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Wildcats Football: Nurturing Tomorrows Athletes

with the U8 Mites ‘1st Down Football Program

By Molly Kett of building general athleticism
and fostering a love for being
et to know the Cornwall active. Camplin acknowledges
GWildcats Football U8 Mites the importance of teaching kids
program, catering to young athletes to enjoy being athletes, setting a
aged four to seven. Kirby Camplin, foundation for a healthy and active
the driving force behind Wildcats lifestyle.
Football, provides insights into The team practices and plays
this non-contact camp designed to outside, so as soon as they can get
foster athletic development, teach outside in May, you can find the
football fundamentals, and, above group at Joe St. Denis Field. The
all, ensure an enjoyable experience. program typically attracts around

This program can be seen as an fifty young athletes annually,
introduction to football. It’s an indicating its popularity and positive
eight-week program running in reception within the community.
May and June, patterned after the Camplin says that number creeps
Football Canada program. up with each year.

It’s very much a focus on Addressing potential enrollees, Photo Submitted
building out general athleticism and Camplin emphasizes the program’s
introducing the game of football non-contact nature, and non-
to young athletes,” said Camplin. equipment requirement. It’s an
“It really introduces them to the opportunity for parents to introduce
fundamentals and the fun part of their children to the world of
football. sports in a fun and supportive
environment.
Emphasizing the significance of
starting early, Camplin underscores In the world of Wildcats Football,
the program’s role in shaping young it’s not just about the game; it’s about
athletes. building a community, nurturing
young talent, and instilling a love
“Teaching them to be athletes,
for athletics that extends beyond
how to move, run, catch, be the field. As the Wildcats continue
competitive—these are the skills to shape the future of football in
athletes need to learn, and the
Cornwall, the ‘1st Down Football
sooner, the better,” said Camplin.
Program’ stands as a testament
The ‘1st Down Football to their commitment to youth
Program’ is not just about football; development and community
it encompasses a broader objective engagement. Photo Submitted