Life lessons
Professional athletes encourage youth to shoot for stars

Linda Sappington
Former NFL cornerback Mike Haynes demonstrates a quickness drill Saturday during the Big 3 Sports Clinic held at Salish Kootenai College. Haynes, a former Raider and Patriot, is a Super Bowl Champion, a nine-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. Below, former NBA all-star Otis Birdsong coaches a group of young ladies.

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington
Before they hit the court, Otis Birdsong tells clinic participants to “be focused, be serious and have fun.” Richardson stands in the back, right.

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Jony Perez, 12, standing, listens as Mike Haynes offers sage advice while Connor Burke,12, seated left, and Nic Frost, 10, also pay attention.

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Tony Lozeau, 6, tries to dribble with two balls

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington

Linda Sappington
Issue Date: 8/26/2015
Last Updated: 8/27/2015 12:17:08 AM |
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