Sioux Falls
Football

Football Training, Camps & Clinics

Take your game to the next level with football-specific training, camps and clinics at Sanford Sports Academy. Our coaches will help you unlock your full potential on the field and get you ready for the next season by improving your throwing, catching, blocking, running and more.

We offer programs for every player, no matter your experience:

Football introduction: Learn the basics and build a strong foundation.
Skill development: Sharpen your skills and grow your game.
Competitive experience: Elevate your performance with advanced training and competitive play.

We also provide collegiate recruitment support to high school athletes with assistance on:

Creating a highlight video
Identifying the right collegiate playing level
Recommending camps to attend
Establishing strategies for contacting and responding to coaches

When you sign up for Sanford Sports Academy, you’ll learn from experienced coaches in our state-of-the-art facilities located at the Sanford Fieldhouse in Sioux Falls.

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Develop Your Skills

Sanford Sports Academy provides year-round one-on-one and small group training and lessons for athletes of all ages and skill levels at the Sanford Fieldhouse.

1-on-1 Training

Cost: Varies per session
Duration: 60 minutes
Focus Areas: Designed based on the individual athlete's skill level
1-on-1 Training Benefit: Individual instruction

Small Group Training

Cost: Varies per session
Duration: 60 minutes
Focus Areas: Designed around athletes' age, skill level and position
Small Group Training Benefit: Training with others in a competitive environment

The 30/30 Program, offered by Sanford Sports Academy at the Sanford Fieldhouse from October through April, is designed for young athletes ages 6–12 with beginning to intermediate skill levels. Each session includes 30 minutes of strength and agility training followed by 30 minutes of football fundamentals, supporting both overall athletic development and sport-specific skills.

Duration: 60 minutes
Cost: $275 plus tax - The program includes 12 flexible-use sessions, allowing athletes to attend around their football schedules.
Focus Areas: One skill each week

Sanford Sports Academy offers a variety of camps and clinics seasonally at the Sanford Fieldhouse, designed to provide focused training. From one-day clinics to multi-day camps, each session is designed around specific skills, with options available for all skill levels from 2nd to 8th grade.

Duration: Varies by session
Cost: Varies by session
Benefits to Camps & Clinics: Learn position-specific skills, team strategies, group dynamics and more.

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Each April, Sanford Sports Academy hosts the High School Football Combine, bringing together top talent from across the region to showcase their skills. Also, in preparation for this event, we offer Elite Training Prep—an intensive program designed to help athletes sharpen their performance and get athletes prepared for the Combine.

Elite Training Prep
This exclusive program is designed to prepare top high school athletes for the High School Combine — and beyond. Focused on building college-ready football players, this prep experience offers a highly competitive and structured environment.

We accept only 80 of the region’s best, limiting numbers by position group to ensure maximum reps, detailed coaching and real-time feedback. All sessions are held at the Sanford Fieldhouse.

Duration: Athletes will train in six weekly sessions leading up to the Combine.
Cost: $275 plus tax

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High School Combine
The region’s top high school football talent will come together for a premier showcase. Athletes will work directly with Academy coaches and undergo performance testing led by Sanford Sports Performance coaches — all in front of college coaches from across the five-state area.

Hundreds of past participants have gone on to play college football — with several continuing on to careers in the NFL.

Duration: 1 night
Cost: $150 plus tax

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Meet Coach Riggs

Kurtiss Riggs is the director of the Sanford Sports Football Academy. He has extensive experience playing and coaching at the high school, college and professional levels.

Kurtiss Riggs Sports Academy Director