Football Big Man Camp Summer 2024
Boys and Girls, Grades 9-12
Registration opens February 26, 2024
June 22, 2024
Camp Overview
Michigan Tech's Huskies Big Man Football Camp's philosophy is to provide solid fundamental instruction in all aspects of offensive and defensive line play. This is a helmet and shoulder pads camp. We will also have a competitive testing and drill session during this camp. The Big Man camp is designed for students in grades 9 through 12 (Fall 2024). High school graduates are not permitted to enroll. ALL MHSAA guidelines and rules for sports camps and clinics will be observed. Lunch will be provided.
Schedule
8:00-9:00 am | Check-in at SDC front counter |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Morning Session |
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch |
1:00-2:00 pm | Film |
2:00-4:00 pm | Afternoon Session |
4:00 pm | Camp dismissed. |
What to Expect
Plenty of fun! Fundamental skill-building and light, competitive play.
Students will:
- Develop blocking, footwork, offensive and defensive skills.
- Gain more of a complete understanding of the game.
- Learn directly from Michigan Tech’s football staff and current players.
Day/Time
Saturday, June 22, 2024: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Check-In Time: 8:00-9:00 am, at the SDC front counter
Drop Off/Pick-Up: We will finish camp in the SDC Multipurpose Room, so you can pick up campers by the main doors of the SDC.
Location
SDC Multi-Purpose Gym and Sherman Field
Special Requirements
Participants should bring the following:
- individual water bottles
- running shoes
- cleats (any type is fine)
- shoulder pads
- helmet
- mouth guard
Cost
$85/participant
Registration Information
Registration opens February 26, 2024, at 8:00 am EST.
Registration is available online, in person at the SDC Ticket Office, or by calling the SDC Ticket Office at 906-487-2073. Payment in full is due at the time of registration. A confirmation packet will be emailed to participants after they register and are also available at the link below.
Registration closes June 14, 2024, 11:59 pm EDT.
Parking Information
Visitors may use Lots 22 or 24, located outside the main entrance of the SDC, for parking during camps. There is no overnight parking. Please do not park in the UP Health System and Rehab Services lot (north end of the SDC).
Questions?
Michigan Tech Recreation: 906-487-2975, sportscamps@mtu.edu.
Meet the Coordinators
Jack Rustman is in his second season with the Michigan Tech Huskies as the Offensive Line Coach. He joined the Huskies in February of 2022. Prior to Michigan Tech, Rustman served as the offensive line/assistant coach at Concordia University (Chicago) from 2019-21, Concordia's offensive coordinator in 2021, head football coach at West Chicago High School (2018), assistant coach at Loyola Academy (2016), and offensive line/offensive coordinator for two stints at Joliet West High School (2010-15, 2017). Rustman played right tackle and later center at Northern Michigan University where he was team captain for three years and a two-time all-GLIAC selection. Rustman holds a BA in Physical/Health Education from Northern Michigan University and a master's degree in Exercise Science from Concordia University (St. Paul).
Email: jrustman@mtu.edu
Blake Hewitt is in his first season as Assistant Offensive Line Coach in 2023-24. Hewitt is an Upper Peninsula native and played offensive line for the Huskies beginning in 2019. He twice earned GLIAC All-Academic recognition. Hewitt served as the team's offensive student assistant during the 2022-23 season. He received a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Kinesiology.
Email: bmhewitt@mtu.edu
Meet the Team