The event was held at McKinstry’s alma mater, Pinson Valley High School in Alabama.
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry hosted his 1st annual youth football camp for young athletes at his alma mater Pinson Valley High School in Pinson, AL. The Birmingham native was selected by the Saints with the 41st pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
.@GaQMcK1 went back to Alabama to host his inaugural youth camp @SaintsinComm | @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/oXQGkU3F6w
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) July 6, 2025
The free event for children ages 7 to 15 included elite football training, skills, drills, contests and more. Campers also received group photos with McKinstry as well as a limited-edition camp t-shirt.
McKinstry was joined by several former and current members of the Crimson Tide including Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Tim Keenan, Terrion Arnold and Malachi Moore.
He told WVUA, “Being here from Alabama you know just showing these kids guys that you have seen on tv that actually have played for the University of Alabama. Growing up here in Birmingham you always hear every kid wanna go to Alabama.”