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Patriots, Harvard football players conduct clinic for special needs students from Boston and Chelsea

Print | Comments () Posted by Justin Rice May 6, 2012 12:17 PM

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Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett and Boston high school student Fred McAfee enjoyed a football clinic for special needs students at Harvard last week.

By Justin A. Rice, Globe Correspondent

New England Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett, defensive end Alex Silvestro, punter Zoltan Mesko and players from Harvard's football team conducted a football skills clinic last week for 125 special needs and at-risk students from Boston and Chelsea public schools.

Conducted at Harvard’s Jordan Field on Wednesday, the clinic included passing drills, strength exercises, punting instruction and an obstacle course.

The clinic was organized by AccesSportAmerica, a not for profit organization that inspires higher function and fitness for children and adults living with disabilities through high-challenge sports and training.

Justin A. Rice covers Boston Public school athletics. He can be reached at jrice.globe@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeJustinRice or @BPSspts.

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