Young aspiring football players learn from Edmonton Elks players
Global News
About 150 kids from 40 junior football teams across the province were invited to train by a coaching staff full of current and former Edmonton Elks players.
The final weekend of 2024 has been a memorable one for young and aspiring football players from across Alberta. They got to train with some of the pros who know a thing or two about the game.
About 150 kids from 40 teams across the province were invited to train by a coaching staff full of current and former Edmonton Elks players.
The camp, run by New World Agency’s Jason Staroszik, started in 2017.
“It was supposed to be a one-off football camp — one and done. We just kept getting asked ‘When are you doing the next one, when are you doing the next one,'” Staroszik said.
“It’s kind of a domino effect. We’ve had all the guys from the Elks who come in that are new, hear about our camps and want to coach (the kids).”
The two-day event had participants build up their drills, skills, techniques and sportsmanship.
Elks alum Ryan King and current quarterback Tre Ford were on hand to lend their experience to up-and-coming athletes.
They both believe it’s important to advise the next generation of football players to set them up for success.
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