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A camper spins past "defenders" during a running backs drill.
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Campers were put through a series of drills on offense and defense.
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The camp is for youths in third through ninth grade who wish to learn more about football.
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Between drills, many campers could be found throwing footballs around for fun.
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Assistant head coach Frank Lane gathers the campers together to explain what's coming next.
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Offensive line coach Wesley Wyatt demonstrates proper technique to his group of campers.
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One drill campers participated in is called "Escape from Baghdad," which requires one player to beat several blockers in succession.
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Mike Gottman not only leads instruction during the week, but he's also the camp's resident grillmaster.
Mid-week rains couldn't keep the eighth annual Mike Gottman Youth Football Camp from going strong.
The camp, always held at Durant High School's football practice field, drew 40 campers this summer and covered all the basics of offense and defense at the high school level. Gottman and his coaching staff helped the kids both learn the game and play it in scrimmages and flag football games.
"It's good to give back to the community," Gottman said.
