MARQUETTE, Mich. - Northern Michigan football head coach Shane Richardson will be holding an open tryout for the 2023 NMU football team at the end of this month at the Superior Dome. The tryout time and date will be released soon.
 
In order to participate, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours for the fall semester at NMU and be in good academic standing. In addition and before you are permitted to physically participate in a tryout, Northern Michigan MUST be provided with the following information:

1. Documentation of a physical exam that was conducted by a MD/DO/PA/NP. This exam must
have occurred within 6 months prior to the start of your competitive season this past year.
2. Completed/signed "Pre-participation Evaluation" Form
3. Proof of Sickle-Cell testing
4. Signed "Consent to Treat Form"
5. Signed "Assumption of Risk Form"

Tryout information along with the above forms can be found HERE. 
 
All students interested in trying out must contact Assistant Coach Jeff Fantuzzi via email at jfantuzz@nmu.edu to solidify their spot at the tryout. The above items MUST be received by Northern Michigan University at least ONE WEEK PRIOR to your tryout. Northern Michigan University reserves the right to disallow physical participation by any prospective student-athlete when there is concern for your safety. Participants are expected to provide their own cleats and workout gear.