Under the lights at Thirlby Field on May 10th!
UPDATE: All 2013 results are now posted HERE! Please enjoy!
Do you dream of playing college football? On May 10th, the Lake Michigan Football Exposure Camp will provide an opportunity for football student-athletes to step closer to this dream. Student-athletes in the Classes of 2014, 2015, and 2016 are invited to take the field and showcase their football talent in front of college coaches from Division 2, Division 3, and NAIA schools. Players will compete in the 40-yard Dash, Bench Press, and Pro Agility Shuttle before moving on to One-on-Ones and Position Drills.
College coaches from the following programs have attended previous Lake Michigan Football Report events (helmet images appear courtesy of The Helmet Project):
REGISTRATION
For your convenience, registration is available three different ways:
- [Recommended] Register online using your debit card, credit card, or PayPal account. Click the “Register Now!” button below to get started. Amount: $60 + $3 online convenience fee. Online registration closes at 11:59pm on Wednesday, May 8th.
- Register via mail by this form and a check payable to Childress Sports Consulting to: 310 W. 6th Street, Suite #204, Royal Oak, MI 48067. Checks must be post-marked by May 1. Amount: $60.
- Walk-up registration on-site via cash, check, or money order. Amount: $75
DATE
Friday, May 10th, 2013
LOCATION
Thirlby Field (400 W 13th St, Traverse City, MI 49684)
EVENT SCHEDULE
Registration begins at 5:00PM. Players will take the field at 6:00PM.
5:00 – 5:55 PM Player Registration
6:00 – 7:00 PM Dynamic Warm-Up, Bench Press, 40-yard Dash, Pro Agility Shuttle
7:00 – 7:20 PM Position Drills
7:20 – 7:50 PM One-on-Ones
7:50 – 8:00 PM Camp Wrap-Up
WHAT TO BRING
Participant waiver (signed by parent/guardian if player is under 18), helmet (no pads), football cleats, water/sports drink, and comfortable workout clothes
CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY
In order to receive a full refund, cancellations must be requested in writing (email or letter), and received no later than Wednesday, May 8th, 2013. No refunds will be awarded for cancellations received after the above date or for no shows.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE RESULTS?
After the combine, results will be posted online and emailed to participants. Because all results are reviewed by our staff after the event, please allow up to one week post-event for all results to be posted online and emailed to participants. Results will also be emailed to our list of college coaching contacts from Division I, II, III and NAIA schools. By registering in this event, you authorize Childress Sports / The Lake Michigan Football Report to send your information to college coaches and post the information online. Any public postings of the results will keep contact information and academic information confidential.
I have a son that would be a perfect candidate for your camp! He is very athletic and loves the game of football. I am positive you will be impressed. See you in July!
Looking forward to it!
Unfortunately, my grandson will not qualify for the combine but we would love to attend as spectators. Is that allowed?
Nancy, thank you for reaching out! We’d love to have you all attend as spectators! Spectating is free and welcomed! Players will take the field at 9am, and begin the first testing station at 9:35am. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
hello mr. childress my son and I would like to say thank you for the opportunity to attend the camp this year this will be our first time, my son is really looking forward to showing his skills see you in july
We are excited to have you & your son on-board! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you both in July!
I am an High School athlete, I am wondering what the bench press test will be like for a 10th grader? Is it as many reps as possible at a set weight? What is that weight?
Hi Kole,
Thanks for the message. Here’s the bench press protocol:
Sophomores (Class of 2015): Will not be tested
Juniors & Seniors (Class of 2014, 2013): Players will choose 185 lbs or 225 lbs; players will complete as many full reps as possible.
Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Thanks!
The Team @ Childress Sports
Hey Ira, so glad to see you are still doing big things….This is Trevor SMILEY….I have a son 2015 class (?Qb) I’m going to see about bringing a few others.
Talk at ya soon…Say hey to the family…
Thanks, Trev! Looking forward to seeing your son & any of the other student-athletes you bring to the combine. Talk to you soon!
Mr Childress, I am a coach and have a Class of 2013 player that I would like to attend. Will he be eligible to participate in May 2013?
Thanks for the inquiry. I believe it may be too late for him to attend the 2013 Combine, but we have another event that would be a great fit. Please visit http://www.lakemichiganfootballreport.com/seniorexposurecamp for details on our senior event this December. Thanks!
Is this combine only for northern Michigan student athletes?
No, the event is open to all student-athletes in grades 9-12. Hope to see you there!
i am a 2014 high school WR/DB at flint hamady high school is it to late to apply for the combine and what schools are going to be attending?
Registration is open until the date of the event (May 10, 2013). You can register online now if you’d like to reserve your spot. We will have coaches from Division II, III & NAIA schools in attendance. Hope to see you there!
Coach, my son and family look forward to your camp in May!!!!! God Bless
Hey i’m coming of a injury from last season and don’t believe that i will be able to perform at a 100% for the march combine but i was wondering if the may one is the same thing ??? i’m super interested in exposing my self but i don’t want to come out in march and not preform 100% and look bad.. basically just wondering if the may one is the same thing or what it exactly is???
The combines are similar, but NCAA rules don’t allow college coaches to attend combines in March. College coaches are allowed to attend and will be attending the May 10th combine. Hope to see you in May. Best wishes for a complete recovery.
What is the weight on the bench for freshman at the May 10th camp? Thanks for this awesome opportunity!!!
Hey Josh, we’re looking forward to having you at the camp! Freshmen aren’t required to do the bench press. We will have two benches set up, one at 185 lbs and one at 225 lbs. If you can’t lift either of the weights, that’s ok.
We will be driving up on Friday and will sign up there. We have to wait to see if the Varsity Baseball game is cancelled due to rain before we can leave, we will maybe see you there.
OK sounds good! Hope everything works out.
Will everyone be required to do every event?
None of the drills or tests are required. Players can participate in as many or as few drills/tests as they feel comfortable.