LONDON — The Denver Broncos on Thursday hosted a flag football clinic at Grey Court School in Richmond, a borough of London.
The Broncos have scheduled several community events ahead of their game against the New York Jets on Sunday.
About 60 students in their seventh year — the equivalent of sixth grade in the United States — participated in drills, exercises, and a scrimmage during the clinic.
"Grey Court School has represented the Denver Broncos in the NFL Flag Football Program for the last few years, playing in local and international events, representing the team," explained Dr. Chris Long, who manages the NFL Flag Football Program in the UK. "So, to thank them for that, the Broncos have come down on site with ownership, the president, two Super Bowl champions, cheer squad, mascot, to really give back to the community and say thank you for flying the Broncos flag."
Long said many of the students at the clinic were trying American football for the first time.
Two-time Super Bowl Champion Steve Atwater was also in attendance and helped the kids learn drills.
"I started playing football when I was 8 years old, and I played all but one year of rec ball before I started in high school," Atwater said. "These kids are awesome. I love doing work with the kids. The kids always have such a bright, bubbly attitude. None of them quit on us, they're doing the drills fully, and it looks like they all had a great time too."
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Student Luca Torres said he enjoyed the drills with Atwater and loved learning the sport.
"I haven't played before, but I've watched a lot and I really enjoy playing," Luca said. "I'm kind of like a wide receiver, so I like catching the ball a lot."
Luca said that as he continues to learn, he will watch the Broncos and cheer them on Sunday during their game against the Jets.
