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Eagles Host Football Safety Clinic For Moms
On Wednesday, the Eagles hosted a Football Safety Clinic for moms at the NocaCare Complex to provide some Heads Up safety knowledge...

More than 200 Philadelphia-area moms took part in the free safety clinic

The event included education on proper equipment fitting, concussion awareness, and heat and hydration

The night began with presentations from several speakers

The presentations were held within the NovaCare Complex

Other NFL teams have previously hosted the mom's clinic

Jamie Apody of 6abc sports began the seminar

Eagles president Don Smolenski also participated

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman joined in on the seminar as well

The panel included Mindy Roseman, Gwendolyn Jenkins, Cindy Zordich, and WR Jeremy Maclin

Questions were welcomed during throughout the night

Head athletic trainer Chris Peduzzi provided information on heat and hydration

Dr. R. Robert Franks provided his professional medical advice on concussions

Equipment manager Greg Delimitros showed how equipment should fit

LS Jon Dorenbos modeled both the fitted helmet and shoulder pads

LS Jon Dorenbos provided a tour of the locker room for the moms

As always, there was time for pictures

LS Jon Dorenbos even joined in some pictures

LS Jon Dorenbos posing for pictures

The moms then headed onto the field to practice some pieces of USA Football's Heads Up Football program

Dick Adams, USA Football master showed the moms proper form when tackling

Dick Adams was excited to get started with the practice

Dick Adams was happy to help

The moms were happy to get warmed up for the practice

The NovaCare Complex was a great place to hold the practice

The moms traveled from all over the greater Philadelphia area

The moms were ready to get started!

The beginning to great tackling form

The clincic was a great hands on experience for the moms

The moms began to practice their Heads Up tackling

The event was fun for everyone

The moms practicing safe tackling

The practice included the proper way to brace the neck when tackling

The moms were excited to participate in the activities

A great turn out for the event

The enthusiasm echoed throughout the building