NFL Experience Comes to TCI: Faion Hicks to Lead Youth Football Camp

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Tuesday, 17 June 2025: The Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission is proud to partner with the Faion Hicks Foundation to present the 1st Annual Faion Hicks Football Camp, taking place Wednesday, 9 July 2025 at the TCIFA National Academy. This camp is also in collaboration with the TCI Football Federation and Experience Turks and Caicos.

This one-day camp brings an incredible opportunity for youth across the islands to learn the game of American football directly from a professional football player who has competed in the NFL with Turks and Caicos roots.

About Faion Hicks

Faion Hicks is a professional American football player who played for the Denver Broncos after being selected in the 7th round of the 2022 NFL Draft. A standout collegiate athlete at the University of Wisconsin, Hicks was known for his speed, football IQ, and leadership on and off the field. His professional experience, combined with a passion for mentoring youth, has inspired his foundation’s mission to empower young people through sport, education, and character development.

This youth American football camp is a major step in introducing the sport a nd sharing the values of discipline, focus, and perseverance that American football teaches in the Turks and Caicos.

Camp Details

• Date: Wednesday, 9 July 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Location: TCIFA National Academy, Providenciales
• Ages: 8–16 years old
• Cost: Free

Participants will experience a day of drills, gameplay instruction, team-building activities, and motivational talks led by Faion Hicks and supporting coaches.

On this camp, Hicks shares, “Bringing my first football camp to Turks and Caicos means everything to me. This island isn’t just a destination — it’s part of who I am. As the first NFL player with roots in the Turks and Caicos Islands, I feel a deep responsibility to give back and invest in the youth here. Through the Faion Hicks Foundation, I’m committed to helping the next generation reach their full potential — not just as athletes, but as leaders, teammates, and role models. July 9th is just the beginning.”

Registration Now Open

Youth athletes interested in joining this historic event can register online at: https://tinyurl.com/2v5bwa8u. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.