Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech football is preparing to start the next phase of its offseason workouts this week.
Following a successful Phase One, which occurs during the winter and focuses on fundamentals, strength and conditioning, mental toughness and competition, the script now flips to Phase Two.
Phase Two, commonly referred to as spring ball, provides head coach Brent Pry and staff the opportunity to install their base schemes and employ more strategic player development.
Continuity will be a huge boon for the Hokies this offseason, with 86 percent of their productivity returning from 2023 and 11 members of the coaching staff receiving contract extensions through at least 2026.
"I'm just as excited about the retention of our staff as I was about the retention of our players," Pry reflected during Tuesday's press conference. "Stability, and consistency, especially when you believe in a process is critical."
The program will have 15 practices during the spring to evaluate talent and focus on specific areas of improvement.
"What we're looking for this spring from an objective standpoint, is certainly we want to establish an identity," defensive coordinator Chris Marve stated. "One that plays consistent, that plays together, plays extremely fast and creates mayhem in ways that I know that we can."
Alongside fellow coordinators Tyler Bowen and Stu Holt, there will be chances to leverage the talent and production returning from last season and discover what newcomers can offer. The Hokies welcomed 15 signees and four transfers during National Signing Day back in December.
Of the new additions, 16 student-athletes arrived as mid-years and participated in Hunger Drills. The newcomers were able to establish their competitive spirit in front of teammates and coaches.
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Tech will have 14 practices before the 2024 spring game, presented by PMSI, on Saturday, April 13. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET in Lane Stadium.
More specifics will be released in the coming weeks. Fans can join our interest list to be the first to know when additional details are made available.