Football Walk-ons?

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ACvol3

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Does anybody know the procedure to walk on to the football team? I have a family member that played naia last year as a freshman and is looking to walk on at UT. Any kind of guidance would be great, thanks.
 
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I think you just extend one foot out straight in front of you and then shift your weight forward onto that foot. Then, pick-up your other foot and move it forward, shifting your weight onto it.

Repeat, as needed. I hope that helps.
 
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Man, I think it's simple as this. Your family member walks into Anderson Training Center, asks where the offensive or defensive coordinator's office is, goes there, and shakes the hand of whoever the senior guy present happens to be. Says, "I'm walking on to the team, I think I can contribute and I'd like the chance to show you. When's the next practice, and how do I get some pads?"

Then just follow whatever comes after that. :)

Good luck to him, excited for your family!
 
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It not quite that simple. You will first need to get Clearinghouse approval. For the most part, it is just a technicality.
 
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Speaking from all of zero experience. It might first be prudent for him to make sure he is eligible with the NCAA through NCAA Clearinghouse. Then go by the athletic facility and ask to speak to the director of football personnel to see what the process is for him to follow. My guess is going straight to a coordinator will either result in them not responding to emails or calls, or them telling him to go to someone else. Also it might be helpful for him to have a former high school or college coach contact someone on the football staff and put in a good word.
 
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VAVolsFan2009 said:
It not quite that simple. You will first need to get Clearinghouse approval. For the most part, it is just a technicality.
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Do u know how to go about that?

Another question- if he were to just go to school this year, and walk on next year - would he have lost a year of athletic eligibility? He started his freshman year of NAIA ball, so there goes one year.
 
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Bukowskified said:
Speaking from all of zero experience. It might first be prudent for him to make sure he is eligible with the NCAA through NCAA Clearinghouse. Then go by the athletic facility and ask to speak to the director of football personnel to see what the process is for him to follow. My guess is going straight to a coordinator will either result in them not responding to emails or calls, or them telling him to go to someone else. Also it might be helpful for him to have a former high school or college coach contact someone on the football staff and put in a good word.
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Yeah, That's what I said. He's been trained and coached by former UT players, so it seems to me like they could give him a contact/ put in a word.

I was thinking a couple years ago a story came out about a guy on staff that primarily managed the walk ons when there was a well known try out on campus
 
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ACvol3 said:
Yeah, That's what I said. He's been trained and coached by former UT players, so it seems to me like they could give him a contact/ put in a word.

I was thinking a couple years ago a story came out about a guy on staff that primarily managed the walk ons when there was a well known try out on campus
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if he has support of former UT player have that person contact Bob Welton. Welton should help or point to a staff member that can assist with what is necessary.
 
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VoL The Impaler said:
Hey, keep us informed if possible, love to hear how it goes!!
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Thanks. It's a pretty big leap of faith, because he had it made where he was last year (free school/playing time/etc), but I can't blame him for wanting to live out a dream.
 
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I know they hold actual tryouts for walkons. Here is a flyer from last year.
 

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Climb over the fence, in a helmet with dark visor. Don't talk to coaches or security.
 
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Walk-ons, preferred and otherwise, must meet NCAA eligibility requirements. This includes maintaining amateur status, as well as meeting academic requirements. To qualify as a walk-on, a player must be enrolled at the college, as a full-time student, prior to fall tryouts. Tryout dates for walk-ons are usually posted online or published in local newspapers. Incoming freshmen may benefit from having their high school football coach contact someone on the college coaching staff. In addition to NCAA eligibility requirements, some universities have school-specific guidelines. Refer to the school's athletic department website for details.
 
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Enki_Amenra said:
Walk-ons, preferred and otherwise, must meet NCAA eligibility requirements. This includes maintaining amateur status, as well as meeting academic requirements. To qualify as a walk-on, a player must be enrolled at the college, as a full-time student, prior to fall tryouts. Tryout dates for walk-ons are usually posted online or published in local newspapers. Incoming freshmen may benefit from having their high school football coach contact someone on the college coaching staff. In addition to NCAA eligibility requirements, some universities have school-specific guidelines. Refer to the school's athletic department website for details.
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Thanks
 
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