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John Stocco has a pretty
good idea of what one of his
Christmas gifts from his
father will be.
It's John Grisham's newest
book, "Playing for Pizza," and
it's not a bad reference point
for Stocco, the former
Wisconsin quarterback who
agreed this month to play in
the very real football league
that Grisham fictionalized.
Stocco will join the Milan
good idea of what one of his
Christmas gifts from his
father will be.
It's John Grisham's newest
book, "Playing for Pizza," and
it's not a bad reference point
for Stocco, the former
Wisconsin quarterback who
agreed this month to play in
the very real football league
that Grisham fictionalized.
Stocco will join the Milan
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Craig Guest - LB
University at Buffalo
(Germany, NFL, NFLE, AFL)
University at Buffalo
(Germany, NFL, NFLE, AFL)
Aki Jones - DL
Fordham University, NFL
(Poland)
Fordham University, NFL
(Poland)
Clarzell Pearl - QB
Northeastern University
(Germany)
Northeastern University
(Germany)
Joe Walland - QB
Yale University
(Germany)
Yale University
(Germany)
Maurice Banks - FS
Georgetown University
(Germany)
Georgetown University
(Germany)
Kyle McIntosh - RB
Syracuse University
(Austria, Germany)
Syracuse University
(Austria, Germany)
Rick Horner - WR
Graceland College
(Germany, Sweden, England)
Graceland College
(Germany, Sweden, England)
Daniel Benetka - DL
University of Idaho
(Germany, NFLE)
University of Idaho
(Germany, NFLE)
Chris Vogt - RB
Eastern Oregon University
(Germany)
Eastern Oregon University
(Germany)
Estrus Crayton - Athlete
USC
(Germany)
USC
(Germany)
Kent Anderson - HC
Kiel Baltic Hurricanes
(Germany)
Kiel Baltic Hurricanes
(Germany)
Mike Reed - Former coach
in Germany now on staff
with NC State.
in Germany now on staff
with NC State.
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"Club" football teams in Europe are in constant search for professionals to fill their
rosters and coach their teams. World Sports Scouting has become the bridge for
players and coaches to compete overseas. With over a decade of experience, we
have extended the playing fields throughout the world. If a football career in Europe
is your passion, World Sports Scouting can take you there.
"Club" football teams in Europe are in constant search for professionals to fill their
rosters and coach their teams. World Sports Scouting has become the bridge for
players and coaches to compete overseas. With over a decade of experience, we
have extended the playing fields throughout the world. If a football career in Europe
is your passion, World Sports Scouting can take you there.
Former Tigers football star
preparing for pro game in
Europe By Joshua Boyd
For a short time each night,
just before he goes to bed,
George Abele studies the
German language. It’s about
the only time he has to do so,
but within a year, he will be
surrounded by people
speaking “Deutsche.”
Read Story
preparing for pro game in
Europe By Joshua Boyd
For a short time each night,
just before he goes to bed,
George Abele studies the
German language. It’s about
the only time he has to do so,
but within a year, he will be
surrounded by people
speaking “Deutsche.”
Read Story
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Rhinos in NFL Italy, known as the Lega Nazionale Football
Americano Italiano in Italian, and will immediately be one of
the league's top players when the season starts in March.
Read Story
Americano Italiano in Italian, and will immediately be one of
the league's top players when the season starts in March.
Read Story
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Former Johnson C. Smith University
Marquis Belton, All Time Leading
Receiver wins an EFAF Cup
Championship with the Berlin Adler
(Germany)
The Berlin Adler defeated the Parma
Panthers (Italy) by the convincing
score 29-0 to win the 2008 EFAF
Cup Championship. Berlin hosted
the match at Jahnsportstadion and
became only the second German
team to take home the trophy in
EFAF Cup history. Read Story
Marquis Belton, All Time Leading
Receiver wins an EFAF Cup
Championship with the Berlin Adler
(Germany)
The Berlin Adler defeated the Parma
Panthers (Italy) by the convincing
score 29-0 to win the 2008 EFAF
Cup Championship. Berlin hosted
the match at Jahnsportstadion and
became only the second German
team to take home the trophy in
EFAF Cup history. Read Story
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Willing and Abele: Former
Ipswich standout to play football
in Europe George Abele of
Ipswich heard about an unusual
job was finishing up at Mount Ida
College in Newton. "They needed
a middle linebacker in France,"
said Abele, 23, who played at
Ipswich High before moving on to
Mount Ida. However, the student
in him said he should stick
around and pick up his degree,
which is precisely what he did.
