Philadelphia Soul to Hold Open Tryout on November 23
November 21, 2013 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (November 21, 2013) - The Back-to-Back American Conference Champion Philadelphia Soul will hold an open player tryout on Saturday, November 23 at the Philadelphia Eagles' NovaCare Complex located at One NovaCare Way, Philadelphia. Soul head coach Clint Dolezel, assistant head coach Phil Bogle, general manager Tom Goodhines and staff will be evaluating all players in attendance.
The Soul found Rookie of the Year finalist, Ryan McDaniel, at last year's open tryout. McDaniel earned the starting job a few weeks into the season and finished with 65 receptions for 819 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also had an impressive 13 catches for 137 yards and two touchdown performance in this year's ArenaBowl.
A pre-registration fee of $60 can be applied using PayPal at www.philadelphiasoul.com before Thursday, November 21. Registration on the day of the event will require an application fee of $80 (cash or cashier's check only). A t-shirt will be included in the cost and 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.
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.
• Discuss this story on the Arena Football League message board...
Arena Football League Stories from November 21, 2013
- SaberCats Welcome Omarr Smith Back to San Jose - San Jose SaberCats
- Linebacker Goosby Returns to Soul in 2014 - Philadelphia Soul
- Philadelphia Soul to Hold Open Tryout on November 23 - Philadelphia Soul
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
