PHILADELPHIA SOUL TO HOLD SECOND OPEN TRYOUT ON JAN. 29

PHILADELPHIA (January 14, 2011) – The Philadelphia Soul will hold a second open player tryout on Saturday, January 29 at the Philadelphia Eagles' NovaCare Complex located at One NovaCare Way, Philadelphia. Soul head coach Mike Hohensee and his staff will be evaluating all players in attendance.



The Soul signed five players – Nyere Aumaitre, Mike Gilmartin, Jerome Hayes, Matt Hewitt and Keith Stokes – from the team’s first open tryout in October.


All participants can pre-register before Friday, January 28 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. 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 7:30 a.m., with stretching starting promptly at 9 a.m. Kickers will also be evaluated at this tryout. Kicker registration begins at noon with their tryouts set to begin around 1:30 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.


Participants from out of town can mention “Philadelphia Soul” for a discounted rate when contacting the Wyndham Philadelphia-Mount Laurel at (866) 615-4234 or using the link on the website.


ABOUT PHILADELPHIA SOUL


We’re back! The 2011 season opens at the Pittsburgh Power on Friday, March 11. Home games will be played at Wells Fargo Center (formerly Wachovia Center). The Soul capped their previous five seasons with an ArenaBowl title in 2008. Season ticket plans are now on sale, fans may order by calling the Soul sales department at (215) 253-4900 ext. 3, or request contact from a representative by filling outthe form on www.philadelphiasoul.com.