NATS Combine Gains Interest In South Florida

A Miami Dolphins Press Release

This past weekend, National Athletic Testing System (NATS) hosted their combine for all high school football players around South Florida. This is the second year NATS has tested in Florida, and both years the Dolphins have offered their facilities to the program. The NATS combine is supported and is in cooperation with the Florida Athletic Coaches Association. This is a unique program that encourages high school students all across the nation to expand their education into college. This Saturday, there were students ranging from freshmen to seniors in high school...

NATS Kicks Off 2008 Testing Season

NATS is pleased to announce it's 2008 Combine Schedule. The testing season will open March 8, 2008 with the Florida Athletic Coaches Association's NATS Test in Miami, FL being hosted by the Miami Dolphins.

"We are very excited to be announcing the commencement of the 2008 combine season. NATS is an invaluable tool for our student-athletes who are setting their sights on college football and academics." said John Aaron, NATS National Director of Testing.

"NATS represents our best opportunity to provide our kids with a legitimate national platform to showcase their athletic and academic achievements to the colleges." says Grant Teaff, AFCA Executive Director...

Bucs to Host NATS Test for the 1st Year

"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will, for the first time, provide the team facility to assist the Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) in conducting this years Tampa Bay NATS test." Bruce Allen, Buccaneers General Manager, commented, "The Bucs are proud to be involved with FACA and NATS in this valuable AFCA program."

The deadline to register for the FACA NATS Test at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Practice Facility is Wednesday, June 27. High school players from graduating classes 2008-2011 may register online at www.nats.us. No walk-ups are permitted. The NATS Test will be conducted on Saturday, June 30, 2007.

Rams to Host NATS Test for 3rd Consecutive Year

"The St. Louis Rams will once again provide the team facility to assist the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) in conducting this years St. Louis NATS test. Michael Yarbrough, Manager of Community Outreach, commented, "The Rams are proud to be involved with IHSFCA and NATS in this valuable AFCA program."

The deadline to register for the IHSFCA NATS Test at the Russell Training Center (Home of the St. Louis Rams) is Wednesday, May 16. High school players from graduating classes 2008-2011 may register online at www.nats.us. No walk-ups are permitted. The NATS Test will be conducted on Sunday, May 20, 2007.

Dolphins to Host NATS Test for the 1st Year

"The Miami Dolphins are very pleased to be able to welcome these tremendous student-athletes, coaches and administrators to our training facility. We are proud to be involved with FACA [Florida Athletic Coaches Association] and NATS in this valuable AFCA program. This is another event showing how the Miami Dolphins continually support youth football and the South Florida community.", Twan Russell, Director of Youth and Community Programs commented.

The deadline to register for the FACA NATS Test at the Miami Dolphins Indoor Training Facility is Wednesday, June 12. High school players from graduating classes 2008-2011 may register online at www.nats.us. No walk-ups are permitted. The NATS Test will be conducted on Friday, June 15, 2007.

Colorado NATS Program a Big Hit with Players and Parents

The Colorado National Strength & Conditioning Association (CNSCA) held their annual NATS Test on Saturday, April 14th, at the Denver Broncos practice facility. Colorado is one of the 15 states which has activated AFCA's NATS program nationally.

By testing players in speed, strength and agility drills, NATS assists college recruiters with player evaluations, enables players to gauge their true baseline athletic ability and helps both players and parents navigate the recruiting process. Student-athletes participating in NATS also receive valuable NATS Test preparation videos and special interactive tools, assuring them of correct high school course schedule to meet NCAA academic standards.

Chargers to Host NATS Test for the 1st Year

The San Diego Chargers will, for the first time, provide the team facility to assist the Southern California Interscholastic Football Coaches Association (SCIFCA) in conducting this years San Diego NATS test.

Kimberley Layton, Director of Corporate & Community Relations, commented: "The Chargers are proud to be involved with SCIFCA and NATS in this valuable AFCA program."

The deadline to register for the SCIFCA NATS Test at the Chargers Park is Wednesday, May 9. High school players from graduating classes 2008-2011 may register online at www.nats.us. No walk-ups are permitted. The NATS Test will be conducted on Saturday, May 12, 2007.

Colts to Host NATS Test for 3rd Consecutive Year

“The Indianapolis Colts will once again provide the team facility to assist the Indiana Football Coaches Association (IFCA) in conducting this years Indiana NATS test. Bob Terpening, Colts Executive VP, commented, "The Colts are proud to be involved with IFCA and NATS in this valuable AFCA program.”

The deadline to register for the IFCA NATS Test at the Union Federal Football Center is Wednesday, July 18. High school players from graduating classes 2008-2011 may register online at www.nats.us. No walk-ups are permitted. The NATS Test will be conducted on Saturday, July 21, 2007.

NATS Graduates 11 NFC Candidates in Class of 2007

Each year, the National Athletic Testing System (NATS) pulls potential National Field Consultant (NFC) candidates from all corners of the country for intense and rigorous training. These National Field Consultants become the backbone of standardization, uniformity and player safety for all NATS tests nationwide. This year, 11 NFC hopefuls gathered in Sarasota, Florida for the rigors of this intensive instruction.

The primary goal of an NFC is to ensure all uniform standards are conclusively adhered to for each NATS test. Moreover, the NFC will assist, observe and evaluate he Test Director and staff to assure the utmost accuracy of all data compiled.

The New York State High School Football Coaches Association (NYSHSFCA) held their Inaugural NATS Test on Sunday, June 25, 2006 at Union College. New York is one of 15 states which will run NATS Tests during the 2007 testing campaign.

New York state test director and member of NATS Board of Review (BOR) Coach Nick Fitzgerald, is the Athletic Director and Football Coach at South Glens Falls High School. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of NYSHSFCA, as well as a National Field Consultant for NATS. He comments "By testing players in speed, strength and agility drills, NATS assists college recruiters with player evaluations, enables players to gauge their true baseline athletic ability and helps both players and parents navigate the recruiting process." Further, "Student-athletes participating in NATS also receive valuable NATS Test preparation videos and special interactive tools assisting them of the correct high school core course schedule necessary to meet NCAA academic standards." Coach Fitzgerald added "NATS benefits student-athletes not only here in New York, but all players who wish to have an accurate baseline measurement with which to compare themselves to their contemporaries locally, regionally and nationally."