Redskins James Thrash visits the NOVA Youth Flag Football League Summer Camp

Washington Redskins wide receiver James Thrash  visited the NOVA Youth Flag Football League Summer Camp on June 26th and spent two hours with the campers,  running them through drills, signing autographs and speaking to the children, counselors and coaches about his life experiences and the importance of putting God and Faith number one in ones life.  James also talked to the group about playing for the Washington Redskins and his goals in life beyond football by helping others.  James has agreed to continue to be a positive role model to our league members  by having future speak engagements  during the Fall League Season and future summer camps.

Former Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles linemen Troy Drake took over speaking duties at our league's August summer camp by stressing to our league campers the importance of  staying away from drugs and doing well in school.  The NOVA Youth Flag Football is very please to call Troy Drake one of our  own league family member as he coaches the Eagles in our Mites Division.  Pending his schedule,  Troy Drake will be attending our Super Bowls in November and signing autographs for all league members , families and fans !

Another highlight of both of our Summer Camps was the training provided by Plumbline certified athletic fitness trainers. Plumbline trainers ran the campers through multiple drills that centered on improving  speed, agility, quickness and power. In addition the campers was taught the value of proper nutrition and it's role in improving energy and performance.

Of course no NOVA Youth Flag Football League Summer Camp would be complete without the end of the week flag football camp tournament that was played on Friday. Congratulations to all of the winning teams !

Over all both separate weeks of the NOVA Youth Flag Football League Summer Camps was filled to capacity with a waiting list.  Special thanks goes out to all of the coaches, camp counselors and staff members that assisted the league in running once again a very successful and fun filled camps.