2021 Fall Pre-Season OTA's - San Mateo
Join us this October for Next Level's first ever Fall OTA's (Organized Team Activities) session at Hillsdale High School! Gather your buddies and sign up today, or hop in as a 'Free Agent' for elite 'next level' pre-season training. See below for more info!
DUE TO THE FORECAST ON 10/24 - CAMP HAS BEEN POSTPONED
OTAs Camp Will Start on 10/31
Camp is open to participants from 1st to 8th grade (2021/2022 school year)! The Session will run on Sundays from 10/31 through 11/21.
Next Level OTA's are a step up from traditional Flag Football camp. In this session, players will be taught the distinct fundamentals of offensive and defensive techniques and their purposes. From stance, to footwork, to schemes... this program covers the details that it takes to take your game to the Next Level!
Coach Castillo, assisted by local high school and collegiate athletes, will execute the Next Level OTA's Session. Camp focus will be on core skill development (offensive and defensive principles), proper play execution, understanding situational roles, and more!
No previous flag football or Next Level program experience is required to attend the camp(s). See below for the full camp curriculum!
All camp attendees will receive a Next Level OTA's Nike Dri-Fit T-shirt along with other items which are included in the base cost of the program!
Site Logistics and Schedule
Camp Curriculum
Offense:
- Quarterback Drills: 3 & 5 Step Drops, Scrambling, Throwing Technique, Reading Coverages, etc.
- Running Back Drills: Ball Security, Ball Handling, Footwork Progressions, Change of Direction Drills, etc.
- Wide Receiver Drills: Stance & Body Position, Releases, Route Tree Teach, Catching in Traffic, Motions/Sweeps, etc.
Defense
- Age appropriate defensive coverages (man and zone concepts),
- Proper stance, leverage, coverage alignments (man and zone concepts),
- Blitz technique and responsibilities,
- Zone coverage responsibilities, eye discipline and zone spacing discipline,
- Flag pulling drills and fundamentals.
Teamwork
- How to be a great teammate in a group dynamic,
- Understanding and implementing play direction,
- Getting in and out of an offensive huddle.
2021 OTA's Dates & Times
- Program Days: Sundays
Program Dates: 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21
Session 1 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Session 2 Time: 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Please designate your session preference during registration - but please note that preference is NOT guaranteed!
What to Bring
- Water Bottle/Hydration
- Snack(s)
- Cleats (Optional)
- Sunscreen
Site Director: Adrian Castillo
Coach Castillo started coaching football in 2013 at Palo Alto High School, working with both Varsity and Frosh-Soph levels. He has worked as a position coach and currently is the Frosh-Soph Head Coach at Palo Alto High School. Coach Castillo earned his BA in Child & Adolescent Development from San Jose State University as well as a Masters in Secondary Education. He is also a Physical Education teacher for the San Mateo School District. He loves working with athletes and helping them develop confidence through sports.