Starting a training camp can be confusing and many people might not know where to start. But now that you can earn NIL money from training camps, you may be interested in running one. Most importantly, you want to do it right so everyone can get the most out of it–both you and the athletes who attend. Here are 5 simple steps to cover while you start up your training camp. 

Get a license

You will need a license to run any sort of camp depending on the state. Many recreation centers and different sports facilities will have the paperwork you need but it would be a good idea to make sure you have all the required documents on your end. There is no need to risk getting in trouble instead of just getting your paperwork. 

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Liability waivers

You will need these unless you want to take a huge risk and end up being sued from an injury during your camp. This should be part of the signing up process as the athlete shouldn't be able to attend the camp without this waiver being complete. 

Create a schedule

After everything is set up and you have your paperwork finished, you can put together a schedule for the players to see so they can start planning their trip. You want to make sure you have this out months in advance so they can arrange their travel arrangements.

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Advertise

Make sure you reach the right audience and tell them how the camp will go. Make it sound very entertaining and elite so you can draw the interest of a lot of different players–be sure to add a lot of pictures and describe the best parts of the camps in detail. You can talk about your background and expertise to make people want to come to your camp. Something else to consider: combining the camp with other schools or athletes could attract a bigger turnout. 

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Have food and drinks ready

You want to include this with the camp so the kids can stay rested and energized throughout the whole camp. Athletes should bring their own snacks but you need to have your own too–the last thing you need is someone cramping up and having to sit out because he isn't hydrated or has no food in his system. One of the best places to buy athlete-friendly food and drinks is Costco because you can buy everything you need in bulk.

Following these steps can ensure that running a training camp of your own is as seamless as possible (not to mention a lot of fun!). So what are you waiting for? Use your NIL for good.

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* Originally published on July 19, 2022, by Chris Russo