Kids get a taste of Seahawks

More than 50 kids show up for the Gatorade/Seahawks youth football clinic

Former Seattle Seahawk safety, Nesby Glasgow, shared his passion for the game of football with more than 50 kids at the Moses Lake High School.

Glasgow said it was a game that changed his life and while it put him on a "platform," he was going to use the game of football to help other kids at the Gatorade Junior Training Camp for youth 8 to 15 years old.

"Football is a great game and the ultimate team sport and this is an opportunity at an early age, introduce these kids to this sport," Glasgow said. "The big thing is I got to play this sport and it developed my character."

Glasgow said it is a two-part deal for the Seahawks, allowing them to bring Seattle Seahawk events to the east side of the state, but also fan recognition for supporting the Seahawks.

"We talk about Moses Lake, Spokane and Tri-Cities, they have always been a stronghold of Seahawk fans and it gives us an opportunity to say thanks," Glasgow added. "When I get this opportunity, I always look forward to it."

Youth went through football drills, from feet work to passing and receiving, blocking, tackling and pass coverage.

A chance, Seattle Seahawk mascot and program director Garrett Thiemens, a.k.a., "Blitz" said familiarizes the youth of Moses Lake with the game of football.

"It is more about cultivating love for the game at an early age," Thiemens said. "The football drills get them to know the game of football."

The only piece missing to the Seahawk camp was the former players and current players that usually accompany the event. Glasgow said that type of involvement with the kids helps them keep their ambitions alive.

Alex Bannister, wide receiver for Seattle, was supposed to attend the camp, but missed a flight from Seattle.

"They get a chance to talk to a former player and ask what it was like to play with Steve Largent and that is the uniqueness I feel this camp is missing," Glasgow added.