NORFOLK, Va. – The Mid-Japanese Athletic Convention (MEAC) introduced immediately the second annual MEAC Women on the Gridiron Flag Soccer clinic – set to be held on Sunday, July 21 from 6 to eight p.m. In a partnership with the Norfolk State College Athletic Division, the clinic can be held at Dick Worth Stadium on the HBCU campus. The clinic is a collaboration between the NFL and the MEAC and kicks off the MEAC Soccer Media Day schedule of occasions. The MEAC Women on the Gridiron clinic can be highlighted by a visitor look from former NFL Quarterback and four-time NFL Professional Bowl participant, Michael Vick. Vick performed within the NFL for 13 seasons showing on rosters for the Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, and Pittsburgh Steelers, the place he remodeled what it means to be a dynamic and profitable NFL quarterback. “With the expansion of girls’s flag soccer nationally, the MEAC is proud to champion the game and its upwards trajectory,” MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills stated. “Flag Soccer has gained recognition from probably the most elite our bodies in sport, and it is going to be launched on the Olympic stage in 2028. As such, it will be important for the MEAC to drive range and gender fairness efforts ahead to incorporate all of our followers from every of our Elite Eight member establishments. This clinic permits us to bridge DE&I initiatives whereas additionally partaking in actions inside the neighborhood.” Final yr’s Women on the Gridiron clinic welcomed over 50 contributors who engaged in drills coordinated and run by choose offensive and defensive HBCU student-athletes from every of the MEAC’s football-playing establishments. On the conclusion of the occasion, an MVP was acknowledged by the contributors and gamers.
“The MEAC Women on the Gridiron flag soccer clinic underscores the promise of opening the game of soccer to women and girls who wish to be taught and profit from the values of soccer,” stated Troy Vincent, Sr., NFL Govt Vice President of Soccer Operations. “This is a chance for girls of all ages to develop their abilities as Flag athletes.” “It is a nice alternative to broaden the attain of soccer to incorporate the MEAC’s feminine followers whereas introducing flag soccer to a brand new demographic,” stated NFL Legend Michael Vick. “With the fast development of the game and its rise on the faculty stage, who is aware of what alternatives this clinic would possibly open for contributors. That is particularly particular for me as a result of I’m a woman dad that has seen how Flag Soccer has impacted my daughter’s life as she obtained a school scholarship to play. That is nice for the MEAC and I’m excited to be part of this yr’s occasion.” This yr’s clinic, open to females ages 12 and older, will embrace drills with instruction from MEAC student-athletes and coaches from every football-playing HBCU. It’s endorsed that contributors put on athletic gear and sneakers (bringing cleats if attainable) and to carry a water bottle. These in attendance can be supplied with a free camp uniform package of blouse and shorts. Verify-in for the clinic will start at 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration for the occasion is free and could be achieved HERE.
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