The Endzone Club • Tupelo, Mississippi

More Than A Camp Experience

NFL alumni instruction, leadership development, mentorship, athletic growth, and family engagement experiences designed to empower youth both on and off the field.

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Football Camp Experience

Every Endzone Club football camp is intentionally structured to provide athletic instruction, confidence-building opportunities, leadership development, and positive mentorship interactions for both youth and families.

What Campers Learn

The biggest question we get every year, is what can we expect from the camp? To this point, I always answer that we are not another celebrity camp. We are here to help kids, regardless of sex or age, unlock their potential. We strategically target applicable drills for all positions that will enhance their skills. Campers are divided into age groups and rotate through skill development stations led by NFL alumni, collegiate athletes, and experienced coaches. Each station focuses on position-specific fundamentals including quarterback mechanics, receiver drills, defensive movement, running back development, and lineman fundamentals.

Throughout the rotational circuit, campers also participate in non-contact footwork training, agility drills, hand-eye coordination exercises, movement development, and reaction-based activities designed to improve athletic confidence and foundational movement skills. For any young adult that wants to take their games up a notch remember this: we are seeing less coaches teaching them foundational aspects of the game,but expecting them to either perform at a high level, or get off the field. Our focus is design to improve the whole players, beginning with the foundation, which will elevate their levels of confidence and abilities, which will increase their field productivity.

Moments That Matter

From mentorship and leadership huddles to unforgettable athlete interactions and family engagement moments, every camp experience is designed to create lasting impact beyond sports.

Leadership Huddle

At the conclusion of camp, all campers and parents gather together for a special leadership huddle led by coaches, mentors, and NFL alumni.

“Every coach shares lessons learned from football, adversity, discipline, leadership, and serving as positive active members of the community.”

Following the leadership session, campers participate in a full group photo, individual pictures, autograph opportunities, and personal interactions with players and coaches.

Basketball Camp Experience

More Than Basketball

The basketball camp follows a similar mentorship-centered structure featuring skill stations, shooting instruction, ball-handling drills, teamwork exercises, footwork development, and confidence-building activities.

Campers also participate in leadership discussions, encouragement sessions, and interactive learning opportunities designed to build discipline, teamwork, and positive character development both on and off the court.

Special guest Brandon “Hi-Rise” Mitchell of the Harlem Globetrotters, along with mainstay coaches Peyton Cummings, Josh Blackful and Pier Cummings, helps create an unforgettable experience centered around motivation, energy, and inspiration.

NFL Alumni & Mentors

Robert Hichs

Former offensive lineman for Mississippi State and Buffalo Bills dedicated to youth mentorship and leadership development.

Anthony Smith

Two-time Super Bowl Champion helping teach discipline, leadership, and football fundamentals.

M.D. Jennings

Former NFL defensive back focused on athletic development and positive youth engagement.

Tim Goliday

Had the second highest punt return average in the nation while at U.N.A. bringing energy and inspiration to youth athletes.

Community Impact

The Endzone Club continues to impact communities throughout Mississippi, Memphis, Birmingham, and beyond through mentorship, athletics, outreach initiatives, leadership development, and youth empowerment experiences.

11
Years of Camps
10K+
Youth Reached
50+
Athletes & Volunteers
1000+
Families Impacted

Featured Highlights

Scott Lashley Feature

Exclusive Endzone Club highlight feature showcasing mentorship, football instruction, and community impact moments.

Camp Highlight Reel

Experience the energy, drills, mentorship moments, leadership huddles, and unforgettable camp atmosphere.

Leadership Story

Hear directly from mentors and athletes about why these experiences matter beyond sports.

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Community Partners

The Endzone Club is grateful for the businesses, foundations, and organizations helping us create meaningful opportunities for youth and families through sports, mentorship, leadership development, and outreach initiatives.

Dodge’s Southern Style

Supporting youth experiences and community engagement opportunities throughout the region.

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FMF Loans

Helping support impactful youth initiatives and leadership-centered outreach experiences.

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Corinth Coca-Cola

Supporting community-centered youth engagement and outreach opportunities.

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Partnering to help create memorable experiences for youth and families.

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Basically Tesha

Lifestyle storytelling, mentorship, leadership, and creative media initiatives.

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Eric Matthews Foundation

Helping provide mentorship opportunities and positive youth development experiences.

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Mississippi Land Bank

Helping strengthen communities and support future generations through outreach.

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EA Community Outreach

Supporting initiatives focused on leadership, education, and youth empowerment.

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