All Pro Dad encouraged kids to tackle fun drills while bonding with their dads and dad figures

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The All Pro Dad experience returned to TIAA Bank Field Saturday morning and Action News Jax was there for all the fun.

The event promotes fatherhood involvement, and former NFL linebacker Lonnie Marts made an appearance.

The event was hosted by the Tampa nonprofit Family First, and the Florida Department of Education.

It welcomed kids ages 4 through 12 to take on different drills with their dads or dad figures.

Jared Ochs, Director of Legislative Affairs for FDOE, told Action News Jax it was important for FDOE to show its support because studies show the more involvement a father has in a child’s life, the more the child will excel academically.

🏈 The @AllProDad experience is returning to TIAA Bank Field from 9A-11A. The event is hosted by the Tampa nonprofit Family First and @EducationFL. It promotes fatherhood involvement through fun activities! There are still spots avail for parents, & kids ages 4-12. @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com/z3abXQkMQc
— Jessica Barreto (@BarretoReports) April 17, 2021