Read Story
Ipswich standout to play football
in Europe George Abele of
Ipswich heard about an unusual
job was finishing up at Mount Ida
College in Newton. "They needed
a middle linebacker in France,"
said Abele, 23, who played at
Ipswich High before moving on to
Mount Ida. However, the student
in him said he should stick
around and pick up his degree,
which is precisely what he did.
Read Story
Tommy Guy - QB
American International
(Germany)
American International
(Germany)
Ken Suhl - QB
University of New Haven
(England, Denmark, Germany)
University of New Haven
(England, Denmark, Germany)
Larry Atkinson Heading To
Germany To Play Pro Football
Larry Atkinson wanted to play
pro football, but at age 26, the
Gar-Field High School grad
knew his chances were limited
and his time was running out.
Read Story
Germany To Play Pro Football
Larry Atkinson wanted to play
pro football, but at age 26, the
Gar-Field High School grad
knew his chances were limited
and his time was running out.
Read Story
Taz Wallace Going Overseas
to Continue Football Career
The dream of playing pro
football has led former Bulldog
standout Taz Wallace overseas
as he will strap on a helmet as
part of the Triangle Razorbacks
in the Danish American Football
Federation. The all-time leading
tackler in the history of Adrian
College says that perseverance
has always played a big part in
his success. Read Story
to Continue Football Career
The dream of playing pro
football has led former Bulldog
standout Taz Wallace overseas
as he will strap on a helmet as
part of the Triangle Razorbacks
in the Danish American Football
Federation. The all-time leading
tackler in the history of Adrian
College says that perseverance
has always played a big part in
his success. Read Story
Jerod Void - RB
Purdue University
(Germany)
Purdue University
(Germany)
Antoine Jones - RB
Mars Hill College
(Germany)
Mars Hill College
(Germany)
George Abele will be playing for
the PLFA Champions, The Crew
Wroclaw (Poland) George Abele of
Ipswich, MA has been saying for
months that he can't wait to play
pro football in Europe. His wait just
got much shorter. Abele, 23, was
counting on going overseas next
March, but a spot opened up with a
top team in Poland Read Story
the PLFA Champions, The Crew
Wroclaw (Poland) George Abele of
Ipswich, MA has been saying for
months that he can't wait to play
pro football in Europe. His wait just
got much shorter. Abele, 23, was
counting on going overseas next
March, but a spot opened up with a
top team in Poland Read Story
George Abele has arrived in
lead The Crew to another PLFA
Championship. Abele is the first
imported American to sign a
contract with the Polish Football
League. The Wroclaw Gazeta
immediately interviewed Abele
upon his arrival. Read Story
lead The Crew to another PLFA
Championship. Abele is the first
imported American to sign a
contract with the Polish Football
League. The Wroclaw Gazeta
immediately interviewed Abele
upon his arrival. Read Story
Patrick McCarthy leads
Djurgardens IF (Sweden) to a
perfect 11-0 football season.
The former University of
Minnesota player is an
ambassador on and off the
football field. His defense has
given up a mere 47 points in
11 games while posting a
staggering 6 shutouts.
Read Story
Djurgardens IF (Sweden) to a
perfect 11-0 football season.
The former University of
Minnesota player is an
ambassador on and off the
football field. His defense has
given up a mere 47 points in
11 games while posting a
staggering 6 shutouts.
Read Story
Patrick McCarthy - LB
University of Minnesota
(France, Sweden)
University of Minnesota
(France, Sweden)
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"Take Your Game To Europe"
James Peremenis - OL
Carson Newman College
(Germany)
Carson Newman College
(Germany)
Keith Greer, A One-Man
Freight Train Some say
Keith Greer exemplifies
all that is good about
collegiate athletics. He
hopes to carry that quality
with him to the next level.
Read Story
Freight Train Some say
Keith Greer exemplifies
all that is good about
collegiate athletics. He
hopes to carry that quality
with him to the next level.
Read Story
Defensive standout Corey
Richards is playing for the
Aix-en Provence Argonauts in
France. The Argos play in the
Elite Football League which is
the top football division in
France. Corey will pull some
double duty and spot play at RB
when he is not anchoring down
the secondary. Argos Link
Richards is playing for the
Aix-en Provence Argonauts in
France. The Argos play in the
Elite Football League which is
the top football division in
France. Corey will pull some
double duty and spot play at RB
when he is not anchoring down
the secondary. Argos Link
Bob Ricca, Head Coach
for the Bologna Doves
(Italy) Former St. John's
University Head Football
Coach and Hall of Fame
inductee has found a
home coaching across
the Atlantic in Europe. He
is the head coach for the
Bologna Doves of the
Italian Football League.
