IFL Iowa Barnstormers

Iowa Speedway President to Trade Running the Track for Running Routes

Published on November 10, 2015 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Iowa Barnstormers News Release


NEWTON, Iowa (November 10, 2015) - The Iowa Barnstormers Free Agent Camp kicks off Saturday, Nov. 14 in Pella, Iowa where players from around the country will work to earn a spot on the Barnstormers' 2016 roster. One implausible player hoping to land a roster spot will be Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small.

"I've been a passionate football fan since I was a kid, and when I heard about the open tryouts, I realized that it was an opportunity I couldn't pass up," said Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small. "By no means do I think this will be easy, but I've learned a few things about speed, teamwork, and aerodynamics in racing which will give me an advantage. I'm going to this tryout with high expectations, and I will be prepared to compete on Saturday. My training starts today, and my goal is to finish with more than just a commemorative Barnstormers Free Agent Camp T-shirt on Saturday."

Named one of the top 10 sports executives under the age of 30, according to SportsPro Magazine, Small will temporarily relinquish negotiating contracts and race sanctions in favor of reading defenses and running pass routes. The former high school basketball standout will be "coached" by current Iowa Barnstormers during the tryout.

"I am beyond excited to have Iowa Speedway President, Jimmy Small on hand at our free agent tryout in Pella in hopes of earning a contract," said Iowa Barnstormers Head Coach Joe Brannen. "It is a true pleasure to have a person of his caliber not only show interest in the storied tradition of our organization, but also have the excitement and determination he does for making our squad. As a coach at these workouts, one thing you are always looking for that can't be coached, is speed, something Mr. Small knows all about. We will have 2016 contracts on hand, and I am looking forward to seeing if Jimmy has what it takes to join our 2016 roster."

The annual open tryout will take place Nov. 14 at the Pella Recreation Center Field House in Pella. The tryouts are open to the public including Iowa Speedway race fans. Any athlete 18 years of age and older, non-college eligible and interested in playing for the Iowa Barnstormers Indoor Football Team during the 2016 season is invited to participate in the tryout. Registration opens at 11 a.m. CST with tryouts starting at noon.

For more information and to submit a registration payment and forms, go to www.theiowabarnstormers.com.

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