Iowa State football: Cyclones’ Rocco Becht hosts Ankeny football camp
Iowa State football quarterback Rocco Becht discussed his football camp for kids at Ankeny High School on May 3, 2025.
ANKENY — The excitement was palpable among the children in line anxiously waiting to check in for Rocco Becht’s football camp at Ankeny High School on May 3.
Others raced to put on their official camp T-shirt and release their jitters by having a catch with friends and parents.
Once the Iowa State quarterback arrived at the field, there was a hush among the crowd. Many sets of young eyes watched the Cyclones’ QB1 closely with both curiosity and awe.
But once they were divided into groups and stations, they were eager to show Becht and their peers what they can do.
“Obviously, last year I had a camp at Perry, but this is different,” Becht said. “A lot of kids came out here today, a lot of local coaches came out here to help me, which is awesome, and I’m happy to give back today for these kids and work on their skills. Hopefully they have a good camp and it’s worth their time.”
Camp participants, who ranged from 6- to 16-years old, were divided into groups based on grade and age.
They participated in drills to refine their skills in nearly every aspect of the sport, from footwork, catching, passing, tackling, and pushing sleds.
Campers had their eye on Becht’s station, where they got to compete in a scrimmage with hopes to catch a touchdown pass from Becht, or maybe even pick him off.
“He’s always been a giver,” his mother, DeeAnn Becht, told the Register back in October. “He doesn’t expect anything back ever. He never has, but he loves to give.”
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