Seahawks’ Blackmon to host free youth football clinic

Posted 7/7/15

Seattle Seahawks defensive back and Rhode Island native Will Blackmon will return home to the Ocean State in July to host a USA Football FUNdamentals clinic for youth. The free, one-day clinic, is …

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Seahawks’ Blackmon to host free youth football clinic

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Seattle Seahawks defensive back and Rhode Island native Will Blackmon will return home to the Ocean State in July to host a USA Football FUNdamentals clinic for youth. The free, one-day clinic, is Saturday, July 11, at Bishop Hendricken High in Warwick – Blackmon’s alma mater. The camp, open to boys and girls 7 to 14 years old, 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 and give back to the community and 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 ninth season in the NFL. He has played for 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 Lorenzo Perry (La Salle/Bryant), Matt Sherry (Bishop Hendricken/Villanova/Cincinnati Bengals), Jamie Silva (East Providence/Boston College), Jordan Monk (St. Raphael/North Carolina State) and Robert Sewall (Portsmouth/Brown University). 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 inaugural Will Blackmon FUNdamentals Football Camp will have two sessions. The morning session will be held open to youth 7-10 years old and will be held 9 a.m.-noon. Check-in will be held at 8 a.m. The afternoon session will be open to boys and girls 11-14 years old and is slated from 1-4 p.m. Check-in will be held at noon.

Space is limited. To register visit www.willblackmonfoundation.org. 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 RI Army National Guard, Gilbane Construction, Nuts ‘n More, Battle Sports Science, Gray Matter Marketing, Vanity, The Thirsty Beaver, Innovative Fitness, Fat Boys Pizza, J R Plaques & Displays, Deuce, Herbalife, ThomaHawk Shades, SuperNola and CHERIBUNDI.

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