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
Elev8QBAcademy is proud to host the 9th Annual Winter Camp in Phoenix, AZ. Ring in the 2027 New Year with us for the best QB and WR camp in the state.
Open to athletes of all skill levels, this camp welcomes participants from Southern California and across the country.
Our experienced coaching staff will help quarterbacks and wide receivers of all ages sharpen their skills, perfect their technique, and take their game to the next level.
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⏰ When is it?
January 2–3 (Sat/Sun) — morning for the young cubs, and afternoon for the top dawgs. This is a great opportunity to use as a vacation: come get your work in and spend the weekend with your family outside of the camp.
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📍 Where is it?
Phoenix, AZ — stadium located just 20 minutes from Phoenix Airport
⏳ Camp Schedule (both days)
🔴 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 7th grade & below
🟢 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 8th grade & above
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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
✅ Coached 1,800+ QBs overall
✅ Helped recruits earn 180+ D1 and 230+ D2 offers
✅ Produced 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 – Louisiana Lafayette
Alec Ponder – St. Ambrose
Andrew Cohill – Concordia
Angel Flores – Central Michigan
Austin Glimpse – South Dakota Mines
Brady McDonough – Navy
Brenden Anderson – Southern Utah
Bryce Herges – NAU
Charlie Levinus – USD
CJ Tiller – Utah Tech
Connor Ackerley – Furman
Daniel Rustin – Arizona Christian
Davon Dampier – Utah
Demond Williams – Washington
Dominic Kramer – Grinnell College
Drew Versano – Fullerton
Eli Manzanares – Knox College
Enoch Watson – BYU
Ethan Lane – Wayne State
Gage Baker – South Dakota Mines
Giordan Hanks – Jamestown
Grant Guidry – Nebraska Wesleyan
Hayden Rodriguez – Adams State
Jack Amer – South Dakota State
Jack Benson – Western Carolina
Jackson Akins – Cal Poly
Jacob Newborn – El Camino College
Jalen Daniels – Saint Thomas (FL)
Kaden Zordani – Ottawa–Arizona
Kai Milner – NAU
KJ Nelson – Gila River College
Leonardo Valencia – Arizona
Luke Berlin – Pacific University (Oregon)
Luke Haugo – Arizona
Max Martin – Ventura College
Nicco Marchiol – Georgetown
Nick Martinez – Jamestown
Noah Trigueros – Dartmouth
Parker Navarro – Ohio
Richard Lucero – Augustana
Ty Thompson – Tulane
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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