FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP

A DAY AT FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP

Each day begins with dynamic warm-ups and high-energy flag football activities designed to get campers moving and engaged right away. Morning sessions focus on core flag football skills including passing, catching, route running, defensive positioning, and flag pulling through structured drills and small-sided games. Campers play both indoors and outdoors, with snack breaks provided by Play Hamilton and scheduled outdoor playtime throughout the day.

After lunch, campers transition into organized scrimmages and game-based play, rotating teams throughout the week and applying skills learned during the morning sessions. Afternoons emphasize gameplay, teamwork, and strategy in a competitive but supportive environment that keeps athletes motivated and having fun.

A mid-week Water Day adds extra excitement and variety, and every camper receives a Play Hamilton camp t-shirt and takes home prizes at the end of the week.

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE PLAY HAMILTON SUMMER CAMPS

Play Hamilton Summer Camps are known for delivering high-quality programming led by experienced, professional coaches in a safe, inclusive, and high-energy environment. With years of experience running successful sport camps and leagues across Hamilton, Play Hamilton prioritizes skill development, confidence-building, and positive sport experiences for every participant.

Families value our low coach-to-player ratios, age-appropriate instruction, and well-structured days that balance learning, gameplay, and fun. Our camps are designed so athletes of all experience levels feel supported, challenged, and excited to return year after year.

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MEET THE COACHES

CAMP DIRECTOR – MARK VERBEEK

Mark Verbeek brings a rare combination of elite football experience and educational leadership to Play Hamilton’s Flag Football Camp. A former CFL football player, he also competed at the university level with the St. Francis Xavier X-Men, contributing to a 1996 Vanier Cup appearance.

Following his playing career, Mark coached at the university level with both the St. Francis Xavier X-Men and the McMaster Marauders, focusing on skill development, decision-making, and team-first culture. Alongside his coaching background, Mark has extensive experience in K–12 physical education and youth athlete development, ensuring camp programming is age-appropriate, inclusive, and grounded in best practices.

This camp reflects Mark’s commitment to creating a positive, energetic environment where athletes build skills, confidence, and a lasting love for the game.

HEAD COACH – DREW MACNAB

Drew MacNab brings decades of experience, enthusiasm, and deep knowledge of flag football to Play Hamilton’s Flag Football Camp. A former varsity soccer player at Brock University, Drew has also coached at the elite level as a wide receivers coach with the Hamilton Hurricanes (CJFL).

Drew has been an educator with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board for over 20 years, with a strong emphasis on Physical Education. He has coached a wide range of sports, including touch and flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and track and field, focusing on skill development, confidence, and sportsmanship.

With over 30 years of touch and flag football experience, Drew is a longtime member of the Hamilton Piranhas, earning multiple league, provincial, and national championships. His inclusive coaching style and passion for mentoring young athletes make him a trusted and respected leader on and off the field.

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