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  • rpmpit
    Pro Bowler
    • May 2008
    • 2004

    Ben's youth football camp

    Brought my son to Ben's youth football camp last week. Was a great time for both of us. Ben was hobbling around (a bit) on his bandaged knee. Most of the time he was riding a bike. But he did throw a pass to every single camper - 508 kids total! We also met Ben's dad, Ken. Didn't meet but saw Ben's mom, his wife and Ben Jr.'s feet hanging out of his stroller. Coach Tomlin was there on Day 2. He gave a speech to the campers. Was very cool. Ben and Coach were really awesome with the kids, as well as with the parents. Made me even prouder to be a Steeler fan.

    Wasn't sure what to expect as far as actual football training. I was pleasantly surprised. Over 50 coaches were there and Armpit Jr. picked up a ton of football knowledge. I highly recommend it for any of you with young children interested in football.

    Camp was Monday and Tuesday. We started the weekend (Father's Day) by going to the Pirates vs Dodgers game. Rain delay, but after that it was awesome. All in all, it was a great time. Best was spending it with my son. Definitely the coolest guy I know!
  • BradshawsHairdresser
    Legend
    • Dec 2008
    • 7056

    #2
    Originally posted by rpmpit
    Brought my son to Ben's youth football camp last week. Was a great time for both of us. Ben was hobbling around (a bit) on his bandaged knee. Most of the time he was riding a bike. But he did throw a pass to every single camper - 508 kids total! We also met Ben's dad, Ken. Didn't meet but saw Ben's mom, his wife and Ben Jr.'s feet hanging out of his stroller. Coach Tomlin was there on Day 2. He gave a speech to the campers. Was very cool. Ben and Coach were really awesome with the kids, as well as with the parents. Made me even prouder to be a Steeler fan.

    Wasn't sure what to expect as far as actual football training. I was pleasantly surprised. Over 50 coaches were there and Armpit Jr. picked up a ton of football knowledge. I highly recommend it for any of you with young children interested in football.

    Camp was Monday and Tuesday. We started the weekend (Father's Day) by going to the Pirates vs Dodgers game. Rain delay, but after that it was awesome. All in all, it was a great time. Best was spending it with my son. Definitely the coolest guy I know!
    Good to hear how great the camp is, but even better to hear that you are having, and enjoying, quality time with your son. Very cool.

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    • steeler_fan_in_t.o.
      Legend
      • May 2008
      • 10281

      #3
      Should I be the first to post this comment:

      "What a drama queen"

      Okay, I will be.....
      http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...to_Mike/to.jpg

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      • Shoe
        Hall of Famer
        • May 2008
        • 4044

        #4
        How much did you pay for the camp? Sounds like a pretty fun, personalized experience, which is something that I sometimes feel goes by the wayside for these big name camps.
        I wasn't hired for my disposition.

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        • rpmpit
          Pro Bowler
          • May 2008
          • 2004

          #5
          Was $199 but I got $20 off by using some code. Two days, 3 -1/2 hours per day. He got a t-shirt, camp photo with Ben and a bag of "goodies". It was definitely fun and personalized. I wasn't sure what to expect. But like I said, I was pleasantly surprised at how much Ben made himself available to the campers and at the level of instruction my son received.

          Originally posted by Shoe
          How much did you pay for the camp? Sounds like a pretty fun, personalized experience, which is something that I sometimes feel goes by the wayside for these big name camps.

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          • rpmpit
            Pro Bowler
            • May 2008
            • 2004

            #6
            Thanks. Nothing more important to me than him.

            Originally posted by BradshawsHairdresser
            Good to hear how great the camp is, but even better to hear that you are having, and enjoying, quality time with your son. Very cool.

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            • rpmpit
              Pro Bowler
              • May 2008
              • 2004

              #7
              Yeah, total drama queen!! LOL!


              Originally posted by steeler_fan_in_t.o.
              Should I be the first to post this comment:

              "What a drama queen"

              Okay, I will be.....

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              • fordfixer
                Legend
                • May 2008
                • 10921

                #8
                What a great time to be able to spend with your son.

                Molon labe

                People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell

                ?We're not going to apologize for winning.?
                Mike Tomlin

                American metal pimped by asiansteel
                Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you 1. Jesus Christ, 2.The American G.I., One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

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                • rpmpit
                  Pro Bowler
                  • May 2008
                  • 2004

                  #9
                  It was awesome!!!


                  Originally posted by fordfixer
                  What a great time to be able to spend with your son.

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                  • Shawn
                    Legend
                    • Mar 2008
                    • 15131

                    #10
                    Glad to hear y'all had a good time.
                    Trolls are people too.

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                    • fordfixer
                      Legend
                      • May 2008
                      • 10921

                      #11
                      Originally posted by rpmpit
                      It was awesome!!!
                      I bet,

                      Molon labe

                      People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell

                      ?We're not going to apologize for winning.?
                      Mike Tomlin

                      American metal pimped by asiansteel
                      Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you 1. Jesus Christ, 2.The American G.I., One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

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