I had the chance to have a quick email conversation with Morgan Singel.  Morgan is the founder of Kids First Sports Safety and the friend of one of my baseball confidantes, Tom Foote.

Morgan's company has created training programs for several sports, from football to bowling, based on the principle of teaching fundamentals in a safe controlled manner.  They stress good body position and balance, while incorporating skills and proper technique into their programs.

Looking through their website I was impressed with the number of participating park districts and colleges and the enthusiasm from the parents. 

"Coach Singel brought me on the field and showed me what a difference a solid body balance position can make in blocking and tackling, the kids feel safer and now I feel safer about Joel playing." (A letter of thanks; says): I feel more comfortable with him starting football with your safety camp as a spring board.

- Merrie Peterson

Morgan did have a reason for our email conversation.  He wanted to tell me about a football camp he's running this summer at Elmhurst College for players from junior high through college.  it's a five day overnight camp; check-in July 8 @ 3:00pm and check-out July 13, 12:00pm.  The players stay in the Elmhurst College dorms and use their facilities.

If you need a last minute Christmas gift or are otherwise interested, you can register On-Line at KidFirstSports.net, or by phone at 888-890-KIDS (5437).