about o-d · since 1969
Offense-Defense Sports started from relatively humble beginnings with one instructional football camp in the Summer of 1969.
the mission
The mission was simple: deliver football training and instruction the way it was meant to be delivered, that is at full contact and at full speed.
Offense-Defense Sports manages the largest non-contact and full-contact youth football camps, technical development camps, and showcases in the country.
Campers start out often times as beginner football players as young as 7 years of age. They are then guided and molded by our constantly evolving curriculum forged from the experience of dozens of the top minds in football over decades of tried-and-true experience.
Focus, however, is not just on the mechanics of football but also on scholastic discipline, the lessons of the game, and personal/spiritual development.
Mike Shanahan began his fabled career coaching at Offense-Defense.
corporate profile
The over half-a-century legacy of Offense-Defense Sports is that of authority, dependability, and community.
the all-american bowl
In addition to offering world-class instruction, Offense-Defense football camps are used to evaluate the best high school athletes for inclusion in the end-of-year Offense-Defense All-American Bowl Week.
Bowl Week is a week-long series of events, and a showcase for the greatest football players in the world to show their stuff.
nfl alumni
Since its inception in 1969, Offense-Defense has put more players in college and the NFL than any other football showcases or training organizations in the United States.
Lamar Jackson, 2016 Heisman winner, is an O-D graduate.
Playing in the inaugural Offense-Defense All-American Bowl, Cam Newton is the only player in the modern era to be awarded the Heisman Trophy, win a national championship, and become the first overall pick in an NFL draft within a one-year span. He was the 2011 NFL Rookie of the Year, is a three-time Pro Bowler, and was named to the NFL All-Pro First Team in 2015.
O-D Family member and Gatorade Beat the Heat spokesperson Eli Manning holds Giants franchise records for most passing yards, touchdown passes, and completed passes in a career, and the NFL record for most fourth-quarter touchdown passes in a season. He led the Giants to victory in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI, defeating the New England Patriots in both games.
offense-defense educational foundation
Every year 6,000 young athletes want to attend an Offense-Defense Sports camp, but can’t afford it. That’s why Offense-Defense Educational Foundation was formed: to help these kids realize their dreams.
In the last decade alone, an estimated $3.5 million was granted to young athletes in need through the Offense-Defense Educational Foundation and its programs.
The love of Jesus compels us to serve others.
We believe everyone has been created on purpose and for a purpose. When we compete according to the word of God, by the power of God, and for the glory of God, we can close the gap between performance and potential.
“Encourage and build each other up”, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, is a verse we abide by and use to drive us each day: leaders, staff, coaches, and alumni.
“The coaching staff was great, experienced, awesome with the kids and ran a tight ship! They made it clear they were there with a purpose to make them better players and better young men.”
“My son played on the usc4 team and he really enjoyed his experience. We play with other camps also but he said this is the best by far.”
“We often recommend O-D Football camp to all of my friends with kids involved in football. Keep up the good job!”
the o-d team
careers · work a camp
Every summer O-D hires coaches, trainers, counselors, store and operations staff for camps across the country. Tell us who you are, what you want to do and where you can be, and the office will be in touch as camps are staffed.
The executive team of Offense-Defense, led by CEO Rick Whittier, a former Vice President with Barnes & Noble, Inc., are seasoned professionals from the top level of industry.
Meet the teamInterested in becoming a local, national, or corporate partner? Contact us to discuss potential opportunities.
Offense-Defense is now expanding into the international markets of Central America, Asia and Europe, bringing our brand to student athletes in every culture.
