Manning Passing Academy

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The Manning Passing Academy is a four-day American football clinic held annually at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. [1] Held in the summer, it is hosted by the Manning family (Archie, Cooper, Peyton, Eli) and several current and former National Football League (NFL) and college football players and coaches. [2] [3] It is designed to coach four different positions: quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end. [4]

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The camp was originally founded in 1996 by Archie Manning at Tulane University and has also been held at Southeastern Louisiana University. [5] [6] In 2005, the camp moved to the campus of Nicholls State University. [1]

Eligibility

Due to NCAA rules, all attendees must be between the ages of those entering the eighth grade and seniors-to-be in high school. High school graduates are not allowed to attend. Attendees are matched with and against others of the same age, size, and ability level.

Athletic facilities

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