Redskins' Blackmon to host free youth football camp on July 23 at Hendricken

Posted 7/19/16

Washington Redskins defensive back and Rhode Island native Will Blackmon is returning home to the Ocean State to host his second annual USA Football FUNdamentals clinic for youth. The free, one-day clinic, is Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Bishop Hendricken

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Redskins' Blackmon to host free youth football camp on July 23 at Hendricken

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Washington Redskins defensive back and Rhode Island native Will Blackmon is returning home to the Ocean State to host his second annual USA Football FUNdamentals clinic for youth. The free, one-day clinic, is Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Bishop Hendricken High in Warwick – Blackmon’s alma mater. The camp, open to boys and girls 7 to 14 years of age, is designed to introduce youth to football by teaching basic skills in a fun and energetic environment. Free for participants, the camp is supported through a grant from the NFL Foundation.

“I am thrilled to come home to Rhode Island, give back to the community and once again offer a free football camp for kids who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate,” Blackmon said.

Blackmon, the former All-Stater and All-American at Hendricken and standout at Boston College, is entering his 10th season in the NFL. He has played for the Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars and earned a Super Bowl ring with the New York Giants.  

Blackmon’s experienced camp staff will be comprised of many former Rhode Island standouts, including Liam Coen (University of Maine Assistant Coach/UMASS/La Salle), Jamie Silva (East Providence/Boston College), Jordan Monk (St. Raphael/North Carolina State), Robert Sewall (Portsmouth/Brown University) and Chancellor Logan (URI Assistant Coach). Several of Blackmon’s former Boston College teammates will also be in attendance.

“All my instructors are great role models. I wanted to incorporate coaches who grew up in Rhode Island and went on to have successful careers so that the kids here could relate to them,” said Blackmon.  

The second annual Will Blackmon FUNdamentals Football Camp will have two sessions. The morning session will be open to youth 7 to 10 years old and will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. Check-in will be held at 8:15 a.m. The afternoon session will be open to boys and girls 11 to 14 years old and is slated for 1 to 4 p.m. Check-in will be held at noon.

Space is limited. To register, visit: willblackmonfootball. For more information, contact: debweinreich1@gmail.com.

The Will Blackmon FUNdamentals Football Camp is held in conjunction with USA Football. The camp is sponsored by Gilbane Construction, Gray Matter Marketing, Say Cheese, The Thirsty Beaver and BODYARMOR SuperDrink.

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