Of Europe’s 50 countries, 41 have American football teams with an estimated 1,500 teams spread throughout these countries. The sport’s widespread appeal in Europe is undeniable, however the extensive prevalence of American football in Europe will likely come as a surprise to many. In an effort to facilitate the growth of American football in […]
With the objective of facilitating the development of American football in Europe, The Growth of a Game has established a developmental camp system that will commence in 2016. As one of the many long-standing plans we’ve had since The Growth of a Game first launched, our camp system is aimed at long-term skill development […]
To any fan of American football, the story of the sport in Ireland is not only fascinating but also deeply inspiring. The sport is growing in Ireland at a faster pace than in almost every other country in Europe. The Irish American Football Association (IAFA) is the recognized governing body for the sport and […]
We’re living in a digital age. It’s time to rethink the financing of amateur or semi-pro athletes and sports teams. If you look at the websites of amateur sports teams, most of them seem to be stuck in 1998. The same problem occurs with earning profits. Most teams’ horizons end with sponsoring, ticket and […]
While conducting research for Travis Brody’s upcoming book, which aims to cover the past, present and future of American Football in Europe, Travis and I have collectively interviewed dozens of American football teams from nearly every European country. Altogether, this exploration is rapidly becoming the most exhaustive body of research in existence concerning American […]
You might think that a dairy farm is not the traditional launching pad for a professional football career, but then you might not know Kyle Newhall-Caballero. And yet, after stops with the Ivy League, the Oakland Raiders, and Prague, growing up on a farm seems to be by far the most traditional thing he’s […]
When I tell people that by the time I turned 22 I had already played American football for nine years, they’re often surprised and sometimes even amazed. Yet instead of donning a American football player. You may argue that for some positions such as linebacker or lineman, there isn’t much value in playing flag […]
American football in Europe is still in its formative years. Despite the fact that many clubs date back to the late 1970’s, that there are currently well over 1,500 teams peppered across 41 countries in Europe, and that the popularity of the sport within the many cultures of Europe is widely growing, most teams […]
Through extensive research and the assistance of The Growth of a Game community, we’ve compiled a list of European NCAA football players. One of our stated goals is to increase the public awareness of American football in Europe, and one of the ways in which we aim to do so is by acknowledging the prevalence […]
