Wow, wow, wow! The children in KS2 were so lucky this afternoon to have had an audience with Marcus Stroud, NFL Jacksonville Jaguar’s former defensive player. He came to inspire children into playing American football and to see the classes in Years 4 and 5 taking part in the NLF coaching pilot being run in 6 schools. Marcus Stroud focused on ‘General Good Character traits and its benefits
Marcus, talked to the children in a whole KS2 Assembly to inspire them into working hard, and having a good character trait. All the children were delighted to have met a real pro American football player. It was brilliant! Coach Kenny prepped KS2 before Marcus Stroud’s arrival. During the session children asked Marcus about the things that inspired him to play football etc.
Following this session the team from Oak Manor Radio Network conducted an interview for Channel 1’s Celebrity Corner. Marcus Stroud spoke about his early days in American Football before playing for his first team Jacksonville Jaguars. His message was clear, education was very important! He studied hard and made his grades before playing football. He wanted his mum and dad to be proud of him and they were. When he started playing pro football, he trained for at least 5 hours a day and ate a balanced diet so that he could be able to run fast for playing his defensive position.