NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

"In the short term, you are as good as your intensity."

"In the long term, you are only as good as your consistency."

By Shane Parrish

Pacific NW
Academy Vision

Every year, countless football and skills camps draw enthusiastic kids eager to improve their skills. However, many of these camps take a generic approach or a one size fits all. At the Pacific NW Football Academy, we emphasize a coaching ratio of 1:15, guaranteeing that each athlete receives personalized, hands-on guidance from their dedicated coach. From the film room to the field and during our mock 7-on-7 tournament, we concentrate on engaging, real-life training experiences.

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The Dive Explanation

Pacific NW Football Running Back Coach Seymour share some thoughts on how to execute dive play. Managing how to climb levels and effectively avoiding defenders. Executed with the following priorities: - Climbing Levels: Once the initial gap is cleared, the runner must immediately focus on advancing to the second level, maintaining forward lean and consistent leg drive. - Avoiding Defenders: It is crucial to use subtle shifts and quick footwork to bypass defenders at each le

Mar 51 min read

Offensive Line Technique

PNW Academy OL/DL Coach Montero Technique is home. When the game speeds up, the crowd’s loud, and everything around you feels chaotic, your fundamentals are the one place you can always return to. Just like home gives you comfort and stability when life gets crazy, technique gives a lineman a foundation you can trust no matter what the defense throws at you. It keeps you calm, it keeps you consistent, and it keeps you playing with confidence instead of hesitation. That’s why

Feb 241 min read

Running Back Development Is Key For Success

Running Back Academy Skill Development Skill development is crucial for a high school running back aspiring to play college football, as it bridges the gap between raw talent and the demands of higher-level competition. Here's why it matters, broken down into key areas: 1. Standing Out in Recruiting College coaches and scouts evaluate thousands of prospects annually through film, camps, and combines. A running back with refined skills—like precise footwork, explosive cuts, vi

Feb 122 min read

PNW Football Academy 2.0

DB Network and the PNW Football Academy 2.0 The Pacific NW Football Academy invites you to learn more about our elite football academy, where young athletes ignite their passion and develop the skills to play at the next level. Our program focuses on three core areas: - Film Study: Game-changing sessions designed to sharpen football IQ. - Precision Skill Development: Drills that turn raw talent into an unstoppable force. - Next-Level Attitude: Cultivating the mindset that sep

Feb 101 min read

Mind and Body Must Be One

To reach the next level in athletics, an athlete must forge an unbreakable unity between mind and body. Physical talent and relentless training can carry someone far, but elite performance demands that the mind fully inhabits every movement—anticipating, trusting, and commanding the body with absolute clarity and calm. Doubt, distraction, or hesitation creates a fatal disconnect; the legs hesitate when the mind second-guesses, the hands falter when fear creeps in. True breakt

Feb 41 min read

Improved Film Study

To further enhance the camp experience, we will hosting online film study sessions for four weeks leading up to the camp . This will allow us to maximize on-field reps and elevate the level of instruction once we’re together in person. Why Film Study Football film study significantly boosts a player’s football IQ —their deep understanding of schemes, formations, tendencies, and situational awareness—by allowing repeated analysis of plays at a controlled pace. Through breaking

Jan 281 min read

Running Back Academy Is Back

Absolutely! Here's the final revised version of your JotForm camp description, with lunch, pick-up/drop-off info, and filming removed from the Camp Logistics section: 🏈 Running Back Academy x Pacific Northwest Football Academy Camp Elite 4-Day Running Back Training Experience 📍 Location: Pacific Northwest – Springfield, Oregon 📬 Get in Touch: 400 S 32nd Street Springfield, Oregon ✉️ info@pnwfootballacademy.com 📞 For direct questions, contact Coach Jerry Seymour at 954.249

Jan 202 min read

Summer 2026

We’re excited to announce that the PNW Football 4-Day Academy is officially returning to Springfield, Oregon this July 16th-19th. All coaches from last year’s camp will be returning, and we’re proud to welcome Coach Mike Montero as our Offensive Line and Defensive Line coach this summer. Coach Mike Montero Bio: Coach Montero is a Miami-based offensive line coach and former starting center at Florida International University (FIU). During his college career, he started 36 gam

Jan 181 min read

Another High Level Coach

Another high level coach will be joining the PNW Football Academy coaching staff. Coach Roger’s will be leading our linebackers. Kase...

Jul 8, 20251 min read

Parent & Athlete Zoom Meeting

Live Q&A this Sunday the 29th for parents and registered athletes. Meet the Coach’s of the Pacific NW Football Academy. Emails have been sent to all registered athletes. Zoom meeting will commence 12pm Pacific Time and end around 1pm.

Jun 27, 20251 min read