The City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services (DYS) announces a partnership with former NFL Player Gary Burley to offer a limited number of scholarships for interested Birmingham youth to attend his 2014 Pro Start Academy Football Camp.
Pro Start Academy is the only athletic and academic program of its kind, founded and managed by former NFL players, professionals and other experts. Our goal – to turn the average student athlete into the above average citizen athlete. We will help them excel – physically and academically. We want our athletes to capture the eyes of college recruiters and earn college scholarships. Pro Start Academy will help them do it!
The 2014 installment of this elite football camp will begin on Saturday, April 26, and continue for 16-consecutive weeks. Participants will meet each Saturday from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the historic A.H. Parker High School. Birmingham residents, ages 12 – 19 years old will receive instruction from former NFL player and other professionals. Applicants must have at least one year of organized football experience. The total value of each scholarship exceeds $2,000.
Interested applicants must submit the following:
· Completed Registration Form
· Copy of most recent report card
· Copy of current physical
Parents/guardians can register their child to be considered for a scholarship by submitting a completed registration form, along with a copy of their child’s physical, to DYS by 4p.m. on Thursday, April 4. Forms may be faxed to (205) 297-8139 or hand-delivered to DYS at 1608 7th Avenue N in downtown Birmingham. Selected participants will be notified on Monday, April 7.
For more information about the Pro Start Academy Football Camp Scholarships, call DYS at 205-320-0879.
