FOOTBALL CAMP
When I think back on growing up in a single-parent home in Tampa, Florida, I am grateful for all of the wonderful opportunities that have come my way over the past 35 years. As the years have passed, I have come to realize that the success I have enjoyed in life is largely due to a number of people who took an interest in me at an early age.
You see, I eventually got to live out a childhood dream—playing football for a great Division I school at Syracuse University and then catching passes, as a wide receiver, from legendary quarterback Dan Marino while I was a member of the NFL Miami Dolphins.
I got to live my dreams because a number of people came into my life that truly cared about me and became positive role models that would influence my life for years to come.
Among them was my mother who taught me that the greatest gift I would ever acquire would be a good education. And a number of caring coaches taught me the value of perseverance and hard work.
Whatever success I have achieved is the result of others who cared enough to be the positive role models I needed early in life.
It is with these lessons in mind that I created the Kirby Dar Dar Foundation. Its purpose is to provide athletic coaching/mentoring along with scholastic achievement programs for disadvantaged youth (ages 8-18). Our goal is to help them develop life skills, encourage academic achievement and gain competencies through the field of sports.
We want to promote confidence, self-esteem and the ability to excel both on and off the playing field.
The Kirby Dar Dar Foundation is happy to announce that its second annual football camp took place Saturday and Sunday (July 12-13) at Sunny Crest Field adjoining Henniger High School. The response was overwhelming when 200 aspiring athletes ages 8 to 18 turned out.
More than 90% of the children coming to our camps are from under-resourced families who normally could not afford a camp like this—with coaches that include standout players from the collegiate and professional ranks, But our camps are different.
The price of admission to our camps is only a passing report card with a Grade Point Average ( G.P.A.) of “C” or better.
We believe grades are important. Educational lessons are an integral part of each camp. Our coaches and other guest speakers relate their own experiences and point out that acceptance into the NFL can only be achieved by going to college. And you can’t get into most colleges without at least a “C” average in high school.
We don’t want to deny a single child the positive, life-changing experience of these camps. That is why we need your help.
You see, I eventually got to live out a childhood dream—playing football for a great Division I school at Syracuse University and then catching passes, as a wide receiver, from legendary quarterback Dan Marino while I was a member of the NFL Miami Dolphins.
I got to live my dreams because a number of people came into my life that truly cared about me and became positive role models that would influence my life for years to come.
Among them was my mother who taught me that the greatest gift I would ever acquire would be a good education. And a number of caring coaches taught me the value of perseverance and hard work.
Whatever success I have achieved is the result of others who cared enough to be the positive role models I needed early in life.
It is with these lessons in mind that I created the Kirby Dar Dar Foundation. Its purpose is to provide athletic coaching/mentoring along with scholastic achievement programs for disadvantaged youth (ages 8-18). Our goal is to help them develop life skills, encourage academic achievement and gain competencies through the field of sports.
We want to promote confidence, self-esteem and the ability to excel both on and off the playing field.
The Kirby Dar Dar Foundation is happy to announce that its second annual football camp took place Saturday and Sunday (July 12-13) at Sunny Crest Field adjoining Henniger High School. The response was overwhelming when 200 aspiring athletes ages 8 to 18 turned out.
More than 90% of the children coming to our camps are from under-resourced families who normally could not afford a camp like this—with coaches that include standout players from the collegiate and professional ranks, But our camps are different.
The price of admission to our camps is only a passing report card with a Grade Point Average ( G.P.A.) of “C” or better.
We believe grades are important. Educational lessons are an integral part of each camp. Our coaches and other guest speakers relate their own experiences and point out that acceptance into the NFL can only be achieved by going to college. And you can’t get into most colleges without at least a “C” average in high school.
We don’t want to deny a single child the positive, life-changing experience of these camps. That is why we need your help.
Kirby Dar Dar Foundation Mission is to help the Youth of Central New York acheive their greatest potential.
It all happens at Henninger High School's Sunnycrest Park Football Field
on July 9 & 10, 2010 from 9am 4 pm!
Free All-Star Kids' Football Clinic
For 300 boys and girls, including members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse, NY, Pop Warner Football, Syracuse Community Centers, Police Athletic League, Boys & Girls Clubs and other sponsor generated youth organizations.
Hosts: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse and Kirby Dar Dar, along with other professional athletes and coaches.
Skill areas covered include: blocking, kicking, ball carrying, passing/receiving, agility drills, line play, shedding the block, two and three point stance, secondary coverage and turnover opportunities
The heart of the clinic is learning techniques and skills for immediate application. Drills emphasize individual and collective non-contact instruction.
Directions to Henninger High School's Sunnycrest Park Football Field
Attire-
Gym clothes (shorts, t-shirts, running pants) and sneakers
Takeaways-
All participants will receive a goody bag of items, including a clinic shirt and to-go snacks!.
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