Precision, discipline, and championship-caliber teamwork — built on faith. A two-Sunday Drill Team Camp for ages 13–17, and a certification path that grows students into Leaders and Coaches.
"Let all things be done decently and in order." — 1 Corinthians 14:40
Two focused Sundays of hands-on training — fundamentals, formations, precision drill, and team leadership.
We train to NAD Drill standards — the same standards used in competition.
Dates announced soon · Location announced soon — register below to be notified first.
Trained to NAD Drill standards used in competition and delivered through the NM Leadership Training Academy (NMAdemy). Go through the system — from Member to Leader, Instructor, Coach, and Judge.
The entry credential. Earned through Drill Team Camp and the Basic‑level system — precision drill, formations, discipline, teamwork, and required knowledge, to NAD standard.
Starts at Camp Certification: Drill Team MemberCommand a team on the drill floor. Drill leadership built on the Member credential.
Certification: Drill Team LeaderTeach the system and train & certify members. Builds on the Member credential (parallel to Leader).
Certification: Drill Team InstructorBuild and develop teams and programs. Requires Leader and/or Instructor.
Certification: Drill Team CoachEvaluate and score teams to the NAD standard — uniform, knowledge, precision, routine, and timing. The top credential; requires Coach.
Certification: Drill Team JudgePathway: Youth Protection → Member → Leader / Instructor → Coach → Judge. Delivered through NMAdemy, trained to NAD standards, each ending with a check and a verifiable certificate. You go through the system; the CEO may waive requirements case‑by‑case for proven prior performance.
The marks of the team — patches, pins, hats, and uniform emblems — carry our standard of excellence, discipline, and Christ-centered character.
This is the emblem you'll wear as part of the Nieto Ministries Drill Team — featured on our patches, pins, hats, and uniform emblems. It marks a member who has committed to the precision, teamwork, and faith the team stands for.
As you advance through the certification ladder — Member → Leader → Instructor → Coach → Judge — you earn the regalia that goes with each level.
Our award-winning competition team — first place at every competition for two years running (Gillette 2024 International Camporee & Chesapeake 2025). Each squad is a 6-member team plus a team leader. All squads are open to apply — an official position is guaranteed only after the Director approves. Team leaders are selected by the Director.
Open to all. Best place to start — must pass the Basic Drill Competency Test.
Open to apply. Gillette 2024 Basic-team members strongly favored; others considered by Director approval.
Our elite squad. Open to apply — Gillette 2024 Advance-team experience strongly favored; others by Director approval.
Applying is open to everyone. Every application is personally reviewed and signed off by the Director — once approved, your official spot is guaranteed. Applications show as pending until then.
Submit your application — the Director reviews and signs off on every applicant. You'll be marked pending until approved.
Applying does not guarantee placement until the Director approves. Once approved, your official spot on the squad is guaranteed.
A distinct discipline, related to drill — flag presentation, colors, and ceremonial precision, held to the same standard of excellence and character.
Fundamentals of colors, flag etiquette, and ceremonial movement.
Coming SoonAdvanced sequences, precision, and multi-element presentations.
Coming SoonCompetition-level routines and standards.
Coming SoonHonor Guard is a separate track from Drill Team (a related discipline). Three levels — Basic → Advanced → Competition — coming soon.
Limited to 20 students, ages 13–17. Reserve your spot — we'll confirm dates, location, and payment details by email.
The camp contribution is $149 per student. Registration reserves your spot; we'll confirm payment by email. You can also give any time at nietoministries.com/support — all gifts support the same mission.
Students ages 13–17. All experience levels are welcome — from first-timers to competitive team members.
The camp contribution is $149 per student. Register to reserve a spot (limited to 20 students); we'll email you payment details and confirm dates and location. All contributions support Nieto Ministries™ — note that giving is not currently tax-deductible (501(c)(3) planned for 2027).
Two Sundays, 6 hours each. Specific dates and location are announced soon — register and we'll notify you first.
Camp starts students on the Drill Team Apprentice track. From there, students can grow into Certified Drill Team Leader and Coach — the same safety-first, academy-guided model behind our other leadership certifications. Certified in Youth Protection is the required first step for every leader and coach credential.
Yes — the camp is capped at 20 students to keep instruction hands-on. Register early to reserve a spot.