“We cannot always build a future for our youth, but we can always build our youth for the future.” Stijn De Backer applied this philosophy to practical execution when he created the Brussels Football Academy in Belgium in 2016. De Backer’s story in American football began in 2001, when he was fresh out of […]
Author: Shannon Grady
Mostarski Orlovi (Mostar Eagles): Zajedništvo kroz football
Napisao: Shannon Grady Preveo: Tomislav Pavić Lektorisao: Eldar Balta U maju 2017. Mostar je bio domaćin utakmice američkog fudbala između Sarajevo Spartansa i Dubrovnik Sharksa. Utakmicom su se željeli usprotiviti bilo kakvim tenzijama koje se znaju javiti na ovim prostorima, te na svoj način doprinijeti jačanju veza između dvije susjedne države. Nakon utakmice, mostarski Orlovi su krenuli […]
Women in Europe On a Mission in the American Football Community
Whether it be on the field or off of it, the women of Europe are working hard to fulfill their goals and aspirations in the American football community. Women are not only present in the American football environment – they are creating their own. With women becoming an increasing presence in management among men’s teams […]
The Mostar Eagles: A Lesson in Bridging Relationships Through American Football
In May 2017, Mostar served as the host for an American football game between the Sarajevo Spartans and the Dubrovnik Sharks. The game was a demonstration of the desire to combat any remaining tensions in the region, and attendance at this event allowed players to contribute directly to the increased unity between Balkan […]
