STMA OL/DL Hogs Football Camp
The OL/DL Hogs Football Camp is open to students of all skill levels who just completed grades 6-11 in the 2025/2026 school year. The STMA coaching staff will teach and install offensive and defensive concepts of football in preparation for the upcoming season. Register using the grade your student completed during the 2025/2026 school year (6th-11th grade).
The schedule for the camps may adjust slightly throughout the weeks. Coach Essler will communicate specific information (start times, film locations, weekly schedule, etc) on a weekly basis via the Remind App. If you are not already on the Remind App list, be sure to reach out to Coach Essler for information on signing up for the Remind App updates before summer (E: jarede@mystma.org).
6th-8th Grade Hogs Camp (333U2)
This offensive and defensive line focused football camp is open to any student who recently completed grades 6-8 and wants to learn more about playing the positions. Led by STMA varsity football coaches, students will get high level instruction and the opportunity to learn and compete in a fun football setting. 6th-8th grade Hogs Camps will be non-padded, all outdoor, two hour field sessions. No equipment will be check out for this section. Students should wear clears, athletic clothing, and bring a water bottle.
Camp will take place at the High School Stadium from 6:00-8:00 pm.
9th-11th Grade Hogs Camp (333U3)
This offensive and defensive line focused football camp is open to any student who recently completed grades 9-11 and wants to play OL/DL in the upcoming season. Led by STMA varsity football coaches, students will get high level instruction and the opportunity to learn and compete in a fun football setting. 9th-11th grade Hogs Camps will begin each day with 45 minutes of classroom time followed by two hours of padded, on-field instruction. Equipment will be checked out before the first session. Students should wear clears, athletic clothing, and bring a water bottle.
Equipment Checkout will be at 4:30 pm on June 8th
Camp times and schedule will vary throughout the summer, be sure to sign up for the Remind App messages from Coach Essler to stay up to date with the schedule.
Questions
Football related questions, email Coach Essler: jarede@mystma.org
Registration questions, email Ben McNaboe: benjaminmc@mystma.org
*Please note: The schedule listed on the registration page for these classes is only partially correct. Coach Essler will be sending out a more accurate summer football calendar as we get closer to camp beginning. Be sure to reach out to Coach Essler and get added to the Remind App to receive this schedule.
Ben McNaboe
Varsity Defensive Line Coach
My name is Ben McNaboe and I am STMA's Varsity Defensive Line coach and the Community Education Recreation Coordinator. I joined STMA in the Fall of 2025 with the goal of providing students of all ages with unlimited opportunities in the world of sports and recreation. I come from an extensive football background, with six years of defensive line playing experience at the Division I level. My hope in working with athletes is to challenge and push them to levels they never imagined, while having fun along the way.
Sean Scharlau
Varsity Offensive Line Coach
My name is Sean Scharlau and I am STMA's Varsity Offensive Line coach. My daytime job is as an Accounting Director at UnitedHealth Group. This will be year 9 coaching at STMA, 8 as Varsity OL and 1 as Varsity DL. I am a proud graduate of STMA in 2013 and the University of St. Thomas in 2017. I played offensive line throughout high school and college. I hope to challenge kids mentally and physically while encouraging and pushing them past their limits!
333U2 - (6th - 8th Grade)
Instructors:
- Ben McNaboe
- Sean Scharlau
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jun 8th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Mon, Jun 15th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Mon, Jun 22nd 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Mon, Jun 29th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Mon, Jul 13th 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
333U3 - (9th - 11th Grade)
Instructors:
- Ben McNaboe
- Sean Scharlau
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jun 8th 2026 | 5:15 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Mon, Jun 15th 2026 | 5:15 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Mon, Jun 22nd 2026 | 5:15 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Mon, Jun 29th 2026 | 5:15 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Mon, Jul 13th 2026 | 5:15 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Wed, Jul 15th 2026 | 5:15 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Mon, Jul 20th 2026 | 5:15 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Wed, Jul 22nd 2026 | 5:15 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Mon, Jul 27th 2026 | 5:15 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |
| Wed, Jul 29th 2026 | 5:15 - 8:00 PM | St. Michael-Albertville High School |