WILX -- HOWELL, Mich. - VETLIFE, a local Michigan veteran non-profit organization, is looking for sons or daughters of veterans between the ages of 8 and 12 years old who want to take part in a free football clinic.

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The Little Troops on the Field football clinic is Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Howell High School Football Stadium. All registered children in attendance will receive a complementary t-shirt, snack, football, and autographs by former Detroit Lions football players. Children may bring one item for former Detroit Lions football players to sign, although they will also be receiving a complementary football that players may also autograph.

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The clinic is three hours long and experienced coaches from Howell High School along with former Lions players will be taking children through a training with an emphasis on teaching the game and improving techniques for all skill levels and positions.

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The organization says that parents are welcome to attend but are asked to remain seated in the bleachers during the clinic. An event photographer will be on-site taking photos that will be available for viewing on the VETLIFE Facebook page following the event.

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Since limited spots are available VETLIFE is asking families to only sign up if they truly intend to go, and to let them know if a cancellation is necessary so they can place another child in that spot.

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Families can register at: https://troopsonthefield-football.eventbrite.com

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Additional questions can be emailed to: contact@vetlifetoday.org

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