WASHINGTON (7News) — As the NFL reaches its summer break, many players are returning to their hometowns to relax and recharge before training camps begin.
Bowie, Maryland native Josh Wallace is one of those players, but he will be hard at work.
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Wallace, a second-year cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams, is heading home to host his inaugural youth football camp.
“It’s crazy just thinking about it. Almost a year ago we wanted to do it and now it’s here, so it’s kind of surreal,” Wallace told 7News Sports Anchor Natalie Spala. “Just doing it for the community, for the players at the Boys & Girls Club or all around the DMV, and just give them the chance to be around NFL players and just have a good time.”
Wallace’s camp is designed for children ages 10 to 14. There will be a drill portion, a skills competition, and lunch will be provided. Children will also receive a camp t-shirt and a goodie bag. Wallace said that 350 athletes have already signed up to take part.
“Growing up, everyone knows I played basketball as well, and I used to go to a lot of basketball camps. Just being around a professional athlete just gives you a different type of inspiration,” Wallace said. “I think it’s going to be a great opportunity for the kids to interact and just get some advice if they need some.”
Wallace is going to be joined by some of his fellow teammates and friends throughout the NFL, too. Although just beginning his own NFL career, Wallace wants to share what he’s learned and give back to the next generation of athletes in the DMV.
“I’m just going to tell them to work hard in no matter what they do, whether that’s school, football, or even a different career,” Wallace said. “Just keep that hard work, that mentality; never get too high, never get too low. In life there’s a lot of downs, but if you stay [level-headed] you’ll be in a great space.”
Wallace’s youth football camp will be held at Whitemarsh Park in Bowie between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 21. There is still limited space available. To sign up, click here.
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