Northern Indiana Regional Football Combine

Description:
Northern Indiana Regional Football Combine
U.S. Army Presents: 2nd Annual Northern Indiana Regional Football Combine
May 12, 2012

Mission:
United States Army South Bend Recruiting Company will host the 2nd Annual Northern Indiana Regional Football Combine for school year 2011 - 2012 freshman (9th), sophomore (10th), junior (11th) and senior (12th) high school football players who played on a school designated team in Northern Indiana. It is our objective to provide players who typically do not receive exposure throughout the football season an opportunity to be seen by college football recruiters.

The 2nd Annual Northern Indiana Regional Football Combine will take place at:
Jackson Intermediate School
5001 Miami Street
South Bend, Indiana 46614

In-Procesing begins at: 8:30 AM (EST)

Registration: Due to the success of last year’s combine, we are only accepting the first 500 players who meet all registration requirements and pay a $20.00 registration processing fee. Participants will be required to fill in registration information online at www.nirfc.com. Instructions are outlined on this web site to complete registration process.

OPTIONAL: 2012 NIRFC VIDEO FOR ONLY $15.00*
*Video must be purchased as a package with the 2012 NIRFC Registration Processing Fee to qualify for this discount. When purchasing your registration fee online, look for 2012 NIRFC Registration Fee/Video Combo (Package price - $35.00).

The 2012 NIRFC video can be purchased separately at the full retail price by contacting Flinstone Media directly at sales@flinstonemedia.com.

Open Registration Date: March 1, 2012
Close Registration Date: April 30, 2012


Descriptions of Items Being Tested:

1. Height:

The height of each participant will be measured and recorded by combine staff.

2. Weight:

The weight of each participant will be recorded by combine staff.

3. Bench Press:

This test will measure the upper-body strength of the participant.
Procedure: The individual player will be given a choice to lift one of three selected weight set (135pds, 185pds, or 225pds). The participant will be given points based on the level of weight he chooses and the amount of reps he successfully completes.

4. Medicine Ball Toss:

This test will demonstrate the participant’s upper-body strength and power.
Procedure: The participant will kneel down with his back straight, chest facing the throwing lane, thighs parallel and feet positioned so that his shoelaces are flat or flush to the floor. The player will grab a 3kg medicine ball at his sides with both hands he will then raise the ball overhead, extending the arms. In a coordinated motion resembling an explosive chest pass, the player will release the ball forward using a trajectory of about 30° to 40° above horizontal. Keeping his elbows elevated during the throw to insure proper release and maximal distance. Knees should not move off pad prior to throw. Athlete finishes with arms fully extended and palms outward, following through with both hands landing in front of line to support torso.

5. 40 Yard Dash:

This test will measure the overall speed of the participant.
Procedure: The participant will line up on the starting line with an electric timer synchronized on his person. Once the participant crosses the finish line his time will be recorded and annotated.

6. Short Shuttle:

This test will measure the speed, explosion, and body control of the participant. This test will also demonstrate the player’s ability to change direction (agility).
Procedure: Three marker cones are placed along a line five yards apart. The participant straddles the middle line and puts one hand down in a three-point stance. The participant can start by going either to the right or left direction. For example, on the signal 'Go' the player turns and runs five yards to the right side and touches the line with his right hand. He then runs 10 yards to his left and touches the other line with his left hand, then finally turns and finishes by running back through the start/finish line. The participant is required to touch the line at each turn.

7. Vertical Jump:

This test will measure how high the participant can elevate himself off the ground from a stand-still position.
Procedure: The athlete’s vertical jump will be measured by an infrared laser placed at ground level. When an athlete jumps and breaks the plane of the laser with his hand, the height at which this occurs is measured and recorded.

8. Broad Jump:

This test will measure the participant’s explosive leg power.
Procedure: The participant stands behind a line marked on the ground with feet slightly apart. A two foot take-off and landing is used, with swinging of the arms and bending of the knees to provide forward drive. The player attempts to jump as far as possible, landing on both feet without falling backwards. The athlete cannot step back. The measurement of the jump will be recorded.

Description of Position Drills:
1. Quarterback – 2 to 3 position drills will be ran for this position in time allotted.
2. Running back - 2 to 3 position drills will be ran for this position in time allotted.
3. Receivers - 2 to 3 position drills will be ran for this position in time allotted.
4. Offensive Lineman- 2 to 3 position drills will be ran for this position in time allotted.
5. Defensive Lineman - 2 to 3 position drills will be ran for this position in time allotted.
6. Defensive Linebacker - 2 to 3 position drills will be ran for this position in time allotted.
7. Defensive Backs - 2 to 3 position drills will be ran for this position in time allotted.
8 Kicker and Punter – Participants will demonstrate accuracy and power abilities.