Youth game modeled after the U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Wharton, NJ –11/18/09– SportsLink and Football University are proud to announce that Dra Smith, an 8th-grader from Bonham, TX, has been selected to play in the 2010 second annual “Football University Youth All-American Bowl” taking place in San Antonio, TX, on Sunday, January 10, 2010 and will be broadcast live on the web.  The “Football University Youth All-American Bowl” honors the top 7th- and 8th graders in the nation, bringing them together to play in an all-star format on a national stage.  The “Football University Youth All-American Bowl” is modeled after the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and will be held in the same city during the same week. Both games are produced by SportsLink.

The Youth All-American Bowl Week will showcase the top 44 7th graders the top 44 8th graders.  Additionally, the week will consist of practices, a skills competition, and break-out sessions with Hall of Famers, current and former NFL stars and celebrities, such as legendary high school football coach Herman Boone and others.  The Youth All-Americans will have VIP access to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and will also be honored during the game on Saturday, January 9, 2010. 
 
Smith was one of over 300 youth all-stars nominated for this elite honor.  Athletes had to fill out a nomination form and submit a highlight tape.  The selection team- which consisted of scouts and youth coaches from around the country- narrowed down the field and interviewed all finalists.
 
Once selected, players can be profiled in SI for Kids as All-Americans, as well as featured in other media outlets both local and national.  Other national sponsors of the Junior All-American Bowl are Russell Athletics, Schutt Sports, Athletic Republic, World Sporting Goods and SI for Kids.
 
SportsLink, which started in 2000, is a sports-marketing and management company that produces and oversees many sporting events and properties, including the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Football University and the Football University Youth All-American Bowl. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the nation’s premier high school football game, featuring the best 90 players in a classic East vs. West match-up. Reggie Bush, Adrian Peterson and Tim Tebow all made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans. Football University is an invitation-only camp for elite-level youth and prep players focusing on teaching technical skills in a small-group setting under the professional tutelage of former NFL players and coaches.