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Panthers Receiver’s Youth Camp Fiasco Highlights Management Missteps
7/13/2026, 4:18:43 AM
What Went Wrong at the Planned Youth Camp
On Wednesday, July 1, a youth football camp advertised as featuring Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan failed to materialize at Reynolds High School in Asheville, North Carolina. Parents and children arrived to find no staff, coaches, or players present. The event had been promoted by FlexWork Sports Management, which claimed the camp would allow participants ages six to sixteen “to learn skills from Tetairoa,” obtain a photo with the star, and receive swag for a fee of roughly $100.
Background and Timeline
FlexWork posted a Facebook announcement on October 19, 2025, detailing the camp’s offerings. According to the Asheville Citizen Times, several parents received emails on May 17 transferring their registrations to a different camp featuring Panthers receiver Xavier Leggette in Charlotte; some of those emails arrived after the stated date. The Times reports that FlexWork later cancelled the camp in February, though it is unclear whether McMillan ever formally committed to the event. Reynolds High School’s coach Chandler Greer said the school attempted to inform FlexWork that the field would be unavailable on the scheduled date, but received no response.
Official Statements and Responses
A representative for McMillan told the Citizen Times that the player was not involved in planning and that the camp had been cancelled months earlier. Reynolds High School confirmed it contacted FlexWork multiple times without receiving a reply.
Criticism of FlexWork’s Handling
Observers note that FlexWork’s lack of communication left families out of pocket and created reputational risk for McMillan. Legal experts suggest that affected parents may be entitled to full refunds and that a lawsuit could compel the management firm to address the breach.
Verbatim Quotes
- “advertised the camp and was supposed to host it,” — Asheville Citizen Times report
- “did not respond to multiple requests for comment.” — Asheville Citizen Times report
- “If FlexWork isn’t going to respond to media efforts to address the situation, someone in North Carolina with legal authority to get their attention — and to sanction them accordingly — should.” — Asheville Citizen Times report
- “In this case, McMillan may want to consider legal action of his own against FlexWork.” — NBC Sports commentary
The incident underscores the importance of clear contractual agreements and responsive management when professional athletes are linked to community events.
