The Gus Purcell Quarterback School was founded by A.B. "Gus" Purcell, former football coach at Myers Park High School, Charlotte, North Carolina.  Coach Purcell's senior quarterbacks, over a fifteen year period, recieved college football scholarships to many of the country's leading colleges and universities, including: Alabama, Clemson, Duke, Georgia Tech, Georgia, NC State, University of North Carolina, University of South Carolina, Tulsa and Wake Forest.  Two of these outstanding quarterbacks played in the NFL: Rick Arrington (Philadelphia Eagles) Jeff Beaver (Baltimore Colts).  All quarterbacks from 1951-1971 attended college.

Participants have attended the Quarterback School from as far away as Maine, Wyoming, Germany, San Antonio, Texas, and Miami, Florida.  Other states that have been represented over the years are: Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.  The states in bold print were represented during the 2005 Quarterback School. 

TO PARENTS, COACHES AND ASPIRING QUARTERBACKS:

Potentially great passing quarterbacks, in my opinion, can be discovered and developed, but not made.  There must be a sufficient amount of raw ability if a passer is to achieve greatness.
However, an individual with average physical and mental ability, through proper training and long hours of hard work, can achieve a degree of success as a quarterback and passer. He might not make it to the Pros, but should experience success in high school and possibly on the college level. No one can predict accurately who will become a great passing quarterback. Many factors will contribute to the degree of one's success or failure as a quarterback.  The individual growth pattern, hand size and sincere determination to achieve success will be factors in how successful one may become.
For this reason, the Quarterback School is open to any young man entering the 8th grade through rising high school seniors, regardless of size, shape, or past experience.  We can only guarantee that everyone enrolled will have the advantage of the same instruction. We will group according to age, grade and size, and work on the level that, in our opinion, would benefit the individual most.
The Gus Purcell Quarterback School is an instructional and participating type school. We provide an opportunity for all participants to receive as much individual instruction as possible during the four day school. For this reason, enrollment will be limited in order to assure that each participant will be in a small group and will get the maximum benefit of each staff member.
Our teaching staff consists of approximately 18 different staff members (nine each day). Some come 1 day, some 2 days, some 3 days and some 4 days. The non-teaching staff consists of: camp director, assistant director, trainer, video camera person and 6 to 8 high school coaches.
I am sure you will agree that our Quarterback School staff is the finest that can be found anywhere in the country. We sincerely hope everyone will benefit from the expert instruction and that this experience will better prepare each participant for the role of a future great quarterback.

Sincerely,

Gus Purcell





COMMENTS FROM FORMER PARTICIPANTS AND STAFF MEMBERS:

"Most of the participants leave the School with more confidence, more determination and a marked improvement in their QB skills. This school accomplishes what all football camps only hope to accomplish.  It makes each participant a smarter and better football player."
           Rick Arrington
           Former QB, Philadelphia Eagles

"I can think of no better way for a young man to get the individual attention needed for his development at this stage of his athletic career."
           Jeff Beaver
           Former QB, Baltimore Colts

"I am thankful that I attended Gus Purcell's Quarterback Camp in high school because it taught me many QB skills and techniques that I have used throughout the past years."
           Johnny Evans
           Former QB and Punter,
           Cleveland Browns

"I learned a lot about throwing the football by going to Coach Gus Purcell's camp in Charlotte.  If you want to go anywhere in football as a quarterback, you've got to throw and throw...all year long."
           Steve Fuller
           Former QB, Chicago Bears
           (Quote from The Charlotte Observer)

"Gus Purcell's Football Camp is both enjoyable and informative for all the athletes who attend. I highly recommend it."
           Earl Morrall
           Former QB, Miami Dolphins and
           Baltimore Colts

"I think it is one of the finest short-term teachers of quarterback mechanics involving the passing game as can be found anywhere in the nation. I have had the opportunity to work for several camps and have seen many programs in operation and I sincerely believe yours is the best."
           Homer Rice
           Former Head Coach,
           Cincinnati Bengals;
           Former Athletic Director,
           Rice University, University
           of North Carolina, and
           Georgia Tech