DUBUQUE MINERS FOOTBALL | TRYOUTS 2026

Must be 18+ to participate 

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Registration: 10:00AM-10:45AM
Tryout Start Time: 11:00AM
Event End: 2:00PM
Location: Veterans Memorial Indoor Training Facility - University of Dubuque 

The Dubuque Miners are back for Round Two of our 2026 roster search, and this is your chance to step onto the turf and prove you belong under the bright lights! Following our electric first tryout, we're opening the gates once more to identify driven athletes who are ready to compete, elevate, and embody the Gold Standard. 

Whether you're a returning player, an overlooked underdog, or a rising standout ready to make a name for yourself, this is your moment. No hype. No shortcuts. Just opportunity. 

Your $20 Registration comes with a free event t-shirt. All money's brought in through this event goes directly toward the rental of the facility. There are extra event shirts available for sale, please follow the link provided on this home page. 

To ensure you receive an event shirt, please be registered or have ordered no later than 12/29/25 to give our partners at District 20 the time to get them printed!

SCHEDULE

10:00AM-10:45AM | Player Registration
Check in, complete your individual player card, receive your tryout card, and get warmed up. Please arrive early so the event can begin on time. 

11:00AM | Tryout Begins
Athletes will move through a structured series of drills designed to evaluate speed, power, agility, positional skill, field awareness, and overall football IQ. Expect some combine-style testing and competitive high-energy position work. 

2:00PM | Event Concludes
Coaches will wrap with final notes and next steps. Select athletes may be asked to stay after for brief conversations regarding roster invitations, OTA participation, and further evaluations. 

WHAT TO BRING

• Cleats (molded or turf recommended)
• Water or Sports drink (water is provided as well as some snacks, but is a good idea to bring own as well)
• Athletic apparel
• Any type of protective gear you typically train in
• A competitive mindset and willingness to work

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We evaluate athletes on more than just raw talent. At the Miners, we value:

• Effort and intensity
• Coachability and attitude
• Football intelligence
• Discipline and Teamwork
• A hunger to embody the Gold Standard both on and off the field

We are building a culture, not just a roster. 

WHY TRY OUT?

The Miners are quickly becoming one of the Midwest's premier developmental football organizations. Built by the community and committed to setting a new standard in professional development, structure, and opportunity. 
Players in our program benefit from:

• Helmets & Shoulder pads provided by the organization
• Free travel to away games
• Friday night meals before Saturday Game Days
• Top-tier training facilities and Game Day facilities (thank you to our generous partnership with the University of Dubuque!)
• Elite-level coaching
• Organized practices and OTA's
• Professional gameday experiences
• Media exposure, film access, and highlight support
• Community engagement opportunities
• A winning, player-first culture

If you believe you can contribute to that mission, this is your chance. 

FINAL NOTES

Arrive early, stay locked in, and give everything you have. Every rep matters. Every snap counts. On January 10th, we find out who is ready to join us as we build on the foundation of Year One and chase the next level of success. 

The work starts now. The Gold Standard starts here. 

GO MINERS!