Media report on UMaine youth sports camps

WABI (Channel 5) and WVII (Channel 7) reported on youth summer sports camps held at the University of Maine. During a talk with members of the high school football camp, University of Maine football head coach Joe Harasymiak shared what he hopes players of all ages can gain in the summer to be ready for the fall, WABI reported. “Once you hit the high school level, the summer is important for your development,” Harasymiak said. WVII spoke with participants and coaches of the youth basketball camp. Several UMaine basketball players volunteer to help facilitate drills and serve as referees for scrimmages, WVII reported. “They probably got to where they are as a Division I basketball player at the University of Maine because somebody helped them,” said Bob Walsh, UMaine basketball head coach. “So they’re willing to give back a little bit and try to help young kids achieve their goals in basketball, as well.” WVII also reported on a no-pads football youth camp.