Turner Gill Set To Host `Football 101' August 13

July 27, 2011

LAWRENCE, Kan. –
Kansas head football coach Turner Gill and the KU coaching staff will be hosting `Football 101 With The Jayhawks’ Saturday, Aug. 13, with proceeds benefitting Jayhawks For A Cure. The interactive clinic is designed for any woman who is interested in learning more about football and will begin at 8:30 a.m., at the Anderson Family Football Complex.

From basic fundamentals to strength and conditioning training, the clinic will provide attendees the chance to experience a day in the life of a KU football player. Included in the clinic will be workshops on both offense and defense, along with a question and answer session with selected Jayhawk football players. Additionally, a former KU player will make a special presentation on team equipment.

The clinic will conclude at 1:30 p.m., following a luncheon hosted by the Kansas coaching staff and their wives. Comfortable clothes and tennis shoes are suggested as the experience will include activities on Kivisto Field inside Memorial Stadium. The cost for attending ‘Football 101 With The Jayhawks’ is $75 for those who register in advance and $100 for walk up registration.

Registration is available online by visiting j.mp/football101. For questions, please contact Laura Frizell by calling 785-864-7953 or via email at lfrizellku.edu.