Jacksonville Sharks to Hold Open Player Tryout on February 17

The 2012 South Division Champion Jacksonville Sharks announced Monday that the team will hold an open player tryout at on Sunday, February 17 at the Jacksonville University Football Stadium.
Registration for the tryout begins at 8:00 a.m. and the workout is set to start promptly at 9:00. The tryout will run until each player has been evaluated by head coach Les Moss and the entire Sharks coaching staff. The field is located on the Jacksonville University campus at 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211.
Those wishing to participate in the tryout must complete the 2013 Tryout Packet, which is available online at jaxsharks.com. On the day of the tryout, players are asked to bring the completed packet along with a payment of $80. Payment can be made with cash, a credit card or money order. Checks will not be accepted.
This year's tryout will consist of a combination of drills, including the 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle and various position-specific drills. The tryout is open to anyone over the age of 18 who has completed high school and is not currently under contract with any professional football team.
This marks the Sharks' second open tryout held this offseason, following the team's workout in Nashville, Tennessee on December 1. Several players who attended the tryout in Nashville, including defensive lineman Donte'e Nicholls, defensive back Cortez Stubbs and wide receiver London Crawford, have agreed to contracts with the Sharks and will begin training camp with the team.
For more information and to download the 2013 Tryout Packet, visit http://www.jaxsharks.com/team/tryouts.