The Manning Passing Academy is a four-day American football clinic held annually at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana.[1] Held in the summer, it is hosted by the Manning family (Archie, Cooper, Peyton, Eli) and several current and former National Football League (NFL) and college football players and coaches.[2][3] It is designed to coach four different positions: quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end.[4]
The camp was originally founded in 1996 by Archie Manning at Tulane University and has also been held at Southeastern Louisiana University.[5][6] In 2005, the camp moved to the campus of Nicholls State University.[1]
Eligibility edit
Due to NCAA rules, all attendees must be between the ages of those entering the eighth grade and seniors-to-be in high school. High school graduates are not allowed to attend. Attendees are matched with and against others of the same age, size, and ability level.
Athletic facilities edit
References edit
- ^ a b "History". manningpassingacademy.com. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
- ^ "Manning Passing Academy influence on NFL is widespread". newsday.com. Retrieved 2019-06-13.
- ^ "Peyton and Eli become teammates in Louisiana". usatoday.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ^ "Purpose - The MPA is not just for QBs". manningpassingacademy.com. Retrieved 2019-06-13.
- ^ "The Manning Passing Academy Legacy Builds". footballfoundation.org. Retrieved 2019-06-13.
- ^ "Why does Nicholls State attract so many youth football camps featuring NFL players?". nola.com. Retrieved 2019-06-14.