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Falcons Rise Up to Introduce New Physical Therapy Program at Gigi’s Playhouse

By lserpico | Published: April 27, 2012
On Wednesday, April 25, Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Justin Blalock, center Joe Hawley, offensive guard Andrew Jackson, offensive guard Mike Johnson, tight end Michael Palmer and offensive guard Garrett Reynolds participated in a dance therapy class alongside the children of Gigi’s Playhouse. Players also photos and signed autographs with the children. Gigi’s Playhouse is a non-profit [...]
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ATLANTA FALCONS AND NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE HOST HEALTH & SAFETY FORUM FOR LOCAL PARENTS AND COACHES

By lserpico | Published: April 24, 2012
On Thursday, April 19, Atlanta Falcons President & CEO Rich McKay, K Matt Bryant, WR Kevin Cone, OL Andrew Jackson and former Falcons LB Coy Wire teamed up with members of the National Football League’s medical community to host a health and safety forum on at Wynbrooke Theme School in Stone Mountain, GA. [...]
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Atlanta Falcons Host 5th Annual USA Football Youth Football State Forum

By lserpico | Published: March 19, 2012
On Saturday, March 17, the Atlanta Falcons hosted USA Football’s 5th Annual Youth Football State Forum at the team’s training facility in Flowery Branch. The State Forum provided an opportunity for youth football league commissioners and presidents from around the state of Georgia to hear from USA Football Executive Director, Scott Hallenbeck, and his staff [...]
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Atlanta Falcons Cornerback Christopher Owens Visits the Shepherd Center

By lserpico | Published: March 16, 2012
On Thursday, March 15, Atlanta Falcons cornerback Christopher Owens spent the morning visiting with patients at the Shepherd Center. During his visit, Owens spent time playing catch, signing autographs and providing encouragement to spinal cord injury patients. The Shepherd Center is a private, non-profit hospital devoted to the medical care and rehabilitation of [...]
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The Atlanta Falcons celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day

By lserpico | Published: February 1, 2012
The Atlanta Falcons visited Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy High School in Atlanta, GA to celebrate the 26th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on Wednesday, February 1. Cornerback Dominique Franks, offensive lineman Garrett Reynolds and wide receiver Kevin Cone were in attendance along with several Georgia State University female [...]
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November 14 – Youth/Prep Weekly Award Winners

By lserpico | Published: November 14, 2011
The Atlanta Falcons are pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 High School Coach of the Week presented by Russell Athletic, Captain in the Community presented by Russell Athletic, Youth Team of the Week and Cheer Squad of the Week for the Week of October 14. High School Coach of the Week presented by Russell [...]
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November 7 – Youth/Prep Weekly Award Winners

By lserpico | Published: November 7, 2011
High School Coach of the Week presented by Russell Athletic: Richie Marsh of Thomasville High School located in Thomasville, GA has been selected as this week’s NFL High School Coach of the Week. Each week of the season, the winner of this award will receive a plaque signed by Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith and a $1,000 [...]
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October 31 – Youth/Prep Weekly Award Winners

By lserpico | Published: October 31, 2011
The Atlanta Falcons are pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 High School Coach of the Week presented by Russell Athletic, Captain in the Community presented by Russell Athletic, Youth Team of the Week and Cheer Squad of the Week for the Week of October 31. High School Coach of the Week presented by Russell [...]
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October 24 – Youth/Prep Weekly Award Winners

By lserpico | Published: October 25, 2011
The Atlanta Falcons are pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 High School Coach of the Week presented by Russell Athletic, Captain in the Community presented by Russell Athletic, Youth Team of the Week and Cheer Squad of the Week for the Week of October 24. High School Coach of the Week presented by Russell [...]
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October 17 – Youth/Prep Weekly Award Winners

By lserpico | Published: October 17, 2011
The Atlanta Falcons are pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 High School Coach of the Week presented by Russell Athletic, Captain in the Community presented by Russell Athletic, Youth Team of the Week and Cheer Squad of the Week for the Week of October 17. High School Coach of the Week presented by Russell [...]
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