Read Story
for the Bologna Doves
(Italy) Former St. John's
University Head Football
Coach and Hall of Fame
inductee has found a
home coaching across
the Atlantic in Europe. He
is the head coach for the
Bologna Doves of the
Italian Football League.
Read Story
The "Wrecking" Crew Lance Burns (St. Joseph's College),
Davy Johnson (Sierra College), Tyler Vorhies (Sierra College),
and Aki Jones (Fordham University) have signed contracts to
play football in the PLFA for The Crew Wroclaw.
Davy Johnson (Sierra College), Tyler Vorhies (Sierra College),
and Aki Jones (Fordham University) have signed contracts to
play football in the PLFA for The Crew Wroclaw.
Dynamic Duo - JD Harris and Sean Simms are making their
mark in the Elite Football League of France. JD Harris is the
new Head Football Coach for the Spartiates Amiens - Picardie.
He has brought with him Sean Simms, former York University
(Canada) standout and Toronto Argonauts Draft Pick.
Spartiate's Website
mark in the Elite Football League of France. JD Harris is the
new Head Football Coach for the Spartiates Amiens - Picardie.
He has brought with him Sean Simms, former York University
(Canada) standout and Toronto Argonauts Draft Pick.
Spartiate's Website
The "Wrecking" Crew
(left to right) Tyler Vorhies,
Aki Jones, Davy Johnson,
Lance Burns at a photo
shoot which was featured
in a fitness magazine in
Europe.
The Crew Website
(left to right) Tyler Vorhies,
Aki Jones, Davy Johnson,
Lance Burns at a photo
shoot which was featured
in a fitness magazine in
Europe.
The Crew Website
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BURNSing Down Europe Lance Burns (St.
Joseph's College) is the impact player that the
European football teams fear yet respect. He
has set the European cities ablaze on both
sides of the ball and special teams.....he's the
complete package. He has lead his team to a
perfect 5-0 start and a 212-12 win margin.
Burns had an interception and 2 receiving TD's
in a 26-6 win over the Warsaw Eagles this past
weekend. In his first season, Burns has
become one of the "Premier" players in the EFL.
Joseph's College) is the impact player that the
European football teams fear yet respect. He
has set the European cities ablaze on both
sides of the ball and special teams.....he's the
complete package. He has lead his team to a
perfect 5-0 start and a 212-12 win margin.
Burns had an interception and 2 receiving TD's
in a 26-6 win over the Warsaw Eagles this past
weekend. In his first season, Burns has
become one of the "Premier" players in the EFL.
The Ambassadors of Football (left to right) #2 Tyler Vorhies,
#3 Davy Johnson, #4 Lance Burns, #81 Aki Jones at one of
their many football presentations/clinics that they have been
conducting throughout the high schools in Europe.
#3 Davy Johnson, #4 Lance Burns, #81 Aki Jones at one of
their many football presentations/clinics that they have been
conducting throughout the high schools in Europe.
Sean Simms - DL
York University
(France)
York University
(France)
Lance Burns - DB
St. Joseph's College
(Poland)
St. Joseph's College
(Poland)
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Aki Jones (Fordham University) and Lance Burns (St.
Joseph's College) have signed contracts to play for the
Warsaw Eagles of the PLFA. Both were former players with
The Crew Wroclaw. The Eagles won the PLFA Championship
in 2008 and are looking to keep that title in the country's
capital. The Warsaw Eagles are the first European Football
League team established in Poland. Eagles Website
Joseph's College) have signed contracts to play for the
Warsaw Eagles of the PLFA. Both were former players with
The Crew Wroclaw. The Eagles won the PLFA Championship
in 2008 and are looking to keep that title in the country's
capital. The Warsaw Eagles are the first European Football
League team established in Poland. Eagles Website
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World Sports Scouting
President Mark Grocholski
visits the Olympic Stadium in
Wroclaw, Poland. More than
two years ago they got
together over the Internet
to play American football. On
Saturday this amateur team
will play in the Europe Cup for
the first time. They are simply
called THE CREW.
