Fall Break Camp
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Overview
Kansas City Football and Cheer provides a 2-day Fall Break Camp in November. Led by former KU Tight End Jared Casey and coaches from Homefield Sports Performance, our camp staff use their extensive knowledge of football and athletic training to teach your child new skills for their game. Examples of skills that are taught at our camp are listed below:
| Football Drills (Offense) | Football Drills (Defense) |
| * Passing | * Tackling Form (Non-Padded) |
| * Blocking | * Pass Defense |
| * Ball Handling/Security | * Turnover Circuit |
| * Route Running | * Blocking Avoidance (KO/Punt Coverage) |
| * Catching | * Run Defense/Pursuit Angles |
Kansas City Football and Cheer provides their campers with perks that they will not receive anywhere else.
Date
November 23-24, 2026
Time
1-4pm
Grade
2nd - 8th
Location
Homefield Olathe ( 2115 E. Kansas City Rd., Olathe, KS 66061)
Cost
$90
Meet Our Camp Staff
Jared Casey, Camp Director
Jared Casey brings a wealth of elite collegiate playing experience and a hard-nosed, competitive mindset to the coaching staff. Best known across college football for his iconic, game-winning two-point conversion during the 2021 season in a thrilling overtime victory at Texas, Casey cemented a legendary career as a tight end and fullback for the University of Kansas Jayhawks. Over his collegiate career, he developed into a vital offensive weapon, a reliable blocker, and a steady team leader who appeared in every game through his junior and senior campaigns.
Throughout his time in Lawrence, Casey earned numerous conference and national honors. He collected First Team All-Big 12 (FB) accolades and demonstrated exceptional dedication in the classroom as a multi-time Academic All-Big 12 selection and a CSC Academic All-America honoree. Describing his own playing style as physical, disciplined, and versatile, he mirrors the grit and leadership he displayed on the field in his approach to mentoring developing athletes.
A native of Plainville, Kansas, Casey was a decorated multi-sport athlete in high school—earning 11 varsity letters, multi-time All-State football honors, and scoring over 1,500 career points on the basketball court. Rooted in a strong sports-oriented family background, Casey leverages his extensive background on the gridiron to help instill toughness, football IQ, and resilience in the next generation of players.
Tyler Disney, Sports Performance Curriculum Director
Tyler Disney was born in Kansas City, MO. His love for people and sports quickly started to develop at Blue Valley High School where he played Football and Baseball. Tyler graduated with a 4.02 GPA and was a Captain in Football and Baseball. He was a key player in winning 2 state titles. Tyler went on to have a dynamic 4 years at Pittsburg State University where he graduated with a 3.5 GPA with his BS in Exercise Science.
In 2011, Tyler helped the Pittsburg State Gorillas win their fourth National Championship. He also earned all-conference and all-region accolades in his Junior year, as well as 2013 Mineral Waterbowl Defensive MVP. Tyler was a 2-year captain of the 2013 and 2014 football team.
In the classroom, Tyler assisted and studied clinical exercise, biomechanics, and strength & conditioning for the exercise science department at PSU. After graduating from PSU, Tyler came back to work full time as a trainer, coach, and Fitness Director for 6 years. He is now directing our Homefield Performance Training program.
Drew Purdin, Sports Performance Coach
Drew Purdin grew up in Huntsville, AL. His passion for athletics started at a young age through Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He played Football, Basketball and Baseball growing up. Drew’s love for health and fitness took off at Huntsville High School where he played Football. There he was awarded All City for his performance by coaches in the region. Drew has worked in Collegiate Strength and Conditioning at the D1 level getting to coach many top athletes.
While at Auburn, Drew was a full-time student while also interning at Tuskegee University with their Football Strength and Conditioning staff. There he assisted and helped out wherever was needed, while getting the opportunity to lead the team in workouts on many occasions. Drew graduated with a B.S in Exercise, Performance and Health.
In the Summer of 2024, Drew came up to Kansas City, MO to be with his fiancé and intern at the University of Kansas for their Football Strength and Conditioning staff. There at KU, he helped facilitate movements like Speed, Power and Strength. Drew was tasked with daily disciplines he completed by the end of every day. He got to be around a very respected staff under Coach Gildersleeve and his assistants.
Caleb Rivera, Sports Performance Coach
Caleb Rivera grew up in Lee’s Summit, MO. He was a three-year letter winner and two-year captain for the Lee’s Summit West soccer team. Caleb continued playing soccer at MCC- Blue River. As a captain he led the trailblazers to the NJCAA regional title while receiving all region honors. Caleb then transferred to Greenville University where he received NCAA all-conference honors. After one year at Greenville University Caleb transferred to UMKC where he graduated with a degree in Health Sciences and Exercise Science. He also earned a Masters of Kinesiology at Avila University, in 2023.
Sample Schedule
Camp Day (Combine Prep / Football Skills / Drills)
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Introductions / Camp expectations
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Dynamic warm-up
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Combine prep stations
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Football drills (defensive focus)
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Closing remarks
Football Drills (Offense & Defense)
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Passing
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Catching
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Blocking
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Ball handling / security
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Route running
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Tackling
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Pass defense
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Run defense / pursuit angles
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Turnover circuit
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Blocking avoidance (KO / punt coverage)
Football-specific drills include:
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Agility bag drills
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Sled pushes
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Hand / eye coordination
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Defensive skill set (backpedal, break on the football, pursuit)