STATESBORO - The Georgia Southern football team, in conjunction with the athletic marketing team, hosted over 130 local kids Saturday at Allen E. Paulson Stadium for a Little Eagles Camp presented by Optim following the first scrimmage of the year.

Despite the hot temperatures, the entire team and staff took part in hosting the local youth to give them a chance to learn the game of football from those playing the game at one of the highest levels possible.

The kids were broken up into different stations such as passing, tackling and kicking, and put through some of the same drills the current team members have done.

Following the community event, members of Optim Healthcare gave a talk to the campers to talk about safety and health.

"This was a great way for us to give back to the community and I think our guys really enjoyed themselves," said head coach Chad Lunsford. "After a long week of camp and some hot temperatures, this was a nice way for us to give back to the community. Thanks to Optim and our marketing staff for putting this together and letting us help out and I hope everyone who came out enjoyed themselves."

The Georgia Southern football squad led the FBS in community service hours logged last season.

Georgia Southern Preseason Football Schedule
Date (Time, Location)
Sun., Aug. 11 No Practice
Mon., Aug. 12 (8:30-10:30 AM, Eagle Creek)
Tues., Aug. 13 (8:30-10:30 AM, Eagle Creek)
Wed., Aug. 14 (8:30-10:30 AM, Eagle Creek)
Thurs., Aug. 15 (8:30-10:30 AM, Eagle Creek)
Fri., Aug. 16 (8:30-10:30 AM, Eagle Creek; Eagle Creek Baptism; Operation Move-In)
Sat., Aug. 17 (9:15 AM, Paulson - Scrimmage #2; Statesboro Fan Fest/President's Kick Off)
Sun., Aug. 18 (8:45 AM, Paulson)
Mon., Aug. 19 No Practice (First Day of Classes)
Tues., Aug. 20 (4:50-6:30 PM; Paulson)
Wed., Aug. 21 (4:50-6:30 PM; Paulson)
Thurs., Aug. 22 (4:50-6:30 PM; Paulson)
Fri., Aug. 23 (6-7:30 PM, Memorial Stadium - Savannah; Savannah Fan Fest)
Sat., Aug. 24 No Practice

The game week schedule will be released at a later time.