Adrian Peterson
In just two season, Adrian "All Day" Peterson has established himself as one of the top young talents in the NFL. On November 4th, 2007 vs. the San Diego Chargers, Adrian rushed for an NFL record 296 yards. After rushing for over 1,800 yards in his rookie season, AD was named the Associated Press Rookie of the Year and the starting running back for the NFC Pro Bowl team.
While at the University of Oklahoma, Adrian earned numerous national honors. As a freshman, AD set the NCAA freshman record for rushing yards and led the nation with 339 carries, on his way to earning Associated Press All-American Honors and finishing 2nd for the Heisman Trophy.
Adrian finished his three-year career with the Sooners, with over 4,000 career rushing yards. In 2007, AD was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 7th overall pick in the NFL Draft.
His breakout game as a professional came on October 14, 2007, highlighted by a three touchdown performance and a then franchise record of 224 yards rushing on 20 carries. Peterson established additional team records for a rookie during this game, which included the most 100-yard games rushing and the longest touchdown run from scrimmage. He also set an NFL rookie record with 361 all-purpose yards in a single game. Peterson won the 2008 NFL Pro Bowl MVP award with 16 carries for 129 yards rushing along with 2 touchdowns. Adrian was the first rookie since Marshall Faulk in 1994 to win the Pro Bowl MVP award. Peterson also went on to receive Offensive rookie of the Year honors.
Adrian Peterson and the Vikings entered the 2008 season with high expectations. In Adrian's first 30 games he had 3,101 yards which marks the 3rd best start to a career for running backs. Adrian became the fourth running back to lead the league in yards per game in his first two seasons. He was named second AP All-Pro team in two years.
Peterson opened the 2009 season by rushing for 180 yards on 25 carries and 3 touchdowns against the Cleveland Browns, setting a new Vikings franchise record for opening day rushing. He again broke the hundred-yard barrier in Week Six against the
Baltimore Ravens, with 143 yards and 22 carries. Peterson's next 100 yard effort came against the Lions, with 133 yards on 18 carries and was named the FedEx Ground Player of the Week. Peterson was voted to the Pro Bowl December 29 as the starting RB for the NFC team
Jim Stoll
Jim Stoll will direct the daily programs. Jim Stoll is widely recognized as one of the best summer camp organizers in the country. A tireless worker when it comes to athletics, Jim has been a successful coach and administrator at every level. His basketball teams at Purcell Marian H.S. in Cincinnati, Ohio include the 1985 state champion in the big school (AAA) division and were ranked as high as 17th in the USA Today poll. Jim spent five years as a Division I assistant college basketball coach at Miami of Ohio and the University of Wyoming respectively. His experience with ProCamps includes directing highly successful camps for Chad Johnson, Carson Palmer, Vince Carter, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and many other high-profile athletes in the NBA and NFL.
Coaches
The Old Spice Adrian Peterson Football Camp will be staffed with the area's top prep football coaches. Each coach will bring a unique football background to the event with the ability to share techniques and philosophies with the campers on a daily basis.