Read Story
President Mark Grocholski
visits the Olympic Stadium in
Wroclaw, Poland. More than
two years ago they got
together over the Internet
to play American football. On
Saturday this amateur team
will play in the Europe Cup for
the first time. They are simply
called THE CREW.
Read Story
World Sports Scouting's Chris
Merritt has been chosen to represent
the USA and coach USA Football’s
Junior National Team. He was
selected by Head Coach Chuck Kyle
of Cleveland St. Ignatius High School
to be his assistant and coach the
defensive backs. Coach Merritt is
currently the head football coach at
Christopher Columbus High School in
Miami and also works in the WSS
Scouting department. Merritt also
coached in Germany for the Hamburg
Blue Devils. Read Story
Merritt has been chosen to represent
the USA and coach USA Football’s
Junior National Team. He was
selected by Head Coach Chuck Kyle
of Cleveland St. Ignatius High School
to be his assistant and coach the
defensive backs. Coach Merritt is
currently the head football coach at
Christopher Columbus High School in
Miami and also works in the WSS
Scouting department. Merritt also
coached in Germany for the Hamburg
Blue Devils. Read Story
WSS President Mark
the (PLFA) Polish
League of American
Football President,
Jedrzej Steszewski in
his country's capital
Warsaw. Last
season's PLFA
Champions, The Crew
Wroclaw, took on the
Warsaw Eagles in a
hard fought semifinal
game. The Eagles
defeated The Crew by
the score of 8-7 when
the (PLFA) Polish
League of American
Football President,
Jedrzej Steszewski in
his country's capital
Warsaw. Last
season's PLFA
Champions, The Crew
Wroclaw, took on the
Warsaw Eagles in a
hard fought semifinal
game. The Eagles
defeated The Crew by
the score of 8-7 when
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they scored and completed a two point conversion in the last
two minutes of the ball game.
two minutes of the ball game.
Brian Pirone, Pace University All
American and former client
joins WSS as its Vice President
and Director of European
Development Brian played for
the Carlshamn Oakleaves of the
Swedish Football League in
1997. He brings a wealth of
knowledge to WSS with his
corporate sector of national and
international resources.
American and former client
joins WSS as its Vice President
and Director of European
Development Brian played for
the Carlshamn Oakleaves of the
Swedish Football League in
1997. He brings a wealth of
knowledge to WSS with his
corporate sector of national and
international resources.
in Germany, where he coached the Hamburg Blue Devils for
three seasons. Read Story
three seasons. Read Story
Chris Merritt's
After Coaching
in Germany
Team USA
defensive backs
coach and WSS
regional scout
Chris Merritt did a
lot of growing up
After Coaching
in Germany
Team USA
defensive backs
coach and WSS
regional scout
Chris Merritt did a
lot of growing up
World Sports Scouting teams up
with Race International
WSS president Mark Grocholski and
Race International founder David
Benoit provide international student
athletes opportunities to compete in
American classrooms and athletic
playing fields. Student athletes are
awarded full and partial scholarships
with Race International
WSS president Mark Grocholski and
Race International founder David
Benoit provide international student
athletes opportunities to compete in
American classrooms and athletic
playing fields. Student athletes are
awarded full and partial scholarships
to Christian Academies throughout the United States. WSS will
lead the way in finding qualified football players within the
American football leagues of Europe. Contact WSS if interested
in this opportunity. Race International Website
lead the way in finding qualified football players within the
American football leagues of Europe. Contact WSS if interested
in this opportunity. Race International Website
Jason Boudrie joins WSS as
a National Scout targeting the
South Atlantic region. He has
spent the past fifteen years
developing, managing, and
operating performance
training centers for athletes.
His facility, AIM Fitness, in
Charlotte, NC, is a hub for
World Sports Scouting's South
Eastern Regional Combines.
a National Scout targeting the
South Atlantic region. He has
spent the past fifteen years
developing, managing, and
operating performance
training centers for athletes.
His facility, AIM Fitness, in
Charlotte, NC, is a hub for
World Sports Scouting's South
Eastern Regional Combines.
Garrett Kingston has joined
World Sports Scouting as the
State Scouting Director of
Missouri with an emphasis on
the West North Central area of
the USA. The scouting hub for
this area will be located in
Kansas City and all combines
will be held here for the
European Football Leagues.
World Sports Scouting as the
State Scouting Director of
Missouri with an emphasis on
the West North Central area of
the USA. The scouting hub for
this area will be located in
Kansas City and all combines
will be held here for the
European Football Leagues.
