Once again, Jarrod Bunch is hosting a USA Football FUNdamentals clinic this summer.
The camp is scheduled for children ages 7-13 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 25 at SPIRE Academy. Registration is from 8:15-8:45 a.m.
Bunch is an Ashtabula High School graduate who played running back at the University of Michigan and for the New York Giants and Los Angeles Raiders.
“I come back to share some of the knowledge and experiences that I have learned from my adventures,” he said. “Although my father passed away years ago, my mother still lives in Ashtabula, and is active in the community.
“I have rental property in Ashtabula and I’m looking to enhance the lives of Ashtabula residents. This year’s camp will be held the same weekend as my 40th Ashtabula High School class reunion.”
The fun and free event is designed to introduce children to football by teaching basic skills in an exciting and energetic environment, and is supported through a grant from the NFL Foundation, according to a press release.
“The camp is structured to give the fundamentals of athletic sports, not just football, but movement and learning how to control your body while in motion,” Bunch said. “The ultimate goal is to become a better athlete. The participants will receive coaching from local coaches, and hopefully put what they’ve learned to good use.”
FUNdamentals incorporates a series of drills to teach passing, catching and running skills in a non-contact setting.
The press release states all skills and drills selected are based on USA Football’s Player Progression Development Model, ensuring children are learning in an age-appropriate manner, based on their cognitive and physical maturity.
USA Football is the sport’s national governing body, and a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Online registration is ongoing at the USA Football website (usafootball.com).
USA Football designs and delivers premier educational, developmental and competitive programs to advance and grow the sport, according to the press release.
As the sport’s national governing body, member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and organizer of the U.S. National Team for international competition, USA Football partners with leaders in medicine, child advocacy and athletics to support positive football experiences for youth, high school and other amateur players (www.NFLFoundation.org), the press release states.
Bunch gave special thanks to his brothers, Milton Bunch and David Moody, who will be in charge of the camp, and Lakeside coach Terry Henton, who will be in charge of the coaches and on-field coordination.
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