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Old Posted May 14, 2012, 11:29 AM
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CFL pros score points with Moncton students

Weekend workshops teaches students tips on and off the field
CBC News Posted: May 13, 2012 3:32 PM AT Last Updated: May 13, 2012 4:39 PM AT

Nearly 30 high school students in Moncton spent the weekend working up close with stars from the Canadian Football League.

The CFL pros hosted a football workshop at Rocky Stone Field. The students spent three days learning how to drop-back, throw and see the field better.

"It's definitely just exciting and fun," said Kris Brine, a 17-year-old-quarterback. "They're not only out here to play football and do hard work, but they're here to have a good time, too."

This is the first time the pros visited Moncton, but the program has been offered in other Canadian cities.

Dave Stala of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats is friends with one of the high school teachers who invited them to come. Stala jumped at the chance to take part. He said he's thrilled to watch the students work so hard during the drills.

"It puts a smile on your face because you know they're getting better. Hopefully they can use it for their sport or whatever they want to do."

Stala said it's not just about developing football skills. He said it's important for the teens to have role models.

"We told all these kids that they're going to come over hurdles," he said. "Once you jump over hurdles, then keep going."

Stala is already planning to return to Moncton next year. He's hoping to double the number of students who participate.

personal note - there could have been twice as many Moncton high school football players out for this workshop if it hadn't coincided with a spring football training camp in Saint John in preparation to select "Team NB" for the Under 18 Canada Cup Football Tournament in London, Ontario this summer. My son was in SJ. Too bad.....
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