Change a Life,
One Camper at a Time
Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and chase their dreams. Your gift removes financial barriers and gives a deserving young athlete a life-changing experience.
What Is AFL Camp?
More Than
Football.
The AFL Life Skills Football Camp is a 3-day overnight camp at UC Santa Barbara for high school student-athletes in grades 9–12. Founded by former NFL running back Greg Bell, this camp uses football as a vehicle to build discipline, leadership, financial literacy, and real-world readiness.
This is where preparation meets opportunity. Every camper leaves better on the field — and better prepared for life.
FOOTBALL TRAINING
Position drills, 7-on-7, combine testing
LIFE SKILLS
Financial literacy, NCAA readiness, mental health
LEADERSHIP
Mentorship, accountability, character development
COLLEGE READINESS
Academic prep, SAT, eligibility education
What You Get in 3 Days
Every session is designed to develop the whole athlete — on the field and in life.
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FOOTBALL TRAINING
High-level instruction from coaches and NFL alumni across position-specific drills and team formats.
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1-on-1 & 7-on-7 formats
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Position-specific coaching
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Blocking, catching, route running
02
COMBINE TESTING
Get evaluated like a prospect. Official combine testing gives athletes real performance data.
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40-yard dash
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Vertical & broad jump
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Three-cone drill
03
LIFE SKILLS
Real classroom sessions covering the things school doesn't always teach — but should.
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Financial literacy
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NCAA rules & eligibility
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Mental health awareness
04
LEADERSHIP
Mentorship from coaches and athletes who have walked the same path and made it.
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Accountability workshops
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Character development
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Teamwork & communication
More Than Football
The Stuff
School Doesn't
Always Teach.
AFL Life Skills sessions are a core part of camp — not a break between drills. Every participant takes part in structured classroom programming taught by educators, professionals, and mentors who have been where these students are going.
Financial Literacy
NCAA Readiness
SAT / Test Prep
Social Media Training
Career Readiness
Mental Health
Girls Program
Built for Her.
Just as Serious.
The AFL Girls Program isn't a side event — it's a full, dedicated football experience designed specifically for young women. Same intensity. Same life skills. Same opportunity to develop as an athlete and a leader.
FLAG FOOTBALL
COMBINE TESTING
LIFE SKILLS SESSIONS
LEADERSHIP LESSONS
NOTABLE ALUMNI
WHERE ARE
THEY NOW?
AFL camp has a legacy of producing elite talent — players who carried the same discipline and drive from our fields to the pros. They were once exactly where you are now.
KENNY
CLARK
DEFENSIVE TACKLE | DALLAS COWBOYS
JAELAN
PHILLIPS
LINEBACKER | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
ALEXANDER
MATTISON
RUNNING BACK | MIAMI DOLPHINS
JAYDEN
DANIELS
QUARTERBACK | WASHINGTON REDSKINS
INSIDE THE CAMP: LIFE SKILLS CAMP PHOTO GALLERY
From the first drill to the last session, every moment at AFL camp is built with purpose. The sweat is real. The lessons are real. The friendships are real. Come see what three days can do.
What Is AFL Camp?
More Than Football.
A 3-day overnight camp founded by former NFL running back Greg Bell. Football is the platform — but character, discipline, financial literacy, and real-world readiness are the goal.
FOOTBALL TRAINING
-Drills, 7-on-7, combine testing
LIFE SKILLS
-Financial literacy, NCAA readiness
LEADERSHIP
-Mentorship & accountability
COLLEGE READINESS
-SAT prep, eligibility education
GIRLS PROGRAM
BUILT FOR HER, JUST AS SERIOUS
The AFL Girls Program is a full, dedicated football experience — same intensity, same life skills, same opportunity to develop as an athlete and a leader. Not a side event. The real thing.
FLAG FOOTBALL
Drills & competition
COMBINE TESTING
-Real performance data
LIFE SKILLS
-Same classroom curriculum
LEADERSHIP
-Mentorship & growth
Notable Alumni
Where Are They Now?
AFL camp has a legacy of producing elite talent. They were once exactly where you are now.
KENNY CLARK
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
ALEXANDER MATTISON
RUNNING BACK
JAELAN PHILLIPS
LINEBACKER
JAYDEN DANIELS
QUARTERBACK
Help Keep the Camp Free. Build the Next Generation.
Partner with Athletes for Life to help keep the Life Skills Football Camp free for high school student-athletes (grades 9–12).
For more than 30 years, Athletes for Life has used football as a platform to teach discipline, leadership, accountability, and real-life readiness. Today, school districts cover most program costs. With community and program partners, we can reduce financial pressure on schools, expand access, and strengthen the overall experience — without passing costs to families. Fill out the form to learn how you can make an impact today.
Dates
July 10-12, 2026
Location
UC Santa Barbara
Who's it for
Grades 9-12 Boys & Girls
What's the Cost
Free to Attend
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