Falcons Training Camp may be winding down, but the youth football season is right around the corner, and the Northside Youth Organization (NYO) has been preparing for a great start to the season.
Former Atlanta Falcons Linebacker Buddy Curry and Master Trainer with USA Football— and his 501c3 organization, KIDS & PROS, held a 4-day youth football safety camp – Monday, July 29th – Thursday, August 1 just for NYO, at our own Chastain Park.
Nine former NFL players came out to support the camp and work with over 100 kids from NYO to teach safe tackling to prevent injuries, like concussions, as well as teach basic football skills and key character values. (See the list below).
Bobby Butler (Atlanta Falcons Cornerback 1981-1992)
Robert Moore (Atlanta Falcons Safety 1986-1989)
Keith Henderson (University of Georgia standout/NFL Running Back –49ers and Vikings–from 1989-1992)
Artose Pinner (NFL Running Back- Lions, Vikings and Falcons- 2003-2007)
Walter Stith (NFL Offensive Tackle- Browns and Bills 2006-2008)
Floyd Hodge (Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver 1982-1984)
Siddeeq Shabazz (Atlanta Falcons Linebacker 2003-2004)
Evan Cooper (Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons safety – 1984-1989)
Buddy Curry (Atlanta Falcons Linebacker 1980-1987)
In addition to the camp itself, there was a special awards ceremony, as well as an autograph session the last night of camp.
The Kids & Pros camp was sponsored in part by a grant from the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation.
A special thank you to the parents and participants for coming out –it was a great week!