CHRISTUS Health to host free high school football combine in Tyler

(TYLER, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health will host a free high school football combine on Saturday, May 9, offering professionally administered performance testing to provide athletes with verified data that can support recruiting opportunities and athletic development.

The event will take place at APEC at 1543 E. Grande Blvd in Tyler and is open to student athletes from eighth grade through high school seniors.

Athletes will undergo a series of professionally administered tests, including a laser-timed 40-yard dash, pro agility shuttle, L-drill, vertical jump, broad jump and an optional 225-pound bench press. These evaluations offer athletes an opportunity to gain accurate insights into their performance, helping them stand out in an increasingly competitive recruiting landscape.

“This combine is about creating opportunities for young athletes in our community,” said Ryan Dupré, head strength and conditioning coach at CHRISTUS Health. “By providing access to high-level performance testing, we’re helping student-athletes take the next step in their athletic journey while also showcasing the resources we have available at our facility.”

The combine will feature start times based on grade level:

CHRISTUS Health Associates will conduct each event for all grade levels, and athletes will receive their results immediately upon completion. Participants may also opt to have a digital copy of their results emailed to them after the combine.

“For many student-athletes, getting noticed starts with having the right information and this combine gives them verified performance metrics they can confidently share with recruiters and coaches,” Dupré said. “Being able to provide that opportunity, at no cost to families, is something that means a lot to us.”

Athletes, coaches and families can learn more about participation and register for the combine by calling 903-939-2732 or visiting https://christus.io/combine.

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CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve. For more information, visit www.christushealth.org