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Falcons to hold youth clinic in Columbus

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May 10, 2016

FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons are set to hold more than 200 youths for a football clinic from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Memorial Stadium in Columbus.

The youth clinic is free and apart of the team’s tour across the state to help teach children ages 6 – 14 football fundamentals, proper tackling techniques and sportsmanship.

The event will include on-field instruction and drills led by NFL Alumni players, including former Atlanta Falcons LB Buddy Curry and current Atlanta Falcons LB Philp Wheeler.

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