College Football/Try outs

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Expert: - 7/31/2007


Question
What would be the best way to inquire; or who would be best person to contact in regards to getting information about tryouts for a Div 1 school?  (in my case Univ of Iowa)

Answer
Fran
The best way is to contact the head coach or the men's athletic director or Eric Johnson - Recruiting Coordinator.  Offices for the staff of the football program at the University of Iowa are located at the Richard O. Jacobson Athletic Building just north of the University of Iowa Recreation Building and historic Kinnick Stadium, and south of the Kenyon Practice Facility. Metered public parking is located immediately west of the facility. Upon arrival, visitors should enter the Richard O. Jacobson Athletic Building and check in with a receptionist.


Here's how you can contact staff of the University of Iowa football program.

Mailing Address
Hayden Fry Football Offices Jacobson Athletic Building 930 Stadium Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1020

Telephone Number
(319) 335-8943

FAX Number
(319) 335-8915

Here is a list of the staff members:
Kirk Ferentz - Head Coach
Ken O'Keefe - Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks
Norm Parker - Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers
Chris Doyle - Strength and Conditioning
Lester Erb - Receivers and Special Teams
Carl Jackson - Running Backs
Eric Johnson - Recruiting Coordinator and Tight Ends
Rick Kaczenski - Defensive Line
Reese Morgan - Offensive Line
Phil Parker - Defensive Backs
Darrell Wilson - Outside Linebackers and Special Teams
Bill Dervrich - Director of Football Operations
James Dobson - Strength and Conditioning Assistant
Seth Wallace - Defensive Graduate Assistant Coach

I hope this helps.  You should contact them ASAP as the season and summer practice is about to start.

Best of Luck,

Vic Winnek

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