FOOTBALL
THE RIGHT WAY

We’ve helped thousands of young players learn
the fundamentals of the game of football over the last 22 years.

“There’s 22 spots on a football field. You want to try and give each one of those kids a chance to earn one of those 22 spots and that’s what we do at the Rhode Island Football Academy.

Coach Paul Sylvia, RI Football Academy

TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

Youth and High School teams can send multiple players and receive a discount. Contact Coach Paul for more information!

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Every player chooses an Offensive and Defensive “bundle”. Our core philosophy is to train through a set of progressions, teaching a base set of skills and building on them throughout the week. By the end of the week, campers will have learned advanced techniques to make themselves and ultimately their teams better. Read more about some of the progressions below.

QUARTERBACKS

  • Stance and Start.
  • Work on quick releases and efficient movements in the pocket.
  • Then move on the more advanced topics.

RUNNING BACKS

  • Stance and Start.
  • Train to read blocks and find running lanes.
  • Then move on the more advanced topics.

WIDE RECEIVERS

  • Stance and Start.
  • Emphasize crisp and precise route running.
  • Then move on the more advanced topics.

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

  • Stance and Start.
  • Work on drive blocking, pass blocking, pulling and other techniques.
  • Then move on the more advanced topics.

TIGHT ENDS

  • Stance and Start.
  • Learn gap, drive and zone blocking techniques.
  • Then move on the more advanced topics.

DEFENSIVE BACKS

  • Stance and Start.
  • Work on mirroring the receiver’s movements.
  • Then move on the more advanced topics.

LINEBACKERS

  • Stance and Start.
  • Develop the ability to diagnose plays quickly.
  • Then move on the more advanced topics.

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN

  • Stance and Start.
  • Develop effective hand fighting techniques to shed blocks.
  • Then move on the more advanced topics.

REAL RESULTS

The most organized camp my son has attended. Coach Sylvia and his staff have it all together.

Bill H, Attleboro MA

My son has attended many football camps. He learned more at this camp than at any of the others.

Vince, Cumberland RI

The coaches at this camp take the time to instruct all the campers of all levels to ensure everyone receives the same attention.

Cheryl, Sterling CT

This is a real football camp. Not recreation. No hidden agenda. Just football. Thanks for a great week.

Joe, Fall River MA

MEET SOME OF THE STAFF

Tom Centore
Tom CentoreHigh School Coach
Former Head Coach of Cranston East, current a position coach at Johnston High School
Jay Monteiro
Jay MonteiroHigh School, College Coach
Former Bryant University and East Providence HS Head Coach
Jim Stringfellow
Jim StringfellowHigh School coach
Head coach, Exeter-West Greenwich High School

Achieve Your Football Goals

The RI Football Academy is suitable for all athletes at any level to help you achieve your football goals.