Philadelphia Soul to Hold Open Tryout on January 28
December 22, 2011 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (December 22, 2011) - The Philadelphia Soul will hold an open player tryout on Saturday, January 28 at the Philadelphia Eagles' NovaCare Complex located at One NovaCare Way, Philadelphia. Soul head coach Doug Plank, general manager Tom Goodhines and the Soul coaching and scouting staff will be evaluating all players in attendance. Kickers will be evaluated at this tryout.
"We continue to look at all prospects as we build a championship team," said Plank. "We were pleased with the talent level from the Philadelphia area last time and it will be interesting to see what we get on January 28."
The Soul found two players - Alfonso Hoggard and Jesse Cooper - from the last Soul tryout on Oct. 22 in Philadelphia and found three - Nyere Aumaitre, Jerome Hayes and Keith Stokes - that became starters from last year's open tryouts.
All participants can pre-register before Friday, January 27 at www.philadelphiasoul.com . The cost of the tryout is $60 for those who pre-register and $80 at the door by cash, money order or certified funds only. All fees are non-refundable. On the day of the tryout, registration will begin at 8 a.m., with stretching starting promptly at 9 a.m. Kickers should report at noon with the kicking tryout scheduled for around 1 p.m.
Players will be tested on their 40-yard time, broad jump and short shuttle with other position-specific drills and one-on-ones to follow. Please bring appropriate workout gear and shoes/cleats. Testing will take place on field turf - no metal cleats are permitted. A trainer will be on hand for emergencies only - not for player taping.
The Soul are also holding an Open Tryout in Carson, CA on Saturday, January 14. Check the www.philadelphiasoul.com/tryouts for details.
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