Start: Saturday, January 02, 2027 at 09:00 AM
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End: Sunday, January 03, 2027 at 01:00 PM
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20 minutes from Phoenix airport
SCHEDULE - Determined by age groups
Location - Phoenix, AZ
Elev8QBacademy Support Team info@mikegiovando.com
Ring in the 2027 New Year with us in Phoenix, AZ! 9th Annual Elev8QBAcademy QB + WR Camp
📅 January 2–3, 2027 (Sat/Sun)
📍 Gilbert, AZ — 20 min south of the airport ✈️
🏈 QBs & WRs — all ages and skill levels
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⏳ Camp Schedule (both days)
🔴 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 7th grade & below
🟢 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 8th grade & above
Directions sent upon registration.
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What sets us apart? Our college counselors — current D1 quarterbacks who personally coach our campers.
Led by nationally recognized private QB coach Mike Giovando and his elite staff:
✅ Trained 175+ Division 1 quarterbacks
✅ Trained 4 NFL quarterbacks
✅ Developed 4 Elite 11 MVPs
✅ Helped recruits earn 180+ D1 and 230+ D2 offers
…plus 1,800+ QBs coached, 7 College Pro Days, and 5 Elite 11 finalists.
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🏈 MEET THE QB COACHES
Mike Giovando (Head Coach) — One of the nation's top private QB coaches with 30+ years of experience, from youth to the NFL. Has trained 1,700+ quarterbacks and helped earn 375+ college scholarships, developing Elite 11 MVPs, D1 QBs, and NFL talent.
Nick Ducksworth — Former QB at Western Oregon. Focuses on mechanics, football IQ, and leadership to prep athletes for the college level.
Mark Mejia — Former head coach at Phoenix North HS. Builds mechanics, decision-making, and mental toughness through full-season and 7-on-7 programs.
Robin Haas — Founder of Haas Football Academy (Switzerland), mentored by Coach Giovando. Develops top QBs and WRs and runs Elev8QBAcademy camps each summer.
🎯 MEET THE WR COACH
Sebastian Bash — Founder of Wide Receiver Magazine + Academy. 10+ years working with athletes from youth to the NFL and CFL, focused on fundamentals, leadership, and mindset.
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🎓 MEET THE COLLEGE COUNSELORS
Current collegiate QBs mentoring our campers (availability pending bowl games):
Adam Damante (New Mexico State) · Adryan Lara (UL Lafayette) · Alec Ponder (St. Ambrose) · Andrew Cohill (Concordia) · Angel Flores (Central Michigan) · Austin Glimpse (South Dakota Mines) · Beau Devens (Shasta) · Brenden Anderson (Southern Utah) · Brayten Silbor (Southwestern) · Brady McDonough (Navy) · Bryce Herges (NAU) · Charlie Levinus (San Diego) · CJ Tiller (Utah State) · Connor Ackerley (Western New Mexico) · Daniel Rustin (Arizona Christian) · Davon Dampier (Utah) · Demond Williams (Washington) · Diesel Taylor (Mesa) · Enoch Watson (BYU) · Ethan Lane (Central Michigan) · Gage Baker (South Dakota Mines) · Grant Guidry (Nebraska Wesleyan) · Hayden Rodriguez (Adams State) · Jacob Newborn (El Camino) · Jack Amer (South Dakota State) · Jack Benson (Western Carolina) · Jackson Akins (Cal Poly) · Jalen Daniels (Norfolk State) · Jeff Sims (Arizona State) · Kaden Zordani (Ottawa–Arizona) · Kai Milner (NAU) · KJ Nelson (Gila River) · Leonardo Valencia (Arizona) · Luke Haugo (Arizona) · Max Martin (Ventura) · Nicco Marchiol (West Virginia) · Nick Martinez (Jamestown) · Noah Trigueros (Dartmouth) · Parker Navarro (Ohio) · Richard Lucero (Augustana) · Robert Knorr (Lake Forest) · Ty Thompson (Tulane) · Tyler McNally (Albion) · Will Haskell (Portland State) · Wyatt Horton (Idaho State)
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Athletes are grouped by age and skill level, so every player is challenged while feeling supported. The goal is simple: improve at least 1% every session.
Train alongside D1 quarterbacks who serve as mentors, sharing insider tips from their own journeys. Experience high-intensity, position-specific drills, strategic coaching, and competitive scenarios — all from coaches who know what it takes to win.
👉 Register now to lock in your spot before tuition increases. Once we hit capacity, it's waitlist only.
📧 Questions? Info@MikeGiovando.com
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