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Post by scb12 on Jan 6, 2015 15:08:43 GMT -6
I will be speaking during the international session. Would be great to meet all of you!
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Post by scb12 on Dec 25, 2012 22:23:11 GMT -6
I've been playing/coaching in Europe for eight years now. Euro players is the way to go 100%.
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Post by scb12 on Feb 15, 2009 16:11:28 GMT -6
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Post by scb12 on Feb 10, 2009 11:17:30 GMT -6
Maybe this year when I return. Still a dream to get down there eventually.
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Post by scb12 on Feb 10, 2009 7:07:15 GMT -6
For any of you that have ever played/coached in Europe or have wanted to, I am now entering my fourth year overseas and have finally started a blog. I will do my best to update it several times a week. I hope some of you find it as interesting as Ted Seay does! americanquarterbackineurope.blogspot.comThanks!
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Post by scb12 on Jan 26, 2009 10:09:39 GMT -6
I know that there is the "introduce yourself" section above, but a lot of people are very basic in their introduction. I would love to hear where all of the coaches are now...team, location, and level/division.
For me, I am currently coaching for two programs:
*Kragujevac Wild Boars (Serbia), Co-Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator *North Dakota State College of Science (Juco), QB/RB Coach
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Post by scb12 on Nov 7, 2007 17:40:24 GMT -6
Also, any information on United States Sports Academy would be appreciated...thanks!
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Post by scb12 on Nov 7, 2007 10:42:09 GMT -6
Thanks for the help guys. Does anyone have any hookups or good job board sites? I am a QB and would be comfortable coaching any skill position on offense or preferably being offensive coordinator.
I have called my own plays in Europe the past two seasons with great success. This year I played for a team that had not won more than four games since 2001 and led them to an 11-1 record and to the championship game.
If I received an opportunity to coach a bigger (or small, successful program) with a great head coach then I would settle for a position coaching job.
I do not want to settle as a position coach for a program that has bad leadership in front of me that does not know we're they are doing (plenty of that at the small schools down here). I would prefer to be offensive coordinator in that type situation.
Lastly, I want to go somewhere that I can ACTUALLY coach. I've saw too many programs where assistants are just placeholders...I want to be able to apply my knowledge/ideas.
I am very knowledgeable and very dedicated. I know that there's always more to learn but I am confident with myself and I have the work ethic to put in 12-15 hour days. I love studying film, putting together game plans, and teaching the game (a big reason I love playing/coaching in Europe).
My professional career should never interfere with coaching (especially if I'm just doing it in-season), because the only league that plays in the fall is NFL and I'd obviously already be there if I had that kind of ability. AND if I ever found a good enough coaching situation, I'd hang up my cleats to coach year round because that is where my passion lies.
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Post by scb12 on Nov 7, 2007 3:46:46 GMT -6
I have been playing football at the lower professional level for the past three years (Europe/Indoors) and will be going back to Europe from January-June. When I return, I would like to find a coaching job for next fall at the high school or small college level.
I do NOT have my bachelors degree yet. I still have about 50 hours until I graduate. I am from Arkansas and I do not believe I would be able to get paid to coach at the high school level here without a degree. Are there any states where it is allowed??
I will most definitely finish up college, but right now things are going too well with my playing career.
Another thing that I came across online today...the United States Sports Academy (www.ussa.edu) offers bachelor's degrees with most of the work being over the internet, provided you can transfer over 50 credit hours there (which would be no problem). They offer bachelor's degrees in sports coaching, sports management, and sports studies.
I know that the USSA is very good for getting your masters degree, but does anyone know if a bachelor's degree in sports coaching from there would fulfill the requirements needed when applying for jobs at the high school or college level? I have plenty of solid references from coaches with college and professional experience, I just need to get everything else worked out.
Thanks for your time and if anyone can answer these questions (or point me in the right direction for a job in the fall) then I would be greatful!
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Post by scb12 on Mar 7, 2007 21:30:47 GMT -6
I'm not sure where to put this, so I figured general board would be best.
What are the best QB shoulder pads for adults? My team in Europe will be buying me any pair that I want.
Last season I used Schutt Lightning QB/WR pads and they worked pretty well.
Any suggestions/info would be great.
Thanks.
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Post by scb12 on Mar 7, 2008 19:22:26 GMT -6
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Post by scb12 on Jan 25, 2007 16:53:25 GMT -6
I am 22 yrs. old and from Arkansas. Played QB/DB throughout pee-wee, junior high, and high school. Played college baseball for three years and decided to play football my fourth year of college. I ended up making all-conference in my first and only year of college ball. I received a lot of interest from teams overseas, as well as indoor teams here in the states.
I played in Switzerland in 2006 and signed a contract with the Rock River Raptors (United Indoor Football) in October, but got out of the contract to go back overseas. I will be leaving to play in Finland in April.
I have about one year of college left until I get my degree and it's killing me putting it off, but I know I will regret it later if I didn't play for as long as I could. I love the technical side of football and my college coach (who has over 30 years of experience) said I was the best student of the game he had ever been around.
I'm very offensive-minded...I believe I'll make an excellent QB coach, OC, and eventually HC someday.
I just found this website a few days ago and I'm blown away! It's by far my favorite site on the net. I will be spending a lot of time here, so I look forward to getting to know and learning from all of you!
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Post by scb12 on Mar 31, 2008 5:03:30 GMT -6
I am the QB/OC for the Wild Boars this season, thanks to Coach Seay. So far I am loving the city, the people, the food, the women (good lord), and the team.
The players are very dedicated and happy to learn. We are practicing twice as much as any other team I have ever been associated with in Europe and the attendance at practice is excellent.
Coach Seay visited Kragujevac this past weekend and was a very big help to our team. After spending some time with him, I must say that he is one of the most knowledgeable football minds I've ever spoke with and he is a great guy off the field. Very, very down to earth.
The Wild Boars are coming off an 0-7 season in 2007. We have changed the offense from a basic 2 back/1 TE set to the spread. We are very small and inexperienced up front, but we have an excellent RB and some decent receivers. If the o-line comes around (and I fully expect it to), I think we will have a very successful season.
Regular season kicks off this coming Sunday, April 6 when we travel to play Pancevo, a team that went 4-3 last season.
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