The University of Akron Athletics
Softball Walk-On Tryouts Set for September
July 27 | Softball
AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron softball program will hold walk-on tryouts for the 2011-12 season on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 1:00 p.m. at Lee Jackson Field. A mandatory informational meeting for those interested in walking on will take place Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 2:00 p.m. in the Stile Athletics Field House classroom.
To be eligible to tryout, each student must be enrolled full time at The University of Akron and cleared by the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse. Please bring proof of insurance and proof of a physical in the last year, along with the compliance review form listed above to the Aug. 24th meeting.
Participants will need to bring appropriate workout clothing and equipment to tryouts on Sept. 1. Akron Softball will provide bats and balls.
Players will be evaluated in the following areas: speed, fielding, throwing, hitting and short game (bunting and slapping). Pitchers will be evaluated in the following areas: location, movement, velocity and the ability to change speeds. Catchers will be asked to throw from home to second and will also be evaluated on their ability to field bunts and throw to the different bases.
To sign up or for further questions, email Associate Head Coach Julie Pratt at jpratt@uakron.edu or contact her at 330-972-4943.
