A trio of high‑profile football events are set to shape the summer landscape for high school athletes across Pennsylvania, offering a blend of classroom study and hands‑on field work.
Camp Details
The Champions Quarterback Camp, directed by former Notre Dame assistant Pete Cordelli Jr., will run from June 17 to 19 at John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium in Scranton. Each day splits time equally between a half‑hour of classroom instruction and an hour of on‑field drills, catering to players in grades nine through twelve.
Campers will work alongside guest quarterbacks Luther Richesson of West Alabama and Tyler Windau of Georgetown College, who will help run the drills. The three‑day session carries a $175 fee and promises intensive skill development.
In a separate initiative, Montrose head coach Brett Stage is organizing a youth football camp on June 6, featuring two‑time Super Bowl champion Chris Snee, a Montrose alumnus who earned All‑American honors at Boston College. The event highlights local talent and draws on the community’s rich football heritage.
New England Patriots tight end CJ Dippre, a starter on the 2023 SEC Championship team at Alabama, will host his own youth camp on June 23 at the Riverfront Sports Complex. Dippre’s participation adds a professional perspective to the growing list of regional clinics.
The camps also spotlight local standouts such as Ty’Meere Wilkerson and Steve Jervis, who have represented Pennsylvania in the Big 33 Football Classic. Jervis, a veteran coach with a 136‑64 record over 17 seasons at Lackawanna Trail, underscores the depth of coaching talent in the area.
Community Impact
Beyond the drills, the initiatives aim to foster mentorship, expose youngsters to college and professional pathways, and reinforce the region’s football culture.