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Post by bigdog2003 on Nov 11, 2009 9:27:31 GMT -6
I was wondering how you would go about finding somewhere overseas to coach. I am graduating college in the spring of 2011, and was thinking of trying to do something like that while I could.
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Post by diesel11 on Nov 11, 2009 9:39:22 GMT -6
www.europlayers.comfill out a free profile here, it is a collective website to european teams looking for players and coaches. i did this in 2008 out of a whim and ended up as the HC of a pro club team in Sweden, best 6 months of my life.
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Post by coachweav88 on Nov 11, 2009 9:40:52 GMT -6
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Post by bigdog2003 on Nov 11, 2009 9:50:47 GMT -6
Thanks for the responses so far. I will look into them.
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Post by airraider on Nov 11, 2009 9:51:08 GMT -6
www.europlayers.comfill out a free profile here, it is a collective website to european teams looking for players and coaches. i did this in 2008 out of a whim and ended up as the HC of a pro club team in Sweden, best 6 months of my life. What is the pay for such a gig? Is it enough to live on? What if you were married?
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Post by julien on Nov 11, 2009 10:12:47 GMT -6
...and if you want to coach in one of the most beautifull country of the world ;D (France!)... You can reach me easily on this board.
That said, europlayers.com is a good website. As profootballinternational.com (that one allows you Coaches to get paid in USD).
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Post by airraider on Nov 11, 2009 10:16:03 GMT -6
...and if you want to coach in one of the most beautifull country of the world ;D (France!)... You can reach me easily on this board. That said, europlayers.com is a good website. As profootballinternational.com (that one allows you Coaches to get paid in USD). My wife wants to study in France so she can add French to her certification.. I wouldnt mind coaching over there for a year as long as the money is comparable.. Dont want to fall farther into debt and such..
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Post by julien on Nov 11, 2009 10:28:49 GMT -6
[/quote] My wife wants to study in France so she can add French to her certification..
I wouldnt mind coaching over there for a year as long as the money is comparable..
Dont want to fall farther into debt and such..[/quote]
Shoot me an email Coach.
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Post by bigdog2003 on Nov 11, 2009 14:43:11 GMT -6
What time of the year do most foreign teams play in?
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Post by Fishbone on Nov 11, 2009 15:53:15 GMT -6
In Finland our season starts in may and ends in september.
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Post by julien on Nov 12, 2009 0:26:01 GMT -6
What time of the year do most foreign teams play in? North European Teams play during summer. South European Teams during winter/spring... So if you want to coach in Europe without missing US HS season, you've got to think North (Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia...)
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Post by coachinghopeful on Nov 13, 2009 23:24:33 GMT -6
This is something I would love to do, too, maybe for a summer. If only I knew a different language or two...
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Post by julien on Nov 14, 2009 5:35:53 GMT -6
This is something I would love to do, too, maybe for a summer. If only I knew a different language or two... Language is not a great issue... As far as I know most of Scandinavian or German speak english well. It could be an issue in Southern Europe.
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Post by coachweigelt on Nov 14, 2009 6:58:06 GMT -6
if someone is interested in coaching in germany, netherlands or denmark during any summer, please shoot me an email with your CV I will pass it on to selected clubs in germany!
Coach Weigelt
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Post by formrbcbuc on Nov 14, 2009 14:18:24 GMT -6
Probably a dumb question, but I know some high schools in Mexico play American football, but i it played in South America at all?!?!?!
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Post by tedseay on Nov 14, 2009 15:34:17 GMT -6
Probably a dumb question, but I know some high schools in Mexico play American football, but i it played in South America at all?!?!?! Coach: I'm not aware of any organized leagues south of Panama...
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Post by formrbcbuc on Nov 14, 2009 20:22:09 GMT -6
Thanks, just wondering as my fiance is deciding whether she wants to study Mexican Native Americans or south American Native Americans. IT also doesn't hurt that I'm pretty fuent in spanish, thanks for the info!
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Post by rgrmaverick on Nov 14, 2009 21:01:50 GMT -6
Not overseas but Canada could be interesting for you
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Post by k on Nov 14, 2009 21:32:42 GMT -6
Probably a dumb question, but I know some high schools in Mexico play American football, but i it played in South America at all?!?!?! I know of two leagues in Brazil. Both are near Rio. One plays in the sand without pads (still full tackle) the other on grass in pads. Getting equipment there is VERY expensive hence the sand + no pads thing.
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Post by julien on Nov 15, 2009 4:33:14 GMT -6
I know of two leagues in Brazil. Both are near Rio. One plays in the sand without pads (still full tackle) the other on grass in pads. Getting equipment there is VERY expensive hence the sand + no pads thing. That's right K. One of my friend plays for the Imperadores de Rio. This is the first year of the league (with pads)...
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Post by baraboo99 on Nov 16, 2009 2:16:43 GMT -6
I've been coaching in Europe since 2002, and now I have settled down in Denmark. I make about $1000 a month, but I have to say that this is very rare. Most teams do not have the finances to spend big money on american coaches and instead spend it on an american QB or RB for a few months. If you are still young enough to play a little then you can find your value will go up greatly.
But the experience is definitely worth it. Everyone for the most part speaks english, and experiencing new cultures and people is rewarding in itself. Sure I could go back to the States and coach but to be honest I have a lot more fun coaching here, even with the limitations.
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Post by coachinghopeful on Nov 16, 2009 2:22:14 GMT -6
I've been coaching in Europe since 2002, and now I have settled down in Denmark. I make about $1000 a month, but I have to say that this is very rare. Most teams do not have the finances to spend big money on american coaches and instead spend it on an american QB or RB for a few months. If you are still young enough to play a little then you can find your value will go up greatly. So what exactly is "playing shape" over there? I'm 29, rather large, and still in ok health, though I'm not exactly an athlete these days...
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Post by julien on Nov 16, 2009 5:30:17 GMT -6
I've been coaching in Europe since 2002, and now I have settled down in Denmark. I make about $1000 a month, but I have to say that this is very rare. Most teams do not have the finances to spend big money on american coaches and instead spend it on an american QB or RB for a few months. If you are still young enough to play a little then you can find your value will go up greatly. So what exactly is "playing shape" over there? I'm 29, rather large, and still in ok health, though I'm not exactly an athlete these days... Coach, I once had a 39years old overweight bus driver on my roster... I think you will be ok ;D
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Post by jjkuenzel on Nov 17, 2009 0:12:34 GMT -6
Guys
I just got back from coaching in Austria in the top league there. One of the best experiences of my life. If you are young, single, have an open mind and want an adventure it is a great opportunity. It can also work if you are retired. I hate to say it, but if you have a wife and/or kids it is not a great option.
The football is played at a pretty high level in the top leagues. The farther you go down, the lesser the ball players. Americans are brought over there to be difference makers both coaches and players alike.
If anyone is interested in learning more, feel free to PM me.
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Post by bobgoodman on Nov 17, 2009 16:41:22 GMT -6
Probably a dumb question, but I know some high schools in Mexico play American football, but i it played in South America at all?!?!?! Yes, at least in Argentina and Brazil. One league organizer posts fairly regularly at forum.officiating.com .
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