Harvey Langi of Bingham runs through drills June 19 as part of the All Poly sports non-institutional football camp held at Bountiful High School. (Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune)

Summer football camps are crucial for soon-to-be seniors and juniors in high school to be seen by college coaches and recruiters. They are showcases for prospects to go up against the best talent from around neighboring states and the nation.

For the past nine years Bountiful assistant coach Alema Te'o has held the All-Poly football camp, and in each successive year he has seen the camp grow into a showcase for players of all ethnicities to be seen by coaches from around the country.

Although it is the reason the kids come, the camp is not just about football and Te'o knows that he has a captive audience, which gives him the opportunity to stress the importance of education and responsibility.

In addition

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to football drills, the All-Poly campers have to participate in an ACT test prep course. They also are briefed on NCAA clearinghouse rules, which can be a bit of a nuisance if prospective players are unfamiliar with the regulations.

"This is a camp for football that also prepares you for life as well," said Te'o, "We want every kid that shows up here to get into to college, regardless if it is for football or academics."

Many colleges from around the nation were represented, from Utah to BYU, as well as Utah State, Boise State, UNLV, Stanford and the like.

The camp is full contact, a rarity in most summer camps. Because it is full contact, the coaches can teach the fundamentals of tackling and blocking. It also

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means that there is no hiding out there. Players will have to bring it every day or risk the possibility of being shown up or embarrassed.

The one downside of full contact is the possibility of injury, but the upside is that the players can get real work in and measure themselves against some of the other top talents at the camp, which can be an invaluable experience, especially for players that are trying to make a name for themselves.

One of those top talents is BYU signee and class of 2010 Under Armor All-American Brandon Kaufusi. The 6-foot-8 defensive end from Timpview has attended the camp for the past three years, and his dad Steven who is the BYU defensive line coach, donates his time each year to help at the All-Poly camp.

"It is a great place to get your work in during the summer when most kids are just hanging out," Kaufusi said.