Former Temple cornerback Chris Hutton stood at the end of Mastery Charter North’s football field and watched proudly as kids ran drills at Open Door Abuse Awareness and Prevention’s Juneteenth 10U Combine and Clinic on Saturday.

“ODAPP is really every kid’s saving grace,” Hutton said. “They’re able to learn about self-awareness, how to express their emotions appropriately, and communicate and talk that out.”

Despite the heat, more than 60 boys aged 11 and younger and three local high school football teams — Northeast, Martin Luther King, and Vaux Big Picture — participated in the free event. Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis also made a guest appearance. Participants participated in drills on the field and learned about violence prevention techniques off the field.

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