18th annual women's football camp set for July 23
Are you someone who wants to learn more about the fundamentals of football? The 18th annual
Wake Forest Women’s Football Camp could be for you.
Head coach Dave Clawson and his staff cordially invite women to join them on Thursday, July 23, beginning at 6 p.m. at Bridger Field House at BB&T Field.
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Register for the Women's Football Clinic
Whether you are an avid football fan or someone who just wants to learn more about the game, the 16th annual Wake Forest Women’s Football Clinic promises to be an event that you won’t want to miss! Please make plans to join us in Bridger Field House at BB&T Field on Thursday, July 18, from 6-9 p.m.for a truly memorable evening of fun and football.
The Women’s Football Clinic offers women of all ages the unique opportunity to have some fun while learning the sport of football from Wake Forest’s own football coaching staff. The Demon Deacon coaches strive to teach participants as much as possible about the game, from play formations, referee signals and play-calling strategy to how the team prepares to compete at the highest level of collegiate football week in and week out.
After participating in last year’s clinic, Director of Development Angela Glover said, “I have a whole new respect for the players and the game. It’s one thing to watch it and be an armchair quarterback. It’s another thing to get in a stance and hold it for more than five seconds!” (Read more about last year’s event.)
The cost is $30 per person. Proceeds benefit the Coach’s Kids Program which provides underprivileged and at-risk children in the Piedmont-Triad area with tickets to home sporting events. Faculty & staff from Wake Forest University and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center are eligible for a discounted rate of $20 per person.
It is recommended that all participants dress casually with athletic shirts, shorts and sneakers.
The deadline to register for the event is Monday, July 15, at noon. Reservations are limited to the first 250 women. Register online here »
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Women’s Football Clinic scores with faculty, staff
Mary Lou McCormick and Linda McKinnish Bridges, both of the admissions office
Though football season doesn’t officially kick off until Sept. 1, some of the most loyal Demon Deacon fans got off the sidelines last weekend to support the team and a good cause.
On Saturday, Aug. 4, more than 175 women – including several female faculty and staff – stormed BB&T Field as part of the 15th annual Wake Forest Women’s Football Clinic presented by Bo-Ty Florists.
During the clinic, the Wake Forest coaching staff instructed the women in all aspects of the game.
After a pep talk by coach Jim Grobe and a fashion show featuring the latest Deacon Shop apparel, participants took to the field to learn how to tackle, run the offensive line, practice passing and receiving and even scrimmage.
Associate head coach Billy Mitchell keeps season ticket holder Emily Beaver (’03) on her toes.
The coaches also gave women an inside look into play-calling strategy, play formations, referee signals and how the team prepares for the intense environment of college football on a weekly basis.
“I have a whole new respect for the players and the game. It’s one thing to watch it and be an armchair quarterback,” said Angela Glover, director of development. “It’s another thing to get in a stance and hold it for more than five seconds!”
Associate dean of admissions Linda McKinnish Bridges, who attended with colleague Mary Lou McCormick, said she is used to giving personal attention when it comes to prospective students, but receiving it at the football clinic was definitely a highlight.
McCormick tackles Katie Neal (’03) of Communications & External Relations.
“The thrill of being on the field and passing a football at the 20-yard line isn’t something you get to experience every day. But I have to say, being coached by Sam Swank was the best part of the morning,” she said.
Proceeds from the event benefitted the Coach’s Kids Program, which provides underprivileged and at-risk children in the Piedmont Triad area with tickets to local sporting events.
For more information, check out the news coverage of the event: News 14, WXII, WFMY and Fox 8.
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Calling all lady Deacons: 15th annual Women's Football Clinic
Ladies, make plans now to attend the 15th annual Wake Forest Women’s Football Clinic presented by Bo-Ty Florist on Saturday, August 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.
This year’s event will be held on the 4th floor of Deacon Tower and will feature breakfast, a fashion show, football drills & instruction, door prizes and more!
Cost is $40 per person. To register, please call Wake Forest Sports Marketing at 336.758.3874.
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