2026 Camp Highlights

Opt in for Email Updates Regarding Future Camps

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

Account

highligts!

Arizona’s 3rd Annual HBCU Football Camp Delivers Another Successful Year

Bringing together talented student-athletes from across Arizona and HBCU coaches from around the country. Held for the first time at Mountain Pointe High School, the camp showcased outstanding talent, strong participation, and meaningful recruiting opportunities. The continued growth of the event highlights Arizona’s football talent and its ability to connect athletes with life-changing opportunities.

121 Athletes. 1 Mission. Unlimited Opportunities

Arizona’s 3rd Annual HBCU Football Camp Delivers Another Successful Year

A total of 121 athletes registered making it the largest camp to date. Student-athletes traveled from Arizona, Nevada, California, and Florida to showcase their skills in front of HBCU coaches and recruiters. The diverse talent pool and regional reach of the event continue to elevate the camp’s reputation as a premier opportunity for athletes seeking exposure and connections at the next level.

Offers Extended. Dreams Realized

Arizona’s 3rd Annual HBCU Football Camp Delivers Another Successful Year

The Strongest College Presence Yet- Arizona Talent Continues to Attract College Programs

Numerous athletes received scholarship offers and recruiting interest. Even more importantly, many athletes built valuable relationships with college coaches that will continue throughout their recruiting journey. Congratulations to the athletes who committed to their future schools shortly after the camp. Your hard work, dedication, and preparation paid off, and we can't wait to see what comes next.

The Strongest College Presence Yet- Arizona Talent Continues to Attract College Programs

Howard University

Livingstone College

Grambling State University

Kentucky State University

Mississippi Valley State University

Missouri S&T

UMarry

Papago Pumas

Fork Union Miltary Post Grad

Hear It From Them — What Coaches & Athletes Are Saying

The Strongest College Presence Yet- Arizona Talent Continues to Attract College Programs

Hear It From Them — What Coaches & Athletes Are Saying

" Thank you for the invitation. It was a great experience "- Coach Arlo Henderson, MSVU

"Great time at the @AZ_HBCUCAMP today!! A lot of competitors out showcasing their abilities!"- Coach Marco Sanchez, KSU

"Thank you for all the hard work put forth to make the camp in Chandler a great success"- Coach John Tomlinson, Howard University

"Had a great time competing at the HBCU showcase this past weekend. Appreciate all the coaches who took time to evaluate me"- Andre Burnside, athlete

" Camp was a huge success for him.

Only specialist in the entire Camp. Got to work with Matt Prater 1on1 the entire morning. Had multiple sit-downs good weekend in PHX."- happy athlete parent

The People Behind the Camp's Success

The Strongest College Presence Yet- Arizona Talent Continues to Attract College Programs

Hear It From Them — What Coaches & Athletes Are Saying

"The greatest impact often comes from those who ask for nothing in return. Our volunteers gave their time, talent, and hearts to create opportunities for the next generation of student-athletes."

A heartfelt thank you

James McKinley, Camp Director

Papago Pumas coaching staff

Larry Graham and the APE Performance team

Donovan McNabb for sharing his quarterback expertise

Matt Prater for sharing your kicking expertise

All the Mountain Pointe Coaches and Staff

Corey Cross- photgraphy

Jordan Spurgeon- video

Daunte Henderson- DJ

Special thank you to all the football mom and dad volunters!

Love and Good Deeds

Camp Highlights — Watch, Share, Remember

🔥 The Best Moments From Camp

Take a look back at the energy, competition, and unforgettable moments from Arizona’s 3rd Annual HBCU Football Camp. From athlete drills and one-on-one competitions to coach interactions and scholarship opportunities, this highlight video captures what made this year’s camp such a special event.

Meet the Coaches Who Made It Happen

Get to know the coaches who traveled to Arizona to recruit, mentor, and create opportunities for our athletes.

A special thank you to Braden Kirshner, HBCU Camp alumnus and current Elizabeth City State football player, for sharing his experience and representing both the camp and his university so well. Your journey is an inspiration to the next generation of athletes, and we're proud to have you as part of the HBCU Camp family.

Arizona's HBCU Football Camp in the Spotlight

Arizona’s 3rd Annual HBCU Football Camp received local media attention, helping shine a spotlight on the incredible talent, opportunities, and impact the event continues to create. News coverage highlighted the camp’s mission of connecting student-athletes with HBCU programs while showcasing Arizona's growing football talent. We are grateful to our media partners for helping share these stories and amplify the opportunities available to our athletes.

Arizona’s Family Highlights the HBCU Football Camp

Arizona’s Family helped showcase the excitement and impact of Arizona’s 3rd Annual HBCU Football Camp. Check out these news clips highlighting the athletes, coaches, and opportunities that made this year’s event so special.

Local News Coverage & Community Support

We are grateful for the support from Arizona’s Family and other local media partners who helped share the story of Arizona’s 3rd Annual HBCU Football Camp. Their coverage highlighted the talent, opportunities, and positive impact the camp continues to create for student-athletes across the region.

Another Successful Year for Arizona’s 3rd Annual HBCU Football Camp

"Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity for our young athletes. There’s nothing like the HBCU experience, and I truly appreciate everything you’re doing to help create pathways for them." Christina, Mountain Pointe HS athelte mom and Southern Univsertiy Alum