Players, cheerleaders and mascot, Big Red, from the Arizona Cardinals visited Jack Barnes Elementary school to teach students some football fundamentals.
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Jack Barnes Elementary recently welcomed the Arizona Cardinals for a morning of fun, fitness and inspiration.
The event, held on the school’s campus, featured the Cardinals’ mascot, Big Red, current team players, and cheerleaders.
Together, they engaged students in physical activity and helped them learn about the importance of teamwork and staying active, according to a Queen Creek Unified School District press release.
The event kicked off with an introduction from the Cardinals representatives, including the cheerleaders, who shared their day jobs and how they balance their roles as ambassadors for the team.
Students then warmed up before rotating through five interactive stations, each designed to teach them a skill or aspect of football. Activities ranged from kicking and catching to agility drills. Each student who participated received guidance and a keepsake T-shirt.
Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland, who took time to speak with students and teach them how to kick a football, emphasized the importance of connecting with the community.
“Events like this are super important because it allows kids to connect with people in the organization,” he stated in the release. “At the end of the day, it’s about being outside, having fun, staying active and learning the game of football.”
The students were equally enthusiastic.
“My favorite thing was doing the kicking and the field goal,” stated third-grade student, Riker, in the release.
Riker’s classmate, Zach, agreed.
“My favorite thing was doing the catching. It’s just so much fun,” Zach stated.
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