EXCLUSIVE: On a morning they’ll never forget, a group of schoolchildren received the opportunity of a lifetime as DJ Moore put them through their paces during an extra special Chicago Bears Mini Monsters clinic.
The esteemed wide receiver smiled from ear to ear as he threw the ball around and got stuck into the drills, helping over 600 kids fall in love with the sport he holds so close to his heart.
DJ Moore loved coaching the kids at The Chicago Bears Mini Monsters clinic
Blessed with sublime athleticism and palpable charisma, Moore made for the perfect person to inspire the kids to chase their goals.
Staged at the Manchester Metropolitan University, the clinic provided free coaching to the boys and girls, keen to learn the ropes of a game, that has given the NFL star a fantastic opportunity to establish his place among America’s greatest athletes.
With an emphasis on teamwork, eating well, proper hydration and participating in exercise, the sessions are designed to give the kids a fantastic experience while simultaneously providing them with the tools they need to live a healthy lifestyle.
The youngsters participating in the clinic had a great time, laughing away as they worked on all aspects of the game, slowly catching the very same bug that has spread around the US.
DJ Moore encouraged the children to give American football a try
Watching in awe as the enthusiastic children ran around with a twinkle in their eyes, an inspired Moore couldn’t help but reminisce about his early years in the sport.
In an exclusive interview with Sporf, he explained: “My daughter would love this. To come out here and see all the kids embracing American football is amazing.
“When I started playing Little League, it was set out like this. We were all getting to know each other. I loved making friends and meeting new people. Everyone came together, won games and made friendships to last a lifetime.
“We always want to include The Bears in everything. To have the youth coming up over here, knowing about The Chicago Bears is incredible.”
While some of the kids will have come away from The Mini Monsters clinic with aspirations of making it in the NFL, others will have simply enjoyed a fantastic day out, playing a sport that provides an opportunity to make friends and blow off some steam. Regardless, everyone went home having had a more than worthwhile experience.
DJ Moore reveals his greatest Chicago Bears moment
Gifted with an innate sporting IQ and an unrelenting will to win, Moore has solidified his place as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.
Always willing to go the extra mile, the talented player has endeared himself to fans, who can’t get enough of watching his magic on game day.
Throughout his time with The Chicago Bears, Moore has produced a plethora of epic performances. However, nothing quite compares to the night he managed 230 yards against The Washington Commanders, during an epic 40-20 victory.
With a spring in his step, the American put on a scintillating showing, leaving his opposition in the dust, en route to scoring three touchdowns.
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His astonishing 230 receiving yards were the second most in Bears’ history. The figure only just falls short of Alshon Jeffery’s 249 yards. In addition, it was the most by an NFL receiver since the Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase managed 266 yards in 2022.
The 27-year-old beamed: “It was a Thursday night game. I don’t know what came over me that day. I’m just glad it happened. That’s always something that’s in the back of my mind to beat this year. 230 yards is a lot, but I feel like I can do 240.”
Ultimately, whether it’s on or off the field, Moore shines, and he plans on doing so, for many a year to come.
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