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NCAA Football Youth Day is July 27 in New Orleans

Friday, June 24, 2011

On Wednesday, July 27, youth football players from New Orleans and the surrounding areas are invited to attend a free half-day clinic led by coaches and student-athletes at Harrell Stadium on the corner of Leonidas Street (2300 Leonidas St.) and Claiborne Avenue. The clinic is hosted by the Allstate Sugar Bowl and R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl in partnership with NCAA Football's Youth Initiative.

This clinic, one of 22 being held nationwide over the summer, will give participants the opportunity to meet and work with college coaches and student-athletes to complete on-field agility drills, offensive and defensive training.

"This is such a special chance for youth in our area to take part in something unique, learning from top student-athletes and collegiate coaches," said Paul Hoolahan, the Chief Executive Officer of the Allstate Sugar Bowl. "NCAA Football puts on a first class event and we're thrilled to have partnered with them over the past five years."

"We're excited to join other bowls nationwide in providing young players the unique opportunity to learn from top student-athletes and collegiate coaches," said Billy Ferrante - executive director, R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.

Registration will be open to the first 300 youth attendees ages 5 to 14. Those who are interested in attending the clinic or would like additional information can visit www.ncaafootballclinics.com, or call Austin Martin of the Allstate Sugar Bowl at 504-828-2440 or Jeremy Boyce of the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl at 504-525-5678.

"Learning football fundamentals, proper technique and safety is essential to youth football players' success on the field," said Bob Vecchione - chair, NCAA Football Youth Initiatives Committee.  "NCAA Football youth clinics provide an opportunity for young athletes to learn these valuable skills and more importantly, to learn the invaluable character-building and sportsmanship lessons needed to be successful off the field."

NCAA Football's Youth Initiative began in 2007 when NCAA Football USA, Inc., provided $750,000 in grants, equipment and uniforms to help rebuild the New Orleans Recreation Department's youth football league following Hurricane Katrina. In 2008, NCAA Football committed $1.5 million to develop a three-pronged national youth program comprising youth clinics, apparel grants and a legacy gift. More than 25,000 young athletes have been positively impacted since the program's inception. For more information, visit www.NCAAFootball.com/youth.  

About NCAA Football
NCAA Football USA, Inc. represents a coalition of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), the Collegiate Commissioners Association (CCA), the Football Bowl Association (FBA), the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and the National Football Foundation (NFF) and serves as the collective voice to promote college football. NCAA Football is managed by IMG College, a division of IMG Worldwide. For more information on NCAA Football, visit www.NCAAFootball.com.

About the Allstate Sugar Bowl
The Allstate Sugar Bowl will host the 78th Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic on January 3, 2012, followed by the 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship on January 9, 2012. In addition to football, the Allstate Sugar Bowl is involved with various community initiatives through hosting and sponsorships of sporting events, awards and clinics. The organization supports and honors over 13,000 student-athletes each year. For more information, visit www.AllstateSugarBowl.com.

About the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
The 11th annual R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl will feature opponents from the Sun Belt Conference and Conference USA. Since 2001, the Bowl has continued to provide a positive economic and community impact for the city of New Orleans. For more information on this year's game and other events, visit www.neworleansbowl.org.

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