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Western Mass Collegiate Football Camp
June 24th – 27th, 2008 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Camp Mission: Provide quality instruction and coaching at an affordable price.
Space is limited Register Early!
Camp Directors
Mike Delong, Head Coach Springfield College
- 2006 Empire 8 Champions
- Five-Time Freedom Conference Champions
- Five NCAA Playoff appearances
- Six National Rushing Titles
Mike Delong is in his twenty-fourth season as head football coach at Springfield College. With over thirty years of coaching experience at the high school and college level, he is recognized around the country as a fine teacher of fundamentals. His teams have produced All-Americans and have consistently been ranked among the nation’s top offensive rushing leaders, including the number one ranking in 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003. His 1995 and 2004 teams captured the ECAC Championship and the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2003 teams earned the Freedom Football Conference Title. His 2000 team set a NCAA national rushing record and his 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2003 teams were in the NCAA Playoffs. Coach Delong has also been a GTE, Freedom Conference, Empire 8, and New England Coach of the year.
Alex Rotsko, Head Coach Longmeadow Lancers
- 11 Straight Superbowl Championships
- Former Head Coach, American International College
- 37 consecutive wins!
Alex Rotsko in his sixteenth year as head football coach at Longmeadow High School, and this year led the Longmeadow Lancers to another superbowl appearance. Coach Rotsko was the head football coach at American International College from 1982 – 1992. While at AIC, he orchestrated several nationally ranked teams. In 1985, Coach Rotsko received the New England Coach of the year Award by directing his AIC squad to an 8-2 record and a number 14 national ranking. Coach Rotsko’s last eleven Longmeadow teams have been to the superbowl. His program is consistently one of the strongest in western Massachusetts, winning a number of superbowl titles. He is a sought after clinician and widely recognized as an outstanding teacher of the game. His Longmeadow teams currently have a 37 game winning streak, the longest in the state.
10 Great Reasons to Attend
- Quality instruction by experienced coaches
- Emphasis on positional skill and technique development
- Affordable prices
- Low camper-to-staff ratio
- Certified athletic trainer on staff
- High-Tempo Practice with shoulder pads and helmet
- Excellent Facilities, Field Turf
- Convenient Location and camp hours
- Parents are encouraged to stay and watch practice
Some of Our Staff
- Mike Cerasuolo - Offensive Coordinator, Springfield College
- Steve Marino - Head Coach, Westfield State College
- Matt Dence - Bates College
- Tad Desautels - Head Coach, Agawam High School
- Bill Moore - Head Coach, Westfield High School
- Keith Emery - Head Coach, Western New England College
Participating Programs
- Agawam High School
- Agawam Youth
- Amherst High School
- Belchertown
- Cathedral High School
- Central High School
- Chicopee Braves
- Chicopee Comprehensive
- Commerce High School
- Dean Technical High School
- East Longmeadow High School
- East Longmeadow Youth
- Enfield High School
- Enrico Fermi High School
- Frontier Regional High School
- Holyoke High School
- Lee High School
- Longmeadow High School
- Ludlow High School
- Minnechaug Regional High School
- Palmer Youth
- Putnam High School
- South Hadley High School
- St. Joseph High School
- Ware High School
- West Springfield Youth
- West Springfield High School
- Westfield High School
A number of teams have gone on to have outstanding seasons!
Age Groups:
Group A: Youth (Grades 4-6)
Group B: Middle School
Group C: High School
Fee: $110.00 per camper; Register a sibling and pay $100 per camper(includes a t-shirt)
Equipment:
Players must bring helmets, shoulder pads, practice jerseys and shoes appropriate for artificial surface.
How to Register:
Download registration form here.
Return the attached form with payment to:
Springfield College
Business Office
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109-3797
You may register by telephone or fax using credit card.
The fax number is (413) 748-3534. Please have your card number and expiration handy. Payment in full is requested when registering.
Register Early! Deadline for Registration is June 9, 2008.
No refunds may be made after June 16, 2008
QUESTIONS?
Call the Office of Special Programs for registration information and brochures at 413-748-5287E-mail specialprograms@spfldcol.edu
Call coach Delong at 413-748-3156 for programs details and activities.