Cougar Head Coach Victor Santa Cruz (left) & Offensive Coordinator Rudy Carlton assess the visiting talent on Saturday.
(Azusa)- One hundred high school football players came out to Azusa Pacific University on Saturday to participate in APU’s one day camp.
“I couldn’t be happier with how this turned out,” said Cougar HC Victor Santa Cruz. “We had a great group come out and work hard.”
The camp feature a fast-paced day of competition, skill building, and information on collegiate recruiting. The students received from the APU staff a variety of training and exercises along with a film study session.
HC Santa Cruz worked with the corners on Saturday. Here he is instructing them on how to take away the inside.
Among those participating was Valley Christian defensive standout Clayton Granch. Granch, who started his career as a quarterback then moved to defensive end last season, will move to middle linebacker this fall for the Crusaders.
A contingent of eight players from Mt. View High School paid their 75 bucks and took part in the camp. They were; Xavier Yanez, Chris Gonzalez, William Castillo, Josh Martinez, Yazban Martinez, Jose Gonzalez, Jonathan Carrillo, and Alfred Martinez.
Mt. View was well represented at APU
The Cougars themselves will return to the playing field the first week of August and will open their season on the road at U.C. Davis on August 30th.
NFL Hall of Famer Jackie Slater, a member of the APU staff, leans into the offensive linemen and teaches technique.
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