WHAT:
The fifth annual free of charge Charles Johnson Foundation Sports Academy and Community Weekend will be held in Johnson’s hometown. Students in 1st through 12th grades can participate in sports and educational clinics in football, basketball, dance, tennis, cheer and STEM. Johnson will have various NFL guests to help lead the clinics and emphasize the importance of hard work and a dedication to education.
 
 
WHO:
Carolina Panthers Defensive End and Hawkinsville-native, Charles Johnson will host his foundation’s fifth annual Sports Academy and Community Weekend at Hawkinsville High School. NFL guests scheduled to attend the event include:
 
NFL players from the University of Georgia:
Charles Johnson (From Hawkinsville, GA; Plays for the Carolina Panthers)
· Fernando Velasco (From Wrens, GA; Plays for the Buffalo Bills)
Ken Veal (From Cedartown, GA; Former NFL Player)
 
NFL player from the Georgia area:
· Frank Kearse (From Savannah, GA; Plays for the New England Patriots)
 
Carolina Panthers players and coaches:
Sam Mills (Assistant Defensive Line Coach, Carolina Panthers)
Mario Addison (Troy University; Plays for the Carolina Panthers)
Kawann Short (Purdue; Plays for the Carolina Panthers)
Dwan Edwards (Oregon State; Plays for the Carolina Panthers)
Ted Ginn (Ohio State; Plays for the Carolina Panthers)
Richard Rodgers (Assistant Defensive Backs Coach, Carolina Panthers)
 
Additional Guests:
· James Lee (South Carolina State; Former NFL Player)
· Drew Rosenhaus (NFL Agent)
 
 
WHEN:
Friday, June 17
11 am Registration opens
1-5:30 pm Clinics (basketball, dance, STEM)
5:30-6:15 pm Charles Johnson Huddle
5:45-8 pm Community Appreciation Picnic (including 2016 scholarship presentations, remarks from
Charles Johnson, music, dinner, etc.)
 
Saturday, June 18
9 am Registration opens
10 am-2:30 pm Clinics (football, cheer, tennis)
 
 
WHERE:
Hawkinsville High School
24 Red Devil Drive
Hawkinsville, GA 31036