THE BEST FOOTBALL CAMP IN THE COUNTRY FOR 18 YEARS!

Rising Stars Football Academy is a non-contact Football Camp for Football Players at the High School Varsity/ JV, Freshman, Junior High, and Midget Football Levels.

Our Participants are split into divisions based on their class year.

We are the only football camp in the country that focuses on more than just football. We focus on helping our student-athletes take their game to the next level on the field, and we also prepare them most importantly for their success in the classroom and with their overall development.

This year we celebrate 18 years of producing the best football camps and combines in the country. Each year we have graduated participants who go on to receive scholarships to play collegiate football at the FBS, FCS Division I Levels, Division II, and III levels, and Junior College. By attending our camps, these former campers have understood the importance and the value of their education and have taken care of what is most important first in the classroom. They have used the game of football as a vehicle to attain athletic and academic scholarships to work hard towards all of their goals and dreams and have created opportunities to work towards their future careers.

RSFA Camp Participants are prepared to become successful in every facet of life.

Our Coaching Staff

Our coaching staff consists of some of the top high school coaches in the country, and we have current and former Division I, II, and III Players and Coaches. During our camp we have former NFL Players who visit our camp as special guest coaches and speakers. These former players share their stories of what it takes to become successful on the field, in the classroom, and in life, and any challenges they may have had to overcome to reach their goals to play at the highest levels.

What We Are Most Proud Of

Rising Stars Football Academy Foundation mission is based on five pillars: Academic Excellence, Mental Health, Leadership, Life and Social Skills, and Financial Literacy. These pillars are essential for youth development, and to help guide student-athletes towards success in the classroom, in the community, on the field and for all future endeavors.

We focus on these 5 essential pillars during our student-athlete development workshops in the evenings at our camp. We are more than just football

We educate our participants on scholarship and educational requirements, leadership skills, and becoming a well rounded student-athlete. Each night at camp, participants will hear from guest speakers and engage in our student-athlete development workshops.

We teach our participants how to succeed on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.

Our regimented schedule and variety of on and off-field opportunities for learning help us achieve our goals for youth development for our student-athletes.

Daily Schedule

We give our campers the opportunity to experience what it is like to become a collegiate student-athlete. Our participants have a very tough daily schedule starting at 6:45 am and ending after evening workshops and seminars. Throughout the day students encounter coaches, mentors, and speakers who can provide first-hand advice on the life of a successful athlete, and general life skills necessary for a well-balanced life.

Our participants have to report to the dining hall for all meals, the practice fields and stadium for practice, McComsey Hall and other conference centers on campus for learning labs and development, and more.

Our campers learn how to manage their time, be accountable, responsible, independent, resiliency, to be coachable, and more all while they are away from home for the week.

The camp schedule and routine are regimented and packed with activities. Each day commences at 6:45 am for breakfast, followed by the first practice of the day, and then lunch. After lunch, campers report to the quad for yoga and strength training workouts. Campers then have to report to the stadium and practice fields for the afternoon practice session.

The day of physical activity concludes before dinner, after which students report to McComsey Hall for our student-athlete development workshops, seminars, and guest speakers in the evening.

Chalk Talk

Our student-athletes have daily “Chalk Talks” which includes a featured football guest, usually a college coach or a former or current NFL Player who shares their stories, and the importance of education, character, leadership, resiliency, and overcoming obstacles to make it to the highest levels.

Guest Speakers and Special Guest

Participants are also inspired and educated by various professionals and guest speakers who host seminars and workshops at camp surrounding the importance of academic achievement, NCAA Eligibility requirements and scholarship requirements, mental, physical, and emotional health, life and social-skills, financial literacy and more.

Check out the list of our 2025 guest speakers for our student-athlete development workshops:

Dr. Carlos Roberts, Vice President Chief Medical Officer, Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery: croberts@wellspan.org

Coach Melvin Thomas: Former Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Tackle

Hollis Thomas: Former Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle

Johnnie Hicks: Former Baltimore Ravens Defensive Tackle, Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology Head Football Coach

Dartez Jacobs, Business Development Player Care Onrush Mental Health, Former

UFL Player and Players Association President

Jon Schnaars, Former East Stroudsburg University Wide Receiver, All- PSAC, ALL-American, Attorney Freeburn Law: jon@freeburnlaw.com

Julie Walker, Peyton Walker Foundation: julie@peytonwalker.org

Dr. Michael Diller, WellSpan Health Psychologist: mdiller@wellspan.org

Sonya Essis, NFL Pro Bowl Referee, PIAA Official, NFL FLAG Official, NCAA DIII Official: ssutton1981@aol.com

Michael Sweger, LAT, ATC :swegermd@upmc.edu

Tony Johnson, Shippensburg University Defensive Back, All PSAC, All-American, Shippensburg University Defensive Back Coach: ajohnson@manitoway.com

Ron Johnson, Shippensburg University Defensive End, Shippensburg University Athletics Hall of Fame, All-Conference, All American, Executive Director Rising Stars Football Academy Foundation:ron@risingstarsfootballacademy.com

RSFA Campers come from Central PA, and beyond!

Conveniently located in a central region of Pennsylvania, Millersville’s close proximity to other states and major cities attracts participants from all across the country. We have campers who travel from as far away as Hawaii, California, Alaska, Canada, Maine, Boston, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and all across the Mid-West.

Although our camp is challenging, our participants learn the value of team camaraderie, encouraging and helping one another, and finding community with their peers through a common goal. They learn invaluable lessons in the classroom every evening and work hard at practice sessions, developing their skills to become better football players. Even though we come together for football, we are more than football.

We are Academic Excellence, Leadership, and Resilience.

NEW: Team Discounted Rate: When 11 or more registered campers from the same team /organization, same level of play: Additional $25.00 off Early Bird, Must be registered by April 15th to receive the additional Discount (Interested in a Team Discount? You must contact the Executive Director, Coach Ron Johnson for details and to receive the code)

Camp Date June 21-25th
Early Bird Resident Rate before April 15th $675,
Register After April 15th: $700

• Stay in Resident Suites on Campus
• All meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner in Dining Hall
• Full Daily Camp schedule (7:00 am-10:00 pm) check website for a sample camp schedule
• Millersville University Campus Tour
• Student-Athlete Development Workshops
• Camp Performance T-shirt
• Camp Cotton T-shirt
• Student-Athlete Development Spiral Bound Notebook
• Student-Athlete Development Folder
• Student-Athlete Development Pens
• Camp Cinch Pack
• RSFA App and Profile

Camp Date June 21-25th
Rate: $475,

• Lunches in Dining Hall each day
• Day Camp Schedule (8:00 am-4:30 pm)
• Millersville University Tour
• Camp Performance T-shirt
• Camp Cotton T-shirt
• Camp Cinch Pack
• RSFA App and Profile