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The Complete List of American Football Teams in Germany

  Of Europe’s 50 countries, 41 have American football teams with an estimated 1,500 teams spread throughout these countries. Germany currently has over 200 men’s teams and 40 women's teams, and that number is growing every year. In an effort to facilitate the growth of American football in Europe, The Growth of a Game has compiled a complete list of…...
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Utilizing Economic Analysis Models in American Football – Part 5

  For decades, economic analysis models have been facilitators for business managers in establishing strategies on short-term and long-term scales. These analysis models are often quick to learn and easy to understand, but offer a wide range of applicable possibilities. With a number of adjustments, these models are not only suitable in analyzing a company’s…...
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Utilizing Economic Analysis Models in American Football – Part 4

A sample ABC analysis For decades, economic analysis models have been facilitators for business managers in establishing strategies on short-term and long-term scales. These analysis models are often quick to learn and easy to understand, but offer a wide range of applicable possibilities. With a number of adjustments, these models are…...
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The Complete List of American Football Teams in Belgium

  Of Europe’s 50 countries, 41 have American football teams with an estimated 1,500 teams spread throughout these countries. Belgium currently has over 20 men’s teams and that number is growing every year, while women's teams are likely just around the corner. In an effort to facilitate the growth of American football in Europe, The Growth of a Game has…...
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What Can American Football Learn From Rugby?

  American football and rugby share so many traits that more fans should pay attention to the connections between the two. Aside from the physical and mental similarities, the two sports share many structural similarities as well. That is why, as American football continues to grow at an incredible rate across Europe, it should look…...
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The Complete List of American Football Teams in Denmark

    Of Europe’s 50 countries, 41 have American football teams with an estimated 1,500 teams spread throughout these countries. Denmark currently has over 35 men’s teams and at least 1 women's team, and that number is growing every year. In an effort to facilitate the growth of American football in Europe, The Growth of a Game has compiled a…...
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Marco Ehrenfried: Developing a Successful Home-Grown Quarterback in Europe

Photo courtesy of Manfred Löffler and the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns.   When American Football International broke the news that Marco Ehrenfried was stepping down as the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns' starting quarterback, it made me curious how many home-grown European quarterbacks had the same success as Ehrenfried. A few names of active…...
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The Passau Pirates – Winning in a University Town

Photo courtesy of the Passau Pirates. Think for a minute about college football in the United States. Player ages typically range from 18 to 22 and, while they are still developing, they’re in the prime of their physical condition. A certain level of passion distinguishes this demographic from others – their…...
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Why I Help The Growth of a Game

Several members of The Growth of a Game Team at the 1st anniversary party in November 2015. From left to right: Travis Brody, Pedro Navarro Piñero, Eva Tormo Peña, Michael De Nolf, Ana Roios, Cedric Jenart (below), Valentina Ferrara, Leon Häfner, & Enrico Brazzi. December 17th, 2017 marked the third anniversary…...
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American Football in Scandinavia Part 2: Norway

Photo courtesy of Amerikansk Fotball Norge. In a country like Norway - where sports are a cornerstone of culture – it comes as no surprise that American football has gained significant traction over the past decade. Today, Norway is home to nearly 1,500 players across 30+ teams, spanning as far north…...
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The Calanda Broncos: Pillars of a Program

The Calanda Broncos after their 2017 Swiss Championship. (Photo courtesy of Yanik Bürkli) I asked the elderly woman behind the cash register at Montalin Pharmacy a simple question out of curiosity: "Have you heard of the Calanda Broncos?" She quickly flashed a soft smile and her eyes almost seemed to light…...
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The Brussels Football Academy: Building Youth for the Future

The 2017 BFA team with the full coaching staff of 10 coaches, among whom 7 are home-grown youth players turned coaches.   “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…...
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The Complete List of American Football Teams in Austria

The Austrian National Team taking the field. (Photo courtesy of Football-Austria) Of Europe's 50 countries, 41 have American football teams with an estimated 1,500 teams spread throughout these countries. Austria currently has over 30 men's teams and approximately 10 women's teams, and that number is growing every year. In an effort…...
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Women in Europe On a Mission in the American Football Community

The Alpine Thunders, the first women's alliance from the Rhone-Alpes region in France, entering the field against the Montpellier Bluecanes at Valence Stadium. (Photo Courtesy of: Jo Ramon) Whether it be on the field or off of it, the women of Europe are working hard to fulfill their goals and aspirations…...
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The Mostar Eagles: A Lesson in Bridging Relationships Through American Football

  The Sarajevo Spartans and the Dubrovnik Sharks competing against each other at a game held in Mostar.   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…...
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