A total of 259 high school football players from around the U.S. came to Walsh University in Canton, Ohio, over the weekend for the first U.S. National Training Camp. 

A successful weekend of training in Canton wrapped up today! We have your recap below! ✊😤#EarnYourStars | WhosNext pic.twitter.com/8hNpTd9dQt

— U.S. National Team (@USNFT) July 1, 2018

The three-day invitation-only event featured instruction from National Team staff and top-level coaches, both on the field and with in-depth film study and classroom time. 

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Eight athletes earned Most Valuable Player honors and the USA Football chain: Xavier Copening, Enfield (Connecticut) High School; Lyric McFarrin, Michigan City (Indiana) High School; Braydon Hill, Boys’ Latin School of Maryland; Dwayne Allick Jr., DeMatha Catholic (Maryland) High School; Lexan Coleman, West Orange (Florida) High School; Jeremiah Foster, Blacksburg (South Carolina) High School; Frazier White, El Cerrito (California) High School; Jordan Riley, Bishop McNamara (Maryland) High School.

That feeling you get when you bring home the MVP ⛓️#WhosNext | #EarnYourStars | #SquadGoals pic.twitter.com/F8V9NRy9WG

— U.S. National Team (@USNFT) July 1, 2018

Here's a look at some of the sights from the weekend:

The inaugural @USNFT High School Training Camp about to get crackin!#EarnYourStars pic.twitter.com/vPjiVkw2KE

— Al Pops USA (@AlPopsUSAFB) June 29, 2018

A great first day of training in Canton, Ohio, the Mecca of 🏈!#EarnYourStars | #WhosNext pic.twitter.com/4a1FAFZJcS

— U.S. National Team (@USNFT) June 30, 2018

Day 1 in the books, how are you spending your weekends? Great day with USA FB! Deland’s newest son @Jdnirschl5715 @CoachAI @usafootball @USNFT @DeLand_Bulldogs @DHS_CoachAllen pic.twitter.com/3vHnmFQBTX

— Matt Nirschl (@matt_nirschl) June 30, 2018

The 1st-ever HS Training Camp held at Walsh.Uni. started today. Players are engage & learning the game in the classroom first before being tested on the field.✍ #EarnYourStars by getting ahead cognitively.👨‍💻 #WhosNext to make the @USNFT
See ya on the field...🇺🇸🏈 pic.twitter.com/vYwAr4ib8r

— B.Volk (@BvVolk) June 29, 2018

Mental Preparation 🔴⚪️🔵#EarnYourStars | #WhosNext pic.twitter.com/6Y5eOvo6VH

— U.S. National Team (@USNFT) June 30, 2018

Can’t thank @usafootball @usnft for invited me to be apart of the very first High School Training Camp! Had an amazing time coaching up some future ballers! pic.twitter.com/XvGLPSnhzI

— Coach Haynes (@CoachSiddiq) July 1, 2018

I had alot of fun this week with @USNFT I learned a lot and got better I wanna give my position coaches a special for teaching me the tool to be successful on /off the field @CoachDenham1 @coachspearman @CoachYoung41 @CoachSiddiq pic.twitter.com/5ksol0ombJ

— Jneal😈🥇 (@Jeremiahneal98) July 1, 2018

This was definitely a weekend I will not forget @USNFT. So many great Coaches and Athletes. Left it all on the field. Until next time! @CoachDenham1 @CoachYoung41 @CoachSiddiq @AlPopsUSAFB @HuntleyFB pic.twitter.com/Cj4fKmy5xK

— Brad Walker Jr. (@Bradwalker54) July 2, 2018

I can honestly say this HS training camp experience was a great time. Great group of young guys and extremely thankful for @USAFBOps & @CoachAI allowing me back for Year 3! Working for @usafootball & @USNFT is one of a kind. Can’t wait till next week!
Team @CoachDenham1 !! pic.twitter.com/inyaOnx3Xn

— Coach Tyrone Young™ (@CoachYoung41) July 2, 2018

Saturday workout is over. Tomorrow is competition Sunday Good workout so far. @LeRoyMarshalli3 @thospratt66 @aboutunyc @USNFT @AlPopsUSAFB @usafootball pic.twitter.com/3gfs4rgagD

— LeRoy P Marshall Jr (@mtaLeRoy) July 1, 2018

Had a great USA football training camp. Thanks to all the coaches and staff for having me. 💯💪🏈 @AlPopsUSAFB @CoachAI @DekalbRecruits @USNFT @julianyoung__ @theyknowfabe @Devinspeedy2 @WitcherTrey pic.twitter.com/hS9OfyBJm0

— Isaac Dimmock (@isaac_dimmock) July 1, 2018

I had a great time this weekend at the first ever @usafootball High School Training Camp in Canton, Ohio. There was great coaching and impressive talent. #EarnYourStars #WhosNext @USNFT @CoachAI @AlPopsUSAFB @CoachAI @BvVolk @JaysFootball pic.twitter.com/9AdI3LkuJH

— AJ Moretina (@AJ_Moretina) July 1, 2018

Had a great experience with my dawgs and coaches at the USA Football Training Camp‼️🇺🇸 #earnyourstars #whosnext @essasportsperf1 @usafootball @USNFT @CoachHen_1 pic.twitter.com/NdXcUX4bvl

— Julian Young (@julianyoung__) July 1, 2018

Practice 2 in the books and @RyanCammas continues to sling it @USNFT HS Camp. #EarnYourStars pic.twitter.com/IHtoj8YuLP

— Ray (@rcammas) June 30, 2018

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