AFL-U.S. Army Boot Camp underway

Published on September 21, 2004 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release

NEW YORK – The Arena Football League and U.S. Army's new outreach program, AFL-U.S. Army Boot Camp, began today in the first of five markets. The Dallas Desperados took the program to Irving High School, located just outside of Dallas, where more than 300 students took part in today's boot camp.

AFL-U.S. Army Boot Camp, which focuses on teamwork, fitness and exercise education, will also be conducted at high schools in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Tampa, Fla.

"We continue to be proud and honored to partner with the U.S. Army. Our grassroots initiatives have expanded each year and the recruiting results reflect that enhanced activation. The Boot Camp program is a key component to tying national awareness with local integration," said GLENN HORINE, AFL Properties Executive Vice President. "Our positive track record with the U.S. Army is testimony to our sport and the loyalty fans have toward our partners."

Through the program, AFL players and coaches and U.S. Army battalion officials speak with students at local high schools during physical education classes about the importance of physical education. Students also participate in AFL flag-football scrimmages. Autograph signings and raffles for AFL memorabilia are also part of the program.

Below is a tentative list of AFL-U.S. Army Boot Camps:

DATE AFL TEAM LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL AFL PLAYERS/COACHES

TODAY Dallas Irving High School Head Coach Will McClay, WR/DB Jason Shelley, DS Jermaine Jones, FB/LB C.J. McClain

Sept. 23 Tampa Bay Newsome High School QB Shane Stafford, FB/LB David White

Sept. 28 Chicago Lockport High School QB Raymond Philyaw, WR/DB Greg Williams

Sept. 30 New York TBD OS Kevin Swayne, QB Chris Boden

Sept. 30 Los Angeles Washington High School TBD

The 2004 season marked the third consecutive year of the AFL-U.S. Army partnership. All U.S. Army sponsorships are one-year terms subject to annual renewal.

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