La Salle Lancers Future Champions Football Camp to Feature Exceptional Coaching Staff

Led by Camp Director Russell Gordon and Head of Camp Operations Randy Katz, bringing their wealth of knowledge and talent for the benefit of boys and girls entering grades 2-8 in September 2013. The Future Champions Football Camp will feature exceptional coaching staff led by former professional and collegiate players, group and individual instruction and drills, one on one team competition and the ever popular swag, camp t-shirts.

The cost will be $150 per session and will be split into 3 sessions as follows:

Session 1………….July 8-12, 2013
Session 2………….July 22-26, 2013
Session 3………….July 29-August 2, 2013

The goal is to give each camper the finest football instruction available and a program they will never forget! The Philosophy of the La Salle Lancers Future Champtions Football Camp is very simple. They are committed to two things: the first is to teach fundamentals of the game, blocking, tackling, catching, throwing, and running the ball. The second is to operate a camp that will be an enjoyable experience for each and every participant.

Each day of camp will feature instruction, skill development, and competitive games. Campers will be grouped by size, age, and ability for competitive purposes. If a young football player is an experienced player or just starting football, this camp is for them! By working with the camp staff they will learn much more than just football! They will be taught teamwork, self-discipline, consideration of others and how to attain their potential on the field and in life. The coaching staff will also stress the importance of achieving success in the classroom and selecting the correct role models and friends.

Level – Beginners and experienced players

The coaching staff at Future Champions Football Camp feel they have a great responsibility to this age group. This group is very special and will receive personalized attention and training. Learning proper technique at this age is very important, but the staff never forgets “football is a game.” While still making each practice fun, the veteran coaching staff will step it up a notch each day with more advanced technique training.

The Future Champions Football Camp will be held at the newly remodeled La Salle High School football field located at 3880 Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre. Camp runs from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with supervision at the field from 7:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. daily.

What to Wear and Bring: Athletic Attire, Football Cleates, Sun Screen, and campers can opt to have Sports Drink. Water will be provided to all campers.

About the La Salle Lancers Football Camp Staff

Camp Director Russell Gordon

Coach Gordon was the defensive coordinator at Bethel Christian where he helped Coach Vondra earn their way to the CIF Finals. He then took the defensive coordinator job at Campbell Hall School where his defense was ranked in the top ten throughout his tenure. Coach Gordon spent 15 years at Campbell Hall School, the last eight years as the head coach where he led the Vikings to a 52-31 record. His teams have made appearances in the quarter finals, semi-finals, and the CIF finals (in 2005). In 2005 Coach Gordon was awarded Coach of the year. In 2005 coach Gordon was awarded the congressional youth leadership award. Coach Gordon was named the head coach of the Daily News All-Star game in 2006 where he was victorious 23-21 over the West team after a 4 year drought for the East. In 2009 Coach Gordon was honored by being invited to speak at the Adidas Coaching clinic in Las Vegas NV. In 2012 coach Gordon was named the Head coach of the Daily news East VS West All-Star Game and was victorious once again.

In December of 2012 Coach Gordon was named Head coach and Associate athletic Director at La Salle High School. Coach Gordon guided the Lancer football team to a 10-1 record in 2012, leading the Lancers to their first Del Rey League Championship.

Head of Camp Operations Randy Katz

Coach Katz played high school football at Richard King High School in Corpus Christi, Texas where he lettered four years in football, baseball, and track during his high school career. He was voted to Texas All State football team at linebacker his senior year and received a full ride scholarship to Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas. There he played on a SMU team with Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson and Craig James (The Pony Express). Randy coached high school football at the 5A level for three years before moving to Los Angeles. Randy coached for nine seasons at Campbell Hall School in North Hollywood. In 2012 Randy coached the linebacker and offensive line positions at La Salle High school where the Lancers posted a 10-1 season and the Del Rey League Championship.

Quarterbacks coach Willie Tuitama

Coach Tuitama attended St. Mary’s High School, Stockton, California. In 2005 he was ranked by Super Prep All-America, its No. 10 quarterback. He received Prep Star All-America honors, as well as votes in the Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West Poll and was named Cal-Hi Sports third-team All-State. As a Senior, he completed 158 of 254 passes for 2,734 yards, with 32 touchdowns, with only 7 interceptions.

Coach Tuitama received a scholarship to the University of Arizona where he was a 4-year letterman playing as a true freshman in the Pac-10. He became the all-time leader in career passing yards (9,211), single-season passing yards (3,683) and career passing touchdowns (67), along with every other passing record in Arizona’s history. He topped off his senior year being named MVP of the 2008 Las Vegas Bowl and in that same year was a Heisman Trophy Candidate. Coach Tuitama spent the two seasons as the quarterbacks coach at Campbell Hall School and in 2012 coached the quarterbacks at La Salle High School.

Wide Receiver coach Lamont Williams

Coach Williams works as a youth counselor, working with underprivileged kids. Working with kids is his passion, he dedicates most of his time helping kids in all aspects of life. Coach Williams has been playing football at a competitive level for over 15 years. He played his high school football at national power St.Thomas Aquinas, where he earned a scholarship to play football at the University of Hawaii. Coach Williams has most recently coached at Campbell Hall School for the past two years. He helped lead the Campbell Hall Junior High football team to their first championship game, before joining the Varsity squad as the wide receiver coach. Coach Williams in 2012 coached both the receiver and defensive back position at La Salle High School.

For registration, visit www.lasallehs.org and click on Summer Academic Institute… summer school, summer program, sports camps, academics…then click on Access Brochure or simply click on Register Online.

For more information, call Russell Gordon at (661) 492-5275 or email rgordon@lasallehs.org and Randy Katz at (310) 227-3812 or email randyckatz@gmail.com.