Trey Smith holds second annual Football Camp

Saturday June 21st was the second annual Trey Smith Football camp.
Trey is a Jackson native from usj who went on to play for Vols football
and become a two time super bowl champion with the Kansas city
chiefs. In the offseason he puts on this camp for the kids in the community
and talks about one thing that was different from last year’s camp.

“So we were looking to try and move it to a coolier time period but you know it’s a really good time period once again a ton of support from a lot of my close friends.”

Camps like these are to get better at your game and of course have fun.
So Trey stresses the impact football camps had on him growing up and
how important a time like this is for up and coming athletes.

“I mean as a football player just sort of setting the foundation especially at an early age getting the drill work and all the discipline that’s needed to be a successful football player
you know learning at an early age down here it was super important.”

Several former  NFL athletes also came out to not only support but help coach in drills and  teaching technique.  It gives the campers an up close
and personal experience to what you can accomplish if you give your best.

“You know, playing on a premier team coming back and doing this for the children it’s awesome I wish I had this when I was growing up because it just gives you an extra motivation to be able to see guys that you see on TV it’s amazing  so glad I can be apart of it.”

There is alot to take from an experience like this  such as being competitive, making friends and holding on to memories you will never forget. However, those aren’t the only things that can benefit these young athletes going forward.

“I would think just hard work this year. You know, being able to push through it
we want to be safe with the heat and everything. These are young cats right now but just being able to push through and have fun have a basic foundation of fundamentals more importantly have fun.”

Great news is yes he plans on bringing the camp back for a year 3  and he was very clear about what his vision is for it.

“Coolier weather coolier weather that’s the vision that’s the hope man”