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Tyreek Hill has been thrown down the gauntlet! On a rare occasion, the Miami Dolphins star wide receiver chose Hamilton for a youth camp to educate young guns about the game. But contrary to what was expected, Hill looked pale in the camp compared to the participating kids.

On Sunday, June 30, the 30-year-old visited the Golden Horseshoe in Hamilton to spend time with kids at a summer camp. The kids welcomed the athlete wearing his jersey from Hill’s Soul Runner, a premium athlete-wear brand. During this youth camp event, Tyreek Hill could be seen playing and teaching football while struggling against the kids who tried to defeat him in a tug-of-war.

In the latest post shared by Tyreek Hill, in collaboration with Soul Runner, on his official Instagram account, the athlete could bring energy to the camp. However, he experienced the power of the young athletes and required some water. In one photo, Hill can be seen struggling to pull the rope to his side while playing tug-of-war with the kids, who dominated the other side of the rope. It seems the struggle was quite exhausting and surprising for the professional athlete, who, in another picture, was shown being given water during the contest. Although the game’s result wasn’t revealed, the children must have given him a tough time in the challenge.

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Besides, in a black-and-white photograph, Hill could be seen surrounded by kids, mingling with them and enjoying their company. In another snap, Cheetah could be seen running and playing football with them, simultaneously teaching them the game’s rules. He shared the post with a caption saying, “Montreal Y’all Brought That Energy ⚡️⚡️! See You Guys Next Year!” along with tagging the photographers of the event – “@roarknorton , @marvoshoots.”

This youth camp came just a day after Hill’s wife, Keeta Vaccaro, highlighted the athlete’s words in her IG story. Hill recently conducted Soul Runner Speed Academy at Quebec’s Dalbe-Viau High School. However, his main purpose wasn’t just guiding drills. He also conducted life lessons for the young minds. Sharing words of advice, which was later posted by Vaccaro, Hill said, “You got to be different, dawg. That ain’t going to get you no offer. That ain’t going to get you paid. Everything you do has got to be with a purpose.

Hill’s Speed Academy focuses on multiple points, and it seems Cheetah is contributing successfully this offseason.

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Six key points for a Soul Runner member!

Tyreek Hill used the nickname Cheetah to refer to his brand. While playing for the Phins and possessing incredible speed in the league, he founded Speed Academy, Inc. for six core areas. This academy isn’t just about training; it’s where young footballers learn to improve their running, catching, and tactical skills. However, his focus goes beyond athleticism, as he aims to shape the next generation in six key fields: mobility, flexibility, strength, mechanics, power, and wellness.

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Children aged 6-17, who want to learn from the 2020 Super Bowl champ and see their future in the league, participate in the camp. Hill’s camp is popular, as about 225 young athletes experienced his enthusiasm firsthand while visiting Adventure Crossing USA once. Additionally, his camps are popular across cities like Jacksonville and Montreal.

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Hence, Tyreek Hill seems to be perfectly inspiring young kids to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential, in addition to guiding them in football.