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POSTPONED: Pace to Host DJ Henry Memorial Youth Clinic

Area youths are invited to learn football skills by team members/coaches.

Editor's Note: Pace University announced, "due to the projected track of Hurricane Irene this weekend, the DJ Henry Memorial Youth Football Clinic has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 2 from 1 pm to 3 pm at Pace Field on the Pleasantville campus."

 

is hosting a DJ Henry Memorial Youth Clinic at the Pleasantville campus on Oct. 2.

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The annual event is named for the Pace University football player who was in Thornwood.

The event, which will be held from 1-3 p.m., will include area football players ages eight through 12.

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According to a statement from the university, "Last year’s youth clinic included over 100 youth players from surrounding towns such as Pleasantville, Briarcliff, Tarrytown, Ossining and Hartsdale."

This year, participants "will be taught drills on both offense and defense by the 2011 Pace Football team and coaching staff," reads the statement.

Each participant will receive season tickets for the 2011 Pace Football season and schedule magnets.

“We are really excited to get the youth of the Westchester community on our campus and in front of our players to experience Pace football,” said Head Coach Chris Dapolito.

Check back with Patch next week for photos from the clinic.


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