University of South Alabama Athletics

If you are a full-time student (min. 12 hours) at the University of South Alabama, or will be in the Fall of 2024, try-outs will take place on Thursday, August 31st.
For more information, e-mail Coach Brueske: pbrueske@southalabama.edu

To try-out:

• You must apply and be accepted to the University of South Alabama. If you are not enrolled at USA, you will not be able to try-out as a walk-on (per NCAA rules)
• You must email Track and Field Athletic Trainer: Zorrya Kelly  zkelley@southalabama.edu to collect a physical form. 
• Quad Testing Date: Thursday, August 29 @ 3:30pm

To Participate in Walk-On Try-Outs (MUST TAKE CARE OF ALL THESE ITEMS BEFORE THE TRY-OUTS):

• You must be accepted and enrolled at the University of South Alabama
• You must e-mail a copy of your transcripts and test scores to pbrueske@southalabama.edu
• You must complete the On-line Recruiting Form: Click Here
• You must complete the Tryout Release Waiver. Click Here
• You must complete the Newcomer Physical Form at the USA Student Health Center: Click Here
• You must complete the Sickle Cell Solubility Test/Waiver form at the USA Student Health Center, which is included with the pre-participation physical paperwork. Results MUST be received by medical staff prior to physical activity; lab results are usually returned within three business days. (Cost $22 – Athlete must plan ahead!).
• You must provide proof of current valid health insurance prior to the tryout (copy of front and back).
• Potential Walk-On enrolled at another four-year institution (MUST TAKE CARE OF ALL THESE ITEMS BEFORE THE TRY-OUTS):
• You must have been cleared by NCAA Eligibility Center http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
• You fall under transfer rules set forth by the NCAA: No member of the University of South Alabama Athletics Department may talk with you unless USA receives a release from your previous school (per NCAA rules).

Try-out will consist of the following tests:

• Quad Test: (Overhead back shot throw, Standing Long Jump, 3 Double Leg Hops for distance, 30 Meter Sprint)
• 150 Meter Sprint (15 Minute Break)
• 300 Meter Sprint

**2K Medicine Ball Overhead Forward Throw (for Javelin Throwers only)

Factors that influence the decision:

• Performance at the tryout 
• Present team strengths 
• Academic excellence
• Coaches evaluation
• Development potential
• Competition background
• Any other items deemed important by Coaching Staff.