New York Giants Youth Football Camps Making Football Safe for Kids

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - May 14, 2014 - PRLog -- New York Giants Youth Football Camps have partnered with USA Football’s Heads Up program to give kids a fun and safe football experience this summer.  “Safety has always been our first priority,” said Tom Finks, executive director of New York Giants Youth Football Camps. “Our partnership with USA Football will enhance our already strong skill instruction and curriculum, giving kids a fun and safe way to participate in football.”

The weeklong New York Giants Youth Football Camps, which are held throughout the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area in June and July, provide age appropriate skill lessons for kids, ages 6-14.  The camps feature safe, non-contact football instruction and athletic development as well as instruction about good nutrition, proper hydration and rest and recovery.  “Our camps are led by professional educators with high school, college or professional coaching experience,” adds Finks.  “We also bring in New York Giants Heroes, former players who share their love of the game—and their love of teaching the game—with our campers.”

The USA Football Heads Up Football curriculum will be a part of each camp.  Camp coaching staff is fully trained and certified by USA Football and will be incorporating the non-contact “form and fit” instruction to train campers to achieve proper posture, footwork and approach in order to be better and safer players.  This program is supported by numerous organizations including the NFL, The Big Ten conference, National Federation of State High School Associations, the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Athletic Trainers Association, the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and National PTA.

“The health and safety of every youth and high school player is our No. 1 priority,” said USA Football executive director Scott Hallenbeck.  “Our partnership will advance Heads Up Football within the football coaching community for better, safer play.”

New York Giants Youth Football Camps have 22 locations and are available from June 23-July 25. For more information call 877-226-9919 or visit us online at http://www.prosportexperience.com/giants/.