Mike Rumph football camp back in Boynton in mid-July

Boynton Beach children will get a chance to play football with some of their heroes starting the second week of July.

Registration is under way for ages 8 to 15 for the Boynton Beach Police Athletic League’s Football Camp with the Pros, featuring Mike Rumph, former NFL defensive back, and Sabby Piscitelli of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Frank Ireland, the city's recreation supervisor, said the football camp concentrates on speed, strength and conditioning in the positions of quarterback, running back, receivers, lineman, linebackers, defensive backs, defensive line and special teams.

This year’s camp is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 9, 10 and 11 on the field at Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.

The cost is $75 per child, with lunch included. Registration forms are available at the PAL Office in the at Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center or online at www.bbpd.org/pal.htm.

Make checks payable to Boynton Beach PAL and send to Officer Bill Tome at 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435.

All proceeds benefit the Boynton Beach Police Athletic League. Tome said some kids have already registered but that they need more.

"It is slow right now but usually picks up," he said. "Fun is guaranteed with this event and kids leave better at this sport."

Tome said all the children enrolled perfect their sport by the end of this camp with tips from the coaches and pro football players.

For information, call Officer Bill Tome at 561-702-4887.

Mike Rothman can be reached at mkrothman@tribune.com.

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Mike Rothman
Mike Rothman graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Management. He grew up in South Florida and has been back working here since July 2006. Mike wrote for numerous publications previously including the Gainesville Sun, GatorBait Magazine and Inspin.com, where he was the NBA Expert.

When Mike is not hitting the streets of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach looking for stories, he can be found playing sports or spending time with friends.

He also enjoys provoking his fellow Hometown Downtown columnist, Dave DiPino, for the sake of good stories, of course. He can be reached at mkrothman@tribune.com or at 954-871-1233.