026
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event!
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
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 Event!
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
Grit Football Regional Academy
July 13-15, 2025
Underclass standouts will receive invites to National Combine Event!
Location: Niemietz Park - Football Field
Cibolo, Texas 78108
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 National Combine Event. Camp ratio is typically 4-1
Grit Speakers & Coaches:
Nate Livings: ex-NFL’er (Dallas Cowboys & LSU)
DeWayne Autrey: Salina Liberty Defensive Back
Alvin Anassi: ex-NCAA Player
Rodrick Walker: ex-NFL Player / VP of NFLPA (Texas), 4th & Goal CEO (UT)
Trent Lacy: NCAA Player
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 Event!
*Group discounts: bring 2+ campers and receive 15% waived. (all programs or clinics)
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Grit Football South Texas Regional Combine
July 23, 2026
Underclass (Middle School Included) standouts will receive invitations to National Combine Event!
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
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.
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