Minnesota Vikings, Sallies star host football camp at Titus

Brian O’Neill, an offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings, who attended and played football at Salesianum hosted a youth football camp for nearly 300 children from 2nd to 9th grade. The camp will be held at Titus Sports Academy on Friday, June 14th, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. 

The camp consisted of many different football and agility drills that were being taught by fellow Salesianum grad and professional football player Troy Reeder  of the Los Angeles Rams as well as Titus trainers and some local football coaches and standout players. There was also a special guest appearance from Governor John Carney. 

State Championship head coach from Salesianum Gene Delle Donne was there to help quarterbacks and with him was Smyrna’s starting quarterback Jacob Tiberi. In the running back drills they had Delaware’s football player of the year Brian “BJ” Alleyne who led Salesianum in their state championship run. 

At the end of camp both Troy and Brian gave speeches to the camp’s invitees. Both wanted the camp goers to make sure they had fun, but enjoyed the drills that they were participating in, which got a loud yell of yes. They also had some other important messages they wanted to tell the kids and while they talked the kids listened. 

Reeder told the kids “Whether it’s high school sports, college sports, or professional sports, whatever you decide to do, it takes hard work, discipline and toughness”. 

O’Neill told the kids “there is nothing better than being on a team and being part of a team. Create really good relationships with your teammates and be the best teammate you can be. Sports are fun and it’s a great way to have fun with your friends so continue to have fun”. 

All kids received a camp T-shirt and a Minnesota Vikings bag. Brian, also surprised all the kids with tickets to the DFRC Blue Gold Football game which is this upcoming Friday June 21st at 7pm at The University of Delaware.