The Donegal-Derry Vipers are challenging you to become a Viper for this coming season with Tryouts taking place both sides of the border on the next two Sundays.
This Sunday, tryouts will take place at the YMCA Ground, Drumahoe from 10am-1pm, and at Colaiste Ailligh Letterkenny the following Sunday 27th November 10am-1pm.
The Donegal Derry Vipers won promotion to the Intermediate ranks of the Irish American Football League in Ireland last season.
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They did this by going on a seven-game unbeaten streak to lift the IAFL2 Bowl Trophy after beating the Wexford Eagles in a hard fought final.
The Vipers had the perfect season and much credit has to go to the coaches Jason Brock a Chigaco native and Paddy Maguire, from Limavady.
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“Initially we’re looking at different strengths for different positions, speed and agility for receivers and corners and power and reactions for linemen,” says Maguire.
“Your best chance of becoming a Viper is to turn up and try hard. We as coaches can spot someone who is determined and is giving it there all.
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“We’ll be assessing your fitness and aptitude for various positions. Also we are a family so we’ll be assessing your ability to fit in with us as players and the team”.
A seven-year veteran Kyle McAneny says: “I want guys to show up and play. Take a breath , clear your head and just go for it.
“It’s okay to be nervous, there would be something wrong if you weren’t. As long as you are willing to listen, learn and give 100% Guarantee the rest will take care of itself”.
Two years ago when the Vipers started out they set their stall on one day competing in the top flight of the Irish American Football League, the Shamrock Bowl Conference, they are one step closer to achieving this after their breakout season last year but it can’t stop here explains head coach Jason Brock.
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He says: “We have amazing talent at this club with some really hardworking committed guys, but we cannot become complacent, we need fresh blood in the team each year and we need guys to show up for tryouts and push the current players for their positions.
“We as a club have a goal, it is my job to see that goal become a reality in the very near future”.
Everyone is encouraged to visit www.ddvipers.com to sign up for the tryouts, age, ability and fitness levels are no substitute for hard work determination and guts.
Everyone can become a Viper!
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