Football Camp
At the Endzone Club, we annually organize a series of impactful events aimed at fostering personal growth and positive development among young individuals. One of our flagship initiatives is the 9th Annual Eric Matthews NFL Youth Football Camp, a collaborative effort with the Atlanta NFLPA chapters and the Mississippi Chapter. This event brings together aspiring young athletes to learn from NFL professionals, including Super Bowl champion Eric Matthews from the Green Bay Packers. This free camp, led by NFL alumni and in partnership with the Eric Matthews Foundation, aims to provide valuable experiences for local youth, fostering not only football skills but also crucial life skills and character development.
Matthews and other former pro players run through non-contact football skills with the boys and girls in attendance. But that’s just part of the experience. Matthews’ four-year NFL career was cut short by a knee injury, and he now uses that experience to emphasize to kids the importance of education.
“The kids interact with these guys,” Mitchell explains. “And then, after it’s over, they have a mentorship moment where now they’re talking about not the importance of sports per se, but more of the reality that you need to get a trade and get education.”
The camp is designed for both moms and youth 8 - 17 to take part. Taught by former pro athlete, the camps have remained free of charge, so that all who went to attend, can do so. Our alumni is headed by Super Bowl winner, Eric Matthews, followed by Robert Hicks, Armegis Spearman, MD Jennings, Muhammad Modeen and more.
There is an autograph session immediately after the camp. During session, football players will sign items brought by campers. If no items were brought, host will have items that can be obtained with a small donation.
Next camp is July 27th, 2024 @ 9 am - Noon at Gum Tree Park on North Front Street, in Tupelo, MS.
