Eighteen members of the New Madrid County Central High School Eagles football team assisted at the June 10 football camp at the high school. According to organizers, the camp provides a way for youngers to connect not only with the game but with those they will see playing at the high school games next fall.
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NEW MADRID, Mo. - The start of New Madrid County Central High School’s football season is still months away but there was plenty of football action Friday as 21 youngsters took part in New Madrid County Central High School’s Youth Football Camp.
Camp participants had the opportunity to learn both offense and defense. They practiced their stances, starts, passing and tackling, according to Tyler Fullhart, NMCC’s head football coach.
Joining Fullhart in teaching the youngsters were coaches Jake Kimball and Jonathan Hadder along with 18 high school players.
Eighteen members of the New Madrid County Central High School Eagles football team assisted at the June 10 football camp at the high school. According to organizers, the camp provides a way for youngsters to connect not only with the game but with those they will see playing at the high school games next fall.
Jill Bock/Standard Democrat
“I like the players to participate. It is an opportunity for them to teach the next generation,” he said. “For the younger ones it is an opportunity to make a connection. When they come to see a football game next fall it will be more than a name or number of the field, they will remember seeing that player, that they drilled together.”
Participants at the New Madrid County Central High School Football Camp concentrate on passing the ball, just one of the many skills they learned during the June 10 event.
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Footwork is part of football explained coach Jonathan Hadder as youngsters learned some of the basics of the game during the New Madrid County Central High School's Youth Football Camp on June 10.
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Prior to starting tackling drills, Coach Tyler Fullart explains the stance the players will need as they line up. Assisting the high school coaches at the camp were members of the New Madrid County Central High School Eagles football team.
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Participants at the New Madrid County Central High School's Youth Football Camp learned catching a pass isn't always easy. However, it might be easier with your eyes open.
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With the help of a member of the New Madrid County Central High School football team, a youngster enthusically practices tackling. Participants at the Youth Football Camp learned both offensive and defensive skills during the event.
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Coach Tyler Fullhart talks with participants at the New Madrid County Central High School Youth Football Camp on June 10. The camp was designed to teach youngsters the basics about football.
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Coach Jake Kimball, left, urges a youngster on during tackling drills at the youth football camp on June 10. Assisting the coaches at the camp were many of the high school team players.
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Youngsters were divided into small groups to practice their skills at Friday's New Madrid County Central High School's Youth Football Camp. A youngster concentrates on catching the ball during a drill while another group prepares to learn other skills needed on offense.
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While the New Madrid County Central High School's Youth Football Camp was designed to teach the basics of football, many of the participants showed advanced skills. During offensive drills, a youngster made a leaping catch for the football.
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