By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
The Topeka Area Football Coaches Association will host its annual Junior Day Combine on May 1 at Shawnee Heights for football players interested in playing at the college level.
The combine, scheduled for 4 to 5:30 p.m., will be an opportunity for area high school athletes to get exposure in front of college coaches.
Topeka West senior Malachi Berg runs a 40-yard dash during the 2022 Junior Day Combine at Shawnee Heights. [File photo/TSN]
Rebound Sports and John Burns’ athletic training class from Washburn University will assist with the testing.
There will be representatives from NCAA Division II, NAIA and junior college programs in Kansas and the Midwest area at the combine and prospect information and combine results will be available to every college that recruits the Topeka area.
Ninety-seven players were on hand for last year's combine while approximately 20 colleges had representatives on hand.
Players need to bring running shoes, cleats and water.
The cost for attending the combine is $10 and can be paid the day of the combine.
If you are attending the combine, please scan the completed registration form and email the information to Shawnee Heights football coach Jason Swift at
Check-in and registration will begin at 3:30 p.m. on May 1 on the west side of the Shawnee Heights stadium. In the event of inclement weather, the combine will be held inside.
The combine will include:
• 40-yard dash (electronically timed).
• Standing long jump.
• Vertical jump.
• Pro-agility 5-10-5 shuttle.
• Bench press (maximum reps at 185 pounds).
• 3 cone L drill.
• 1 on 1 route running and lineman agility drills.
• Specialties -- punters, kickers may kick (bring a ball).
For more information, contact coach Swift at
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JUNIOR DAY COMBINE
Bring $10 cash or check payable to TAFCA and registration form to Shawnee Heights High School on May 1st. Email or Scan Information to
Athlete’s Name_______________________________ High School_________________________ Class of 20______
Phone_____________________ HT: _______ WT: _______
Positions: Offense_________ Defense _________ Specialties __________
Parents/Guardians_________________________________
1st Emergency Contact_________________________ Emergency Phone_________________________
I hereby register this person to participate in the TAFCA Junior Day Combine to be held at Shawnee Heights High School. I understand that TAFCA and USD #450 will not provide any insurance. I hereby release the combine employees, TAFCA, Washburn University, Rebound Sports and USD #450 from any liability for all injuries or damages while participating or otherwise engaged in any activities connected with the combine.
The undersigned agrees to assume all risks and recognizes that despite reasonable safety precautions, injury can occur whenever one engages in physical activity. If an emergency arises, I authorize emergency treatment and hospitalization by the combine personnel.
Parent or guardian signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ______________
