University of Memphis Athletics
Tigers Travel to Jackson for Camp Lambuth
Aug 09, 2017 | Football
Memphis football will spend three days at University of Memphis Lambuth Campus
JACKSON, Tenn. – For the second consecutive season under Head Coach Mike Norvell, the Memphis Tigers football team has packed up and moved to the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus for a three-day getaway.
The Tigers practiced Wednesday at the Billy J. Murphy Complex before loading up and travelling the 70 miles down I-40 to Jackson. Memphis will continue its normal practice schedule on Thursday and Friday morning but there will be several team-building exercises built in when they aren't on the field.
"I like changing up their routine. That's something we talk about," Norvell said. "Especially starting as early as we have. Everything has been very routine, so now we get to change it up. Guys get to go be on a different field, a different surface and a different atmosphere. We have to go create our own intensity and maximize every day."
Memphis is near the midway point of fall camp with their sights set on the Aug. 31 season-opener against Louisiana-Monroe. Now 11 practices into preseason, this trip serves as a great way to break up camp.
"They need to continue to grow and continue to be themselves. I love being a part of this team and I love this group that we have. These guys are working hard and this is a getaway for us to be able to go and be together as a team. We also get to go to Lambuth to see all of our supporters in western Tennessee," Norvell said.
During their stay in Lambuth, the team will hear from a motivational guest speaker one night, while they will spend another night around the campfire learning more about each other. For Norvell, this trip is as much about improving on the field as it is about growing closer as a team.
"I think those three days last year were phenomenal for the relationships. Some of these guys have been together for four or five years and didn't know some of the stories, some of the upbringings and some of the journeys. For guys to be able to hear that and have that experience is pretty special. This is for coaches and for players and everybody involved because they have an opportunity to grow," said Norvell.
The Tigers will wrap up the week with an open scrimmage on Saturday at the Lambuth Campus football field at 10 a.m. Click here to view a campus map with parking options.
The Tigers practiced Wednesday at the Billy J. Murphy Complex before loading up and travelling the 70 miles down I-40 to Jackson. Memphis will continue its normal practice schedule on Thursday and Friday morning but there will be several team-building exercises built in when they aren't on the field.
"I like changing up their routine. That's something we talk about," Norvell said. "Especially starting as early as we have. Everything has been very routine, so now we get to change it up. Guys get to go be on a different field, a different surface and a different atmosphere. We have to go create our own intensity and maximize every day."
Memphis is near the midway point of fall camp with their sights set on the Aug. 31 season-opener against Louisiana-Monroe. Now 11 practices into preseason, this trip serves as a great way to break up camp.
"They need to continue to grow and continue to be themselves. I love being a part of this team and I love this group that we have. These guys are working hard and this is a getaway for us to be able to go and be together as a team. We also get to go to Lambuth to see all of our supporters in western Tennessee," Norvell said.
During their stay in Lambuth, the team will hear from a motivational guest speaker one night, while they will spend another night around the campfire learning more about each other. For Norvell, this trip is as much about improving on the field as it is about growing closer as a team.
"I think those three days last year were phenomenal for the relationships. Some of these guys have been together for four or five years and didn't know some of the stories, some of the upbringings and some of the journeys. For guys to be able to hear that and have that experience is pretty special. This is for coaches and for players and everybody involved because they have an opportunity to grow," said Norvell.
The Tigers will wrap up the week with an open scrimmage on Saturday at the Lambuth Campus football field at 10 a.m. Click here to view a campus map with parking options.
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