San Antonio, TX
Grit Football - Producing leaders on and off the field...
US Army Bowl Skills Academies, Grit Football, and USA Flag Camps are designed to increase an athlete's football knowledge by implementing advanced drills used by college & professional coaches. Our programs are dedicated to expanding each athletes knowledge of the game and developing superior leadership skills.
USA Flag is leading the charge for Olympic inclusion of flag football, hosting the world’s largest tournaments and standing as the most recognized and followed brand in the sport. Flag football offers a place for everyone. This inclusive and dynamic game brings together players of all skill levels and backgrounds, fostering a community where anyone can participate and shine. Now is the time to join the action and embrace the thrill of the game!
- 40 (10 yard split), 5-10-5, L-Drill, Broad & Vert Jump
- Video Analysis
- Small Group Instruction
- Individual instruction by positions
- Daily 7 V 7 Scrimmages
- Campers are carefully grouped by ability and age
- Camp T-Shirt, USA Flags, and Prizes
Staff
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CJ Dodd
Regional Director
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Kwame Cavil
Field Director - Skills
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Tony Charles
Offensive/Defensive Line Coach
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Jerry Salazar
Head Athletic Trainer
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Rae Bautista
Head Speed Coach
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Brandon Postell
Director of Football Operations
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Derrick Scott
Linebackers Coach
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Tim Swearingen
Quarterbacks Coach
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Diego Savarino
Skills Coach
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Alvin Anassi
Offensive/Defensive Line Coach
CJ Dodd
Regional Director
Creator of Grit Sports, Coach Rah brings over a decade of semi-professional knowledge to programs. Rah institutes strength & conditioning concepts acquired through training prominent athletes like Priest Holmes, Andre Ward, Aaron Green, Carl Whitley, Cyril Richardson & others. Rah has been tasked with managing operations within the sport industry with inside knowledge of performance training, player scouting, athlete recruitment, sport officiating, business & game operations.
Coach Rah brings years of leadership skills attained from Alamo Colleges Student Leadership Institute & Texas A&M University-San Antonio Jaguar Ambassador programs. His career spans All Sports Speed & Conditioning (All), TAMUSA (Basketball), University of Texas at San Antonio (Football), University of the Incarnate Word (All), San Antonio Commanders, Sacramento River Cats, San Antonio Missions & Modesto Nuts Baseball Clubs. His passion & leadership skills are directly related to student-athletes transition from amateur to professional athletes. These concepts are designed to expand campers understanding of building personal brands through marketing, self-awareness & leadership skills.
University of San Francisco: Sport Management (Master’s)
Texas A&M University-San Antonio: Sociology w/ Coaching (BA: Summa Cum Laude)
Kwame Cavil
Field Director - Skills
Director of Football Operations for Grit Football.
Kwame Cavil is a former gridiron football wide receiver from the University of Texas at Austin. He played college football from 1997 to 1999. In 1999, he set a school single-season record by recording 100 receptions. After spending three years at Texas and earning First-Team All-Big 12 Honors as a Junior, Kwame joined the NFL with the Buffalo Bills, then played with the NFL Europe division for the Scotland Claymores and the Berlin Thunder where won the World Bowl in 2001.
Kwame then spent the next five years in the CFL, where he was an CFL East All-Star in 2004 and a Grey Cup Champion in 2002 and 2005. He retired after the 2006 season.
Kwame has his Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minor in Sociology from the University of Texas. For 11 plus years, Kwame has graced his teaching and elite coaching skills with schools such as, Manor High School, St. Micheal’s Episcopal School, St. Stephens Episcopal School, Temple High School, LBJ High School as Special Teams Coordinator, Offensive Coordinator, Passing Game Coordinator, Interim Head Track Coach, Junior Varsity soccer team, Varsity Wide Receivers coach, before accepting the Head Football Coach/ Athletic Coordinator position at his Alma Mater, Waco High School, then retired in 2020.
The former, “Longhorn Legend”, is currently a Teacher in Round Rock ISD. Kwame is a highly sought after powerful and persuasive motivation speaker. He is also the CEO of Cloud 9, CEO and Head Trainer of KC Training, COO of Ohana Management Group, an Author and a personal trainer at the Round Rock Sports Center . Kwame is the proud father of four beautiful children, Skylar (19), KJ (15), and Kylie (11) and Sakia (4).
