10-03-2025
Nick & Nate Herbig host free football clinics on Kauai
The second annual HerbieGives All-Position Football Camp took place on Kaua'i this past weekend, offering student-athletes from grades 3 through 11 an opportunity to develop their skills under the guidance of professional coaches, including NFL players Nate and Nick Herbig.
The free, two-day camp, held Friday and Saturday at the Baptiste Sports Complex, provided a dynamic training environment where participants engaged in position-specific drills, tackle combine tests, and mentorship sessions. The event aimed not only to enhance on-field performance but also to instill discipline, resilience, and character in young athletes.
For the Herbig brothers, both Kalaheo, Kaua'i natives and Saint Louis School graduates, bringing this camp to their home island is personal.
'This is where I'm from. I was born here. I was raised here,' said Nick Herbig, a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. 'Kaua'i made me into the man I am today. It played a big role in my life—my upbringing, my culture, my background. Stuff like this doesn't happen often here, and I want to get more exposure for Kaua'i because we have ballers, too. My brother and I made it, and others can too. They just need more opportunities. That's the whole mission behind HerbieGives—hard work creates opportunities, which leads to success.'
Nate Herbig, an offensive lineman for the Steelers, echoed his brother's sentiments.
'When I was growing up, I had to go to O'ahu for all these camps to compete,' he said. 'So, this is our way of giving these kids something I didn't have growing up. We've got NFL players coaching position groups, and we have college coaches here at the highest level. The knowledge they bring can make a difference for these kids. Hopefully, they take something away from this camp that helps them in their careers or makes them stand out.'
This year's camp also included a girls flag football clinic, aligning with Hawai'i's inaugural season of girls flag football as a sanctioned high school sport. With the state's first official season set to begin this month and continue into April, the clinic provided aspiring athletes with foundational skills and competitive experience.
'I'm proud to be on the Kaua'i High School flag football team,' said Alexis Ramos-Soares, a local high school athlete. 'It's exciting to be part of a new sport in Hawai'i. Trying something new is always fun, and it's special to be out here playing flag football.'
Former University of Hawai'i standout and CFL Hall of Famer Chad Owens was also on hand to support the clinic.
'The girls were great,' Owens said. 'You can see the competitiveness because this is the first year flag football is a high school sport. It's an exciting time, and these girls are revved up and ready to go. The season is just starting, and they showed up and showed out.'
The HerbieGives Foundation, founded by the Herbig brothers, is dedicated to providing Hawai'i's student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed. Recognizing the challenges young athletes face in a community with limited exposure and opportunities, the nonprofit offers free, comprehensive programs designed to foster athletic, academic, and personal growth.
The Herbig brothers also teamed up with KHON2 Sports to further expand their outreach. With the help of Kaua'i High School's Red Raider Productions, led by Kevin Matsunaga, local students conducted interviews and filmed footage for a segment that aired on KHON2 News.
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