Lorenzo Alexander ACES Foundation: 'Hold The Line' Youth Football Camp June 28, 2008

“Hold the Line” and be accountable in both school and on the football field with this youth-based training camp. Hold the Line will be a free clinic for 200 kids; grades 6-12.

Oakland Native, Lorenzo Alexander, Continues to Raise the Bar for His Charity Through Programs Targeting Local Youth

Lorenzo Alexander, a young and talented Defensive Tackle for the Washington Redskins, will encourage kids how to “Hold the Line” and be accountable in school and in sports with a youth-based training camp at Berkeley High School, presented by his ACES Foundation. The two-day camp will be free-of-charge for 150-200 kids; grades 6-12. On day one, a full-day clinic will take place, featuring drills along with a punt, pass and kick competition. On day two, campers will participate in a game of flag football while high-school athletes will be given the opportunity to perform for, and receive personal feedback from, Oakland’s very own Thomas Weatherspoon, a well-known NFL trainer and founder of an athletic training company called Training Ground.

WHAT: Lorenzo Alexander ACES Foundation “Hold The Line” Youth Football Camp
WHEN: June 28-29, 2008 / 9:30am-3:00pm
WHERE: Berkeley High School - Football Field, 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, California 94704
WHO: Open to the first 200 youth (male and female); grades 6-12
COST: Free

Other special guests and instructors currently include NFL colleagues and teammates: Andre Carter (Washington Redskins), Marshawn Lynch (Buffalo Bills), Burl Toler (Washington Redskins), Langston Walker (Buffalo Bills), Brandon Mebane (Seattle Seahawks) and Courtney Brown (Dallas Cowboys), along with some of Lorenzo’s past and present coaches and trainers. Sponsors of the camp include Function Drinks, Training Ground, Everett and Jones BBQ, and more to be announced. Camp registrations are currently being accepted at: http://www.teasemarketing.com/laafoundation (space is limited).

Originally undrafted, Lorenzo has worked his way from the practice squad to becoming an important asset and playing multiple positions for the Redskins in 2007. With a new head coach and coaching staff in place, the 2008-09 season will be full of opportunity for Lorenzo. He is equally passionate on the field as he is off the field. And as a U.C. Berkeley alum, Lorenzo sees both fitness and education as a necessary tool for a successful future. The Lorenzo Alexander ACES Foundation supports youth through emphasizing self-Accountability, taking pride in our Community, striving for Educational excellence while promoting a healthy mind and body through Sports.

This fall, Lorenzo will continue his charitable efforts with a ‘Big Play Back-to-School Giveaway’, equipping kids with the necessary supplies to make big plays in the classroom. He is currently seeking sponsors to donate items and backpacks for roughly 500 students (entire student body for a local middle school).

For more information on the Lorenzo Alexander ACES Foundation, please visit http://www.lorenzoalexander.org.

Official Website: http://www.lorenzoalexander.org