MEDIA ADVISORY
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NFL AND DETROIT POLICE
ATHLETIC LEAGUE SEEK ADULT VOLUNTEERS
TO COACH LOCAL YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL TEAMS THIS FALL
NFL C.I.T.Y. Football
Program Provides Free
Flag Football Leagues For Detroit’s Inner-City Children
| WHAT: | The National Football League and the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) are seeking adult volunteers to coach Detroit flag football teams this fall for boys and girls ages 6 - 14. The new leagues are part of the NFL’s C.I.T.Y. (Challenge and Inspire Today’s Youth) Football program which provides free recreational opportunities for inner-city children. | |
| Volunteers would be required to coach their teams during weekly practices and games. No prior coaching experience is necessary. | ||
| Adults interested in volunteering to coach local C.I.T.Y. Football teams should call the Detroit PAL at (313) 596-1751. | ||
| C.I.T.Y. Football is part of the NFL’s "Play Football" program which provides exciting new ways for children to play, watch and experience the game of football. | ||
| WHO: | All Detroit-area adults. | |
| WHEN: | Fall NFL C.I.T.Y. Flag Football Leagues will run from September through November. | |
| CONTACT: | David Lockett | Ed Foxworth III |
| National Football League | Detroit PAL | |
| (212) 450-2070 | (313) 596-1751 | |