Tony Charles
Offensive/Defensive Line Coach
Head OL/DL Coach | TNT: Terror in the Trenches
• Head OL/DL Coach | Grit Football
• Named 2024 Director of Player Personnel | U.S. Army All-American Bowl
• 2023 U.S. Army All-American Bowl | Gold Team Defensive Line
• 2023 U.S. Army All-American Bowl | National High School Combine
• 2023 U.S. Army All-American Bowl | National Middle School Combine
• 2021-2022 Contracted OL/DL Coach | BSFL
• 2007 Kansas City Command | Assistant OL Coach | AFL
• 2006 Richmond Bandits | DL Coach | AIFL
• 2005 Dusseldorf Panthers | OL/DL Coach | GFL
• 2004 Rhein Fire | Intern DL Coach | NFL Europa
Jerry Salazar
Head Athletic Trainer
A licensed and certified athletic trainer with over 10 years working in D1 collegiate athletics. College degrees in athletic training and kinesiology, he has gained experience providing athletes with knowledge in sport injury, recovery, nutrition, psychology, spirituality and strength and conditioning. Skilled in various therapy skills such as graston, kinesiotape, cupping, dry needling & bloodflow restriction.
Rae Bautista
Head Speed Coach
Brandon Postell
Director of Football Operations
Derrick Scott
Linebackers Coach
Tim Swearingen
Quarterbacks Coach
Diego Savarino
Skills Coach
Alvin Anassi
Offensive/Defensive Line Coach
Where to Meet
Texas A&M University - San Antonio Fields
Unless otherwise instructed, campers will meet on the field prior to each day's activities for roll call and camp plan for the day.
Start Time
Camps start promptly at 10 a.m. Please arrive between 9:15-9:30 a.m.
Coaching Staff
Our team consists of professional coaches, scouts and trainers who demand nothing less than perfection from their charges. Some of our coaches have spent time in the NFL, others have led professional programs (i.e. AAF & XFL), we also have semi-pro coaches who have more than 20 years of coaching and training experience.
Campers should expect to meet many new faces and challenges designed to hone their individual leadership skills. Each camp will feature influential guest speakers with diverse topics on the sports industry.

Benefits to Student Athletes
US Army Bowl Skills Academies produce measurable metrics athletes can utilize in various leadership settings. Our programs include agility training, combine drills, classroom work (Off & Def schemes), 7-on-7 games, hand fighting tactics and more led by industry professionals. Athletes’ metrics (height, weight, wingspan & hand-size) are taken to show progress in time, additional data will be given to scouts and recorded for future programs.
Our programs provide athletes with special coaches to relay their stories & devote time to creating successful leaders. Prizes & program scholarships are given to top performers: MVP, Grittiest Player and Up & Coming Star.
Lastly, top performers earn nominations to the National Combine (High or Middle School) hosted by the U.S. Army Bowl, gaining exposure for the years of hard work and dedication.
Unique Benefits to High School Players
US Army Bowl Skills Academies are NFL Youth Football Programs designed to increase student-athletes’ football knowledge by implementing advanced drills used by college & professional coaches. Our program is dedicated to expanding student-athletes recruitment knowledge and developing superior leadership skills. Campers are taught how to build relationships with recruiters and prepare for life on & off the football field. Grit brings student-athletes from area schools and connect them with recruiters, athletic directors and coaches willing to mentor each student-athlete for success throughout their lives.
For any questions or concerns regarding the US Army Bowl Skills Academies, please contact Coach Dodd at info@gritfootballcamp.com.
TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
- WALK-UP REGISTRATION (Field Entrance):
9:25 – 9:55 a.m.
- Player headshots: (Entry Way along fence)
9:55 – 10:05 a.m.
- Grit Camp Intro
10:05 – 10:15 a.m.
- Group Stretch & Warm-Up
10:15 – 10:40 a.m.
- Work w/ Med Ball Pickup & Bag Hit
10:40 – 11:15am
- Linear & Lateral Speed Drills
11:15 – 11:55 a.m.
- Group Testing
11:55 – 12:40 p.m.
- Foundational Drills – Stance & Start
12:40 – 12:45 p.m.
- Water Break & Explain next drills
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
- RB & WR blocking Drills
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
- All Groups - Speed & Strength Drills 2:00 – 2:40 p.m. Dev. Drills
2:40 – 3:15 p.m.
- Dev. Drills Cont.
3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
- Hand & Foot Speed Drills
3:45 – 4:10 p.m.
- Pro Athlete Talk
4:10 – 4:30 p.m.
- Leadership session/Camp Departure
DATES
- June 23-26, 2025 (Tentative Dates)
PRICES
- Day Camp: $275
AGES
Co-Ed, ages 8 - 17
CAMP HOURS
- Day Camp: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.