As of December 22nd, 2025, we do not know whether new scholarships will be available for the 2026–2027 academic year due to major changes in university budgeting nationwide.
If you want to be considered for the team, please submit this application by the deadline above.
All applicants will receive an email between February 18th–22nd stating whether they are invited to the next step.
If scholarship availability is confirmed by February 17th, 2026:
- Select athletes will be invited to an in‑person tryout on March 13–14, 2026 at ETSU.
- Team selections and scholarship offers will be based on the tryout.
- Not all applicants will be invited.
If scholarship availability is still unknown on February 17th, 2026:
- Select athletes will be invited to a Zoom meeting on March 13th, 2026.
- This meeting will include a program overview and individual interviews.
- Final team invitations will be sent after interviews.
If scholarship approval comes after February 17th:
Scholarship levels will be determined later based on each new athlete’s performance, conduct, and contribution.
Please provide a working email address so we can contact you.
Questions: Satoshi Mizuguchi — harahara10@hotmail.com
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
You must submit 10 YouTube links:
Videos #1–3: Back Squat
- 3 sets of 3 reps at 76.5% of your 1RM
- Record all three sets in the same training session
Videos #4–6: Snatch
- 3 singles at 80%, 85%, and 90% of your competition best
- Record all three sets in the same training session
Videos #7–9: Clean & Jerk
- 3 singles at 80%, 85%, and 90% of your competition best
- Record all three sets in the same training session
Video #10: Body Mass
- Show yourself wearing minimal clothing (no hoodies, sweatpants, shoes, or extra layers)
- Step onto the scale
- Show the number on the scale
- Do not pause or stop the video
Snatch and Clean & Jerk must be done in the same session.
Back Squats may be done in a separate session. VIDEOS THAT DO NOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Video Requirements (All must be followed)
- Film from the side, showing your whole body (head to toes) and the end of the barbell for the entire lift.
- After each lift, show the weights on the barbell.
- For body mass, follow the steps listed above without stopping the video.
- All videos must be filmed between January 26th and February 8th, 2026.
We will only accept YouTube links.
Do not send Instagram, TikTok, or other platforms.
Do not send more than 10 videos or a link to your entire YouTube channel—extra videos will hurt your application.