Charlie Garner has joined
World Sports Scouting as a
National Scout with a main
focus on the states of Florida
and Virginia. Garner had an
11 year NFL career with the
Eagles, 49ers, Raiders and
Buccaneers making it to a
Pro Bowl and taking his
team to the Super Bowl.
During his career he rushed
1,537 times for 7,097 yards
scoring 39 touchdowns,
caught 419 passes for 3,711
yards and 12 touchdowns.
Garner Profile
World Sports Scouting as a
National Scout with a main
focus on the states of Florida
and Virginia. Garner had an
11 year NFL career with the
Eagles, 49ers, Raiders and
Buccaneers making it to a
Pro Bowl and taking his
team to the Super Bowl.
During his career he rushed
1,537 times for 7,097 yards
scoring 39 touchdowns,
caught 419 passes for 3,711
yards and 12 touchdowns.
Garner Profile
Former Cincinnati Bengal Talib "TY"
Douthard joins WSS as the State
Director of Florida. He played
collegiately at the Univ. of Illinois
where he was a four year starter.
This Ohio native played high school
football at La Salle H.S., earned
Parade All American and ranked as
one of the best RB's in the nation.
Douthard joins WSS as the State
Director of Florida. He played
collegiately at the Univ. of Illinois
where he was a four year starter.
This Ohio native played high school
football at La Salle H.S., earned
Parade All American and ranked as
one of the best RB's in the nation.
Minnesota Viking's Noel Scarlett is
the State Director of Texas. Allocated
to the Scottish Claymores of the
NFLE, Scarlett was a starter in the
World Bowl Championship game. He
finished his NFL career with the
Dallas Cowboys. Noel preps NFL
prospects for the NFL Combine
producing several NFL Draft Picks.
the State Director of Texas. Allocated
to the Scottish Claymores of the
NFLE, Scarlett was a starter in the
World Bowl Championship game. He
finished his NFL career with the
Dallas Cowboys. Noel preps NFL
prospects for the NFL Combine
producing several NFL Draft Picks.
Aki Jones aka "Euro Jones"
is making an impact and
building solid credentials for
himself overseas. He has
become a spokesman for
WSS by promoting American
Football throughout the
leagues of Europe. Aki has
been featured in fitness
is making an impact and
building solid credentials for
himself overseas. He has
become a spokesman for
WSS by promoting American
Football throughout the
leagues of Europe. Aki has
been featured in fitness
Photo courtesy of Sport dla Wszystkich
magazines, photo shoots, sporting events and local media.
Jones continues his quest to bring a structure to fledgling
football leagues with his personal affiliations and marketing
techniques.
Jones continues his quest to bring a structure to fledgling
football leagues with his personal affiliations and marketing
techniques.
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Aaron Hairston 2009 semi pro
Hall of Fame inductee joins
WSS as the State Director of
Connecticut and its Regional
Scout. Hairston brings with him
a solid reputation and a credible
background. Aaron will become
a key player in scouting talented
football players throughout the
northeast.
Hall of Fame inductee joins
WSS as the State Director of
Connecticut and its Regional
Scout. Hairston brings with him
a solid reputation and a credible
background. Aaron will become
a key player in scouting talented
football players throughout the
northeast.
EFL Prospect Josh
Graham performs a
vertical jump at a
European football
combine in Charlotte,
NC. The dream of
playing overseas is
just a phone call away.
Combines let players
Graham performs a
vertical jump at a
European football
combine in Charlotte,
NC. The dream of
playing overseas is
just a phone call away.
Combines let players
show their skills in hopes that European teams will offer a gig.
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Telley Cheeley of the Georgia
Ragin' Bulls has signed a
contract to play football for the
Bielawa Owls of the European
Football League. The Owls
compete in the PLFA II and will
contend for a championship in
the 2010 football season.
Owls Website
Ragin' Bulls has signed a
contract to play football for the
Bielawa Owls of the European
Football League. The Owls
compete in the PLFA II and will
contend for a championship in
the 2010 football season.
Owls Website
Desmond Jordan former Winston
Salem State football player and
current Port City Charger will be
taking his game to Europe with the
Bielawa Owls of the PLFA II. Jordan
demonstrated his skills at the North
Carolina combine and made a quick
impression. His performance earned
him a contract. Owls Website
Salem State football player and
current Port City Charger will be
taking his game to Europe with the
Bielawa Owls of the PLFA II. Jordan
demonstrated his skills at the North
Carolina combine and made a quick
impression. His performance earned
him a contract. Owls Website