Every professional sports organization competes for the attention of the young fan---kids ages 6 to 14 years old---all of whom are deciding their favorite sports and long-term team loyalties.
NFL teams pay particularly close attention to this decision. As the nation’s most popular sport, football has a tremendous advantage. Still, other sports options such as soccer, hockey and basketball provide formidable competition. So how does an NFL team sustain its place as “favorite sport” among the youngest fan demographic?
One strategy features NFL teams providing terrific opportunities for children to learn and play the great game of football through safe, non-contact Youth Football Camps.
Pro Sports Experience is the official camp management company for the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants Youth Football Camps.
This summer, four NFL teams will offer a combined 80 non-contact, week-long, day-camps for kids ages 6 to 14 years old.
All camps use a safe, non-contact program model that is the an effective way to teach the kids, while providing comfort to parents with concerns about tackle football. The philosophy is simple: Today’s youth football players are the NFL stars and fans of tomorrow. The more kids understand and play the game, the more they like it.
“We want football to be accessible to kids.” says program director Tom Finks. “In order to do this, the camps need to be conveniently located, safe and high quality. We have tremendous coaching resources, including many alumni NFL heroes. The non-contact format allows us to safely introduce the game to newcomers, while at the same time we can challenge and develop experienced players.”
While youth football camps are common, very few non-contact programs are available. Finks believes the Bears, Packers, Giants and Eagles are filling that void and providing a great option for kids who like the game.
Finks has been around football his entire life. His late father Jim Finks was once the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints General Manager and is a member of the NFL Hall of Fame. And he is applying some of his Dad’s philosophy to the camp curriculum.
“One thing I learned from my Dad is athleticism comes first,” said Finks. “Whether it was a quarterback, linebacker or an offensive lineman, the player needed to demonstrate a wide variety of skills, speed and agility. He loved linemen who could run, catch and shoot a basketball. That idea of ‘developing athleticism’ is a key part of our non-contact football camps.”
Finks listed a number of unique modifications Pro Sports Experience applies to their camp initiative. The purpose is to make the camps as accessible as possible for kids to attend. Those differences include:
*NON-CONTACT INSTRUCTION: All program locations offer non-contact instruction. With non-contact instruction, any athlete who likes the game can try it. Kids wear t-shirts and shorts and develop skills without any issues related to tackle practice.
*CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: Pro Sports Experience manages the official youth football camps of the Bears, Packers, Eagles and Giants for a combined total of 80 camp locations scheduled during June and July, therefore making the program geographically convenient for many.
*FIVE-DAY CAMPS: Programs are week-long, full-day camps that provide comprehensive instruction to kids ages 6 to 14 years old. The full-day format certainly helps households with two working parents.
*THE RIGHT PRICE: Campers pay anywhere from $12 to $15 an hour. Group discounts, customer discount opportunities and payment plans are available. Financial aid scholarships are also available.
For more about NFL Team Youth Football Camps, visit http://www.prosportsexperience.com/ or call 312.226.5553.
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