2026 Media Information & Guidelines

Media Guidelines

All media representatives covering the Manning Passing Academy (MPA) must adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all campers, coaches, and staff.

Credential Information

Media members must request credentials in advance beginning on May 1 and ending no later than Monday before camp.

Please email your credential request to Greg Blackwell at greg@manningpassingacademy.com

📌 Note: Media credentials will NOT be issued to campers' family members, sports agents, or individuals not affiliated with a legitimate media outlet.

Credential Distribution Times & Locations

Thursday: 1:00-2:00pm: Camp Check-in - Stopher Gym
Friday: 9:00-11:00am: Special Media Entrance - Covered Practice Facility

Credentials must be worn at all times on campus, practice fields, and in Guidry Stadium. No autographs or selfies allowed at any time.

Field Etiquette

Media with credentials may view and/or shoot from the sidelines only.
No on-field access during any events.
Interviews may NOT be conducted before, during or after practice sessions
Do not interact with or disrupt campers, coaches, or counselors during scheduled events.

Media Opportunities

Media are invited to cover:

Camper Check In (Thursday)
Daily Practice Sessions (Thursday-Sunday)
Manning Interview Session (Media Day) - Friday
Friday Nite Lites - Friday evening

❌ No media access is permitted for meetings, special sessions, or evening programs other than those listed above.

Manning Interview Session / Media Day

Friday | 11:00 - 11:45am | Covered Practice Facility

This is the only authorized media opportunity to interview the Manning Family and select college counselors.

Schedule

11:00am Press Conference opens - Welcome from Archie Manning
11:05am Group Photo: Archie, Cooper, Peyton & Eli 11:10am
11:10am Breakout interviews with Manning family and selected college counselors
11:45am Session concludes

📎 No designated filing area available. Please plan accordingly.

Friday Nite Lites

Friday | 8:00pm | Guidry Stadium - Manning Field

Watch camp coaches, counselors, and select campers run drills and participate in passing contests.

Media Guidelines

Photo opportunity only
Sideline access only - NO on-field access
No interviews permitted

Media Daily Schedule

Thursday

12:00-2:00pm Credential Pickup & Camp Check-In (Stopher Gym)
Media may film/photograph camper check-in

Friday

9:00am Morning Practice (Fields)
9:00-11:00am Credential Pickup (Covered Practice Facility)
11:00-11:45am Manning Interview Session (Covered Facility)
2:00pm Afternoon Practice
8:00pm Friday Nite Lites (Guidry Stadium)

Saturday

9:00am Morning Practice
2:00pm Afternoon Practice
6:30pm Evening Passing League

Sunday

9:00am Passing League
11:00am Closing Remarks (Guidry Stadium)