The @tha_athlete Instagram account and Flag Academy list a free football clinic for Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Pitzer College Merritt Football Field in Claremont.
The flyer lists the clinic from 10 AM to noon at 228 E Sixth St, Claremont, CA 91711. It also names Leah Davis as a special guest and says instruction will come from Coach Juice and Coach Mike.
At a Glance
- Listing: Flag Academy free football clinic
- Event: Aug 1, 2026
- Time: 10 AM-noon
- Venue: Pitzer College Merritt Football Field in Claremont
- Cost: Free
- Listed guests/instruction: Leah Davis, Coach Juice and Coach Mike
What Parents Should Know
Free local clinics are useful for parents who want a low-barrier way for players to get extra football skill work before committing to a league, camp, showcase or private training program. A short clinic can also help families see how a coach communicates, how the player responds to instruction and whether additional training makes sense during the season.
For SoCal Flag readers, this belongs in the training calendar rather than the league or tournament calendar because it is a short skills-focused clinic with a fixed date, time and venue. It should be treated as a training opportunity, not a formal tryout or recruiting showcase, unless the organizer publishes additional evaluation details.
The source post does not list a formal age range, roster limit or registration form, so families should not assume every player is automatically eligible. The safest next step is to message @tha_athlete on Instagram, confirm who the clinic is built for and ask whether a player needs to reserve a spot before arriving at the field.
Before Attending
Parents should confirm the age or grade range, whether players need to register by DM or another link, and what equipment is required. At a minimum, families should ask about cleats, mouthguard, flags, water and athletic clothing before heading to Pitzer College.
Parents comparing this with other SoCal training options should look at the same basic factors: date, distance, cost, coaching fit, skill focus and whether the event is meant for beginners, experienced players or athletes preparing for league play. Because this one is listed as free, the main questions are eligibility, capacity and whether attendance is first-come, first-served.
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