Chicks sharpen skills at King Fitness Football Camp

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Photos By Marcus McClain

Local high school athletes got the opportunity to sharpen their skills, mentally and physically, on July 30 at the King Fitness Football Camp. Hosted at Haley Field, students were evaluated in shuttle run, long jump, vertical, 40 yard dash and bench press. Derick King is the father of two, Nathan and Derick Jr, in the Chickasaw program, and gained inspiration taking them to camps during the summer.

Blytheville assistant coaches Elroy Brown, Jr. (left), Jacquin Benson, Jr. (center), and Jackson State University linebacker Aubrey Miller, Jr. celebrate a successful day at the King Fitness Football Camp.
Tony Gilbert shares his years of football knowledge spanning over 30 year. Gilbert accepted the defensive coordinator position at Mississippi College in Clinton after two years as the cornerbacks coach at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Linemen were also featured at the King Fitness Football Camp, teaching athletes the small details needed both offensively and defensively
Derick King

Kennett senior Daniel Boatman sprints during one of the camps opening drills, the shuttle run.
Each camper participated in a number of drills and measurements, including the 40 yard dash. Gilbert taught campers the correct way to effectively run the 40 and how it is timed on the professional level.
Blytheville assistant coach Gerrett Howard instructs campers through wide receiver drills at Haley Field. Howard emphasized the importance of being physical against cornerbacks and polishing their release.