The James Ihedigbo Invitational aims to provide high school football players the opportunity for offseason improvement in a team-unifying atmosphere.
The second annual clinic is hosted by James Ihedigbo, alumnus of Amherst-Regional High School, UMass-Amherst, and member of the Super Bowl XLVII Champion Baltimore Ravens. Scheduled for April 20, 2013, this year's event will be attended by student-athletes from all over the Massachusetts area. This year's event will be held from 9am-2pm at Community Field at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School. The day consists of a welcome speech by James, individual drills run by James and his coaches, and 7 on 7 scrimmages followed by lunch and an award presentation. For information, contact Alex Mercer ([email protected]) or Caleb Engelbourg ([email protected]).
About HOPE Africa
HOPE Africa, which stands for Helping Our People Excel was founded in 2007 by James Ihedigbo in an effort to continue his father's dream of helping those back in his home country of Nigeria. HOPE Africa helps deserving African students who have a deep determination to excel through education by providing them scholarships to elite American Universities as well as providing a network of support, resources and opportunities. While in the United States, students will participate in service projects and engagement within their American communities. Empowered with educational resources and experiences, these young men and women will then be able to help countless others in their home countries by creating new and sustainable resources in the areas of education, health, medicine, human services, community structure, business or the environment.
About ADS
The Association of Diversity in Sport (ADS) is an all inclusive student organization promoting diversity of thought in the realm of sports. Since our inception in the Fall of 2008, ADS has evolved tremendously into a powerful force within the sport management industry. As part of the esteemed Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management, ADS has created an elite network of young professionals prepared to make their marks on the sport industry.
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Like ADS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ADSUMass?ref=ts
Follow ADS on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ADS_UMass