Some Players head home, others stay for summer school.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – With final examinations for the spring semester concluded, many of the Wildcats have returned home. Some players have remained in Lexington and are taking classes in the four-week summer school term, which runs from May 9 through June 6.
Most of the players will be in Lexington for the eight-week summer school term, June 8 through August 3.
Anthony Kelly to Represent UK at NCAA Leadership Conference: Junior wide receiver Anthony “Champ” Kelly will represent University of Kentucky student-athletes at the fourth annual NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference, which will be held May 28 through June 1 at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Kelly is one of 353 student-athletes who were selected from a pool of 885 nominees. The mission of the NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference is to provide an opportunity for student-athletes to participate in challenging and thought-provoking activities that will enable them to become better leaders on their campuses and in their communities. Student-athletes will improve their skills in communication, decision making, problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration. The conference also promotes better communication among student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty and communities.
Coaches in Recruiting Period: The Kentucky coaching staff is in the May recruiting period. During the month of May, coaches are permitted to visit high schools, meet with principals, teachers, coaches, and counselors, visit athletic combines, and evaluate athletic competition, such as spring football practice, baseball games, track meets, etc.
Kentucky Football Calendar: Here are some key dates in Kentucky football for the summer.
May 8 - June 6, Four-week summer school term June 8 - Aug. 3, Eight-week summer school term July 25-27, SEC Football Media Days in Birmingham, Ala. Aug. 4, Jefferson County UK Alumni Luncheon in Louisville, Coach Hal Mumme is guest speaker Aug. 6, Freshmen report Aug. 8, First freshman practice Aug. 9, Veteran players report Aug. 10, UK Football Media Day (morning) Aug. 11, First team practice Aug. 13, Fans' Day Aug. 23, Classes begin Sept. 2, Kentucky at Louisville
