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JOY OF THE GAME AND CORE 6 ATHLETES TEAM UP TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL YOUTH FOOTBALL SHOWCASE AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
To be held Sunday, April 27th
from 8am-3pm at Nicolet Football Center
DEERFIELD, IL (APRIL
27, 2014) – Joy of the Game (JOTG) is
proud to team up with Core 6 Athletes
for their first annual youth football showcase at Northwestern University. The
event will take place on Sunday, April 27th at the Nicolet Football
Center at Northwestern University (2707
Ashland Avenue, Evanston), and is open to boys in grades 3-8. Boys in 3rd
through 5th grade will take the field from 8-11am, and boys in 6th
through 8th grade will have the field from 12-3pm.
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The program will give young athletes the
same opportunity that high school players have to showcase their skills and
talents in front of coaches, scouts, and media while receiving
instruction by former Big 10 players on a real college field.
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The Joy of the Game/Core 6 Athletes event will be similar to
an NFL scouting combine, featuring position specific drills, showcasing of
players, and 1-on-1 competition. Awards will be given for MVP in overall skills
as well as offensive and defensive line. The top players will be selected to
compete in a 7-on-7 tournament at the IMG Nationals in Florida from June 20-22,
2014. The younger athletes will be focused on strong fundamental training and
having fun.
This partnership is a great opportunity for Joy of the Game
to expand their sports portfolio, as well as a way for Core 6 Athletes to reach
JOTG’s younger athletes. JOTG hopes to launch their inaugural flag football
league next fall.
Josh Carl, owner of JOTG, says, “I’m very excited to partner
with Core 6 and I’m looking forward to the event. These younger athletes need
to put a large emphasis on the fundamentals. We are entering a new sport as a
whole and training smart is key … Gaining exposure in their early years is an
added bonus.”
JOTG and Core 6 Athletes have been working closely together
for a number of years, as Core 6 is located in the JOTG facility. Core 6
focuses on training high school students for college recruitments. However,
this showcase event will allow Core 6 to train and expose athletes at a younger
age.
Paul Szczesny, founder and CEO of Core 6 Athletes, says,
“Joy of the Game and Core 6 have been on the same page for a while now. This
showcase is a fantastic way to provide awareness and knowledge to the players.
They are young, but they are talented, and this will help pave the way for
their futures in athletics.”
The cost is $100.00 per player, or a discounted rate of
$80.00 for early-bird registration by April 1st. Registration
includes a Nike t-shirt. Participants must register online at https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=2159&GroupID=1004662#. For more information, contact Joy of the
Game at 847.498.6646 or info@joyofthegame.com,
or Core 6 at 855.462.6736 or info@core6athletes.com.
ABOUT JOY OF THE
GAME
Founded in 1993, Joy of the Game has evolved from a small
basketball clinic based in the North Shore of Chicago to the premier basketball
facility and teaching center in the Chicago area. Joy of the Game offers a full
array of programming that lends itself to players of all ages and skill levels
and taught by a top-notch staff of expert, caring and qualified coaches. It is
also the home to the nationally recognized Rising Stars travel basketball
program. Joy of the Game believes that sports are not only about competition,
but are an outlet to teach life’s valuable lessons. The ultimate goal of Joy of
the Game is to give each player the skills to deal with life’s challenges in a
positive and fun environment while instilling a sense of pride for his or her
individual and team accomplishments. To learn more about Joy of the Game, visit
http://www.joyofthegame.com/ or call
847-498-6646.
ABOUT CORE 6
ATHLETES
Core 6 Athletes is located in the Joy of the Game
facilities in Deerfield, Illinois, and has a focus on developing athletes in six
different areas. These six areas are: mental training, classroom training,
mentorship, nutrition, physical training and position training. Core 6 offers athletes a
personal development experience unmatched by any other source. Each athlete
receives individualized training from highly qualified former athletes focused
on producing results. Through the execution of effective training methods and
the communication of specialized knowledge, each Core Six coach becomes an
invaluable mentor and resource for each athlete. Core 6 Athletes have the
advantage when it comes to recruiting providing year-round football exposure.
Each athlete receives access to our network of college coaches and media.
Exposure is essential to recruiting success, and Core 6 helps athletes get
recognized sooner by college coaches leading to early offers and more
opportunities. The Core 6 team is dedicated to providing athletes with the
tools necessary to meet and exceed their personal goals. Core Six is where you
go now to get where you want to be later. To learn more about Core 6 Athletes,
visit http://www.core6athletes.com/ or call 855-462-6736.
