Post by flasportsacademy on Apr 6, 2015 20:16:56 GMT -5
The Tampa Bay Storm and the Portland Thunder of the Arena Football League, in conjunction with the Florida Sports Academy, is pleased to announce it will hold an open tryout on Sunday, May 17th on Orange Bowl Field at Carter Park (1450 W. Sunrise Blvd) with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. and testing starting promptly at 10:00 a.m.
This one-day tryout is open to interested players. All participants are competing to earn the opportunity to sign a professional contract with the Storm or the Thunder. Many players that have attended open tryouts in the past have found success including Michael Lindsey, Rodney Beamon and Arena Football League Hall of Famers Stevie Thomas and George LaFrance.
Participants will be able to take part in drills that will be conducted on Orange Bowl Field at Carter Park.
The camp will be directed by Florida Sports Academy staff and Tampa Bay Storm coaches. Representatives for the Portland Thunder will also be on hand. The coaching staff will evaluate players in combine exercises such as the 40-yard dash, 20-yard short shuttle and 20-yard L-drill as well as have their height and weight recorded. Immediately following the testing participants will participate in position and one-on-one drills.
Interested players are encouraged to pre-register. For those who register early they can go on-line www.floridaprepsportsacademy.org and download the application form. Then submit form with payment of $50 to Florida Sports Academy; 4031 NW 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33319. Pre-registration ends at noon on Friday, May 1st.
Players can also register the morning of the open tryout. Payment is $60 for those that register the day of the open tryout. Payment must be made upon arrival and by cash.
All payments are non-refundable.
Additional information
* The tryout will be conducted on turf (attendees should bring appropriate footwear)
* Water will be provided
* First-aid will be available - trainer is not available for taping
* This is a non-contact camp, no need for shoulder pads or helmets.
* Players must be older than 19 and completed high school eligibility
* Must bring a form of I.D.
*Kickers will NOT be evaluated at the end of the tryout
This one-day tryout is open to interested players. All participants are competing to earn the opportunity to sign a professional contract with the Storm or the Thunder. Many players that have attended open tryouts in the past have found success including Michael Lindsey, Rodney Beamon and Arena Football League Hall of Famers Stevie Thomas and George LaFrance.
Participants will be able to take part in drills that will be conducted on Orange Bowl Field at Carter Park.
The camp will be directed by Florida Sports Academy staff and Tampa Bay Storm coaches. Representatives for the Portland Thunder will also be on hand. The coaching staff will evaluate players in combine exercises such as the 40-yard dash, 20-yard short shuttle and 20-yard L-drill as well as have their height and weight recorded. Immediately following the testing participants will participate in position and one-on-one drills.
Interested players are encouraged to pre-register. For those who register early they can go on-line www.floridaprepsportsacademy.org and download the application form. Then submit form with payment of $50 to Florida Sports Academy; 4031 NW 34th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33319. Pre-registration ends at noon on Friday, May 1st.
Players can also register the morning of the open tryout. Payment is $60 for those that register the day of the open tryout. Payment must be made upon arrival and by cash.
All payments are non-refundable.
Additional information
* The tryout will be conducted on turf (attendees should bring appropriate footwear)
* Water will be provided
* First-aid will be available - trainer is not available for taping
* This is a non-contact camp, no need for shoulder pads or helmets.
* Players must be older than 19 and completed high school eligibility
* Must bring a form of I.D.
*Kickers will NOT be evaluated at the end of the tryout