WHITEVILLE—FITGANG@7GANG and Fast Twitch Academy will hold its Third Annual Free Football Skills Camp on July 18.
The camp is a one-day seminar designed for young athletes to help them take their game to the next level. The camp will feature many local and nationally recognized coaches plus local standout players. Special guest coaches are Earl Harvey, Chris Corders and Whiteville’s own Patrick Lennon.
Harvey was a standout quarterback for Douglas Byrd in 1984, despite only playing varsity football his senior year and being on a run-oriented football team. His athletic abilities were enough to draw colleges attention, and he chose N. C. Central University. Nicknamed “Air,” Harvey went on to set CIAA records in passing. After playing minor league football and in the Arena Football League, Harvey went into coaching. Harvey is in the CIAA Hall Of Fame and the Black College Hall of Fame.
Corders was a standout receiver for N.C. State in the late 1980’s under Dick Sheridan. He was named to the Freshman All-American team and was Honorable Mention All-American in 1989. Knee injuries derailed his professional career and Corders turned to coaching and training.
Lennon was N.C. High School Athlete of the Year for Whiteville High School in 1986. After an outstanding career at Whiteville, Lennon was the first-round draft pick of the Seattle Mariners. After his baseball
career ended, Lennon has continued to be in sports by coaching, but has impacted lives in other ways. Lennon also is a motivational speaker and has been known to preach the gospel on occasion.
Other coaches will be present sharing life and football knowledge.
Former Whiteville High School Basketball Coach Glenn McKoy will also be giving instruction. McKoy led the Wolfpack to back-to-back state titles in 1999 and 2000. Tony Holmes and Lynn Muldrow will also provide instruction.
Local football standouts will be assisting too. Nikotis Gordan of Winston Salem State University and Cee Jai Batten of Wingate will also help with the camp.
Athletes of all ages are invited. The camp will be at Central Middle School at 310 MLK Jr. Avenue Whiteville.
