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)