Orange Bowl Hosts Free Youth Football Clinic in Palm Beach County
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. (June 30, 2025) – This past week, the Orange Bowl Committee hosted the Truist OBYFA Youth Football Clinic presented by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, in partnership with FAU Football, at Orange Bowl Field at Glades Pioneer Park in Belle Glade.
The free clinic welcomed boys and girls ages 5–14, offering South Florida youth the chance to develop their football skills in a fun and engaging environment.
Led by Florida Atlantic University football coaches and players, the clinic emphasized football safety, sportsmanship, and character development.
Aligned with the Orange Bowl’s mission to positively impact the South Florida community, this summer series of free youth football and cheerleading clinics equips participants with the tools to succeed both on and off the field, while promoting safe and healthy play.
“Providing young athletes with access to quality coaching, mentorship, and safe play is at the heart of what we do,” said Henri Crockett Orange Bowl Committee President & Chair. “These clinics represent our continued commitment to youth development and community impact.”
“The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is proud to present this clinic and the role it plays in bringing our community together,” said George Linley, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. “This incredible event gives Palm Beach County youth a chance to learn, stay active, and connect with coaches in a fun, supportive environment.”
For more information on upcoming clinics, visit www.orangebowl.org/obyfa/.
About Orange Bowl
Orange Bowl is a primarily volunteer non-profit sports organization with more than 410 members that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl’s community outreach is embodied by the four pillars of its Orange Bowl Cares program: Youth Sports, Education, Community Engagement, and Legacy Programs. Orange Bowl features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the 2024-25 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on Jan. 9, 2025. For more information about Orange Bowl events, including promotional inquiries and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, log on to orangebowl.org or follow @OrangeBowl and @OrangeBowlCares on social media.
About Palm Beach County Sports Commission
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the County as a sports and sports tourism destination. The Commission brings sporting events and activities to the County, enhances economic impact, stimulates bed tax revenues (primarily in the off-season), and maximizes utilization of County facilities. The Commission offers a full range of event service support, corporate partnerships, sponsorships and a local membership program that support its goals. Local, regional, national and international marketing efforts are ongoing by the Commission with sports organizations and event owners. The Commission also produces sports-related programs for the residents of Palm Beach County including the annual Lou Groza Award program, the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame, and the Kids Fitness Festival of the Palm Beaches. For more information on the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, go to www.palmbeachsports.com.
