Posted on May 1, 2012 by GeorgeSaint

The CDFL is proud to announce that it will be preparing a USA Football Team to compete in the inaugural Euro-American Challenge. The game will take place this fall on Sept 2 in the brand new, state-of-the-art Warsaw National Stadium in Warsaw Poland.  The Europeans have called out the US to test their football prowess and we have accepted the challenge.

The EAC will pit the best free-agent American football players against a European all-star team composed of the best talent from the elite football ranks of countries like Germany, Poland, England, Belgium, Austria and France just to name a few.

This game is designed to be the first ever International Scout Bowl. Scouts from every major football league in North American and Europe have already confirmed their attendance. The game promoters have guaranteed a fan turnout of at least 20,000, and it will be broadcast live on Polish international television as well as streamed live worldwide via the net. A domestic TV broadcast of the game is still being negotiated and will be announced in June.

This trip will be fully funded for the US Team. Making it onto this team means that you are one of the best free agent football players in the world.  Not only must you be a great athlete, you must also possess great character. If you are representing the US, you are more than just a player; you are an ambassador for your country and a representative of its most beloved sport.

Because this is unprecedented opportunity to be seen by every substantial football franchise worldwide, the selection process for this team will be highly competitive.  Everyone on this team will be seen by scouts from the NFL, CFL, UFL, Arena Leagues, PLFA, EFL and every other major European league. The CDFL has partnered with a prominent sports agency to provide our players with top-notch representation if they need it.

The first step is to get invited to the exclusive “100 Man USA TEAM Tryout,” or if you cannot make the tryout, get picked for further consideration after a highlight tape and/or game film is sent in. EVERY application and tape that is submitted will be reviewed.

Below are the criteria for applying and the list of what has to be done to secure your roster spot!

Criteria

1 – All players must be at least 18 years of age to submit an application with the $50 application fee (non refundable)

2 – All players must be willing to sign a professional European football contract to play at least one year overseas after the completion of the 2012 EAC

3 – All players must pass a background check

4 – All players must have the ability to obtain an international passport

What You Need To Do

1 – Submit your application online at: http://www.playcdfl.com/Registration/

2 – Pay the $50 application fee online at: http://cdfl.ticketleap.com/eacteam-usa-tryout-application-fee/

3 – If you do not live in driving distance to NY, send a highlight tape and/or game film to PO Box 38, Southfields NY 10975 after you submit your application and $50

What Happens Next?

1 – All applications are reviewed for basic football qualifications after the application fee is received

2 – Players will be put into 2 categories: Those who can attend the 100 Man USA TEAM Tryout and those who live too far away and must be evaluated on tape.

3 – All players are then contacted to see if they have been invited to the tryout. Players who sent a tape in will be contacted to see if they made it
to the next round of evaluations.

100 Man USA TEAM Tryout

When

Saturday May 19, 11:30am – 2pm

Where

Joseph T. St. Lawrence Sports Bubble. 115 Torne Valley Road Hillburn, NY 10931. Get directions‎ – (845) 753-2324

What

The US team will be comprised of only 35 players. This is designed to provide our athletes with maximum playing time and the greatest exposure possible to the professional scouts. Because of the high volume of applications, the invitation process will be done on a first-come first-serve basis. The first 100 players that meet the minimum standards to tryout will be invited to this event. For the players living in the South, Midwest and Western US, sending in a tape is equal to trying out.

Who

Players that are encouraged to submit an application include, but are not limited to:

Inactive NFL, CFL, UFL, Arena League etc. players looking to get resigned or play overseas

Retired NFL, CFL, UFL, Arena League etc.  players looking to play overseas

All collegiate graduates looking to get seen by the pros

Any semi pro players looking to get seen by the pros

Any players that have participated in the CDFL over the past 3 years

Players that have participated in any D3 Senior Classic, D2 vs NAIA Bowl and FCS Senior Scout Bowl

Players attending local colleges who do not have football programs. (SUNY Rockland, SUNY Orange, Bergen Community College, Dominican College, Ramapo College etc.)

Tryout

1 – The bubble is field turf

2 – Bring cleats and your helmet and shoulder pads if you have them.

3 – Every player will be assigned a number and will be filmed.

4 – Speed/agility testing

5 – Position specific drills

6 – 1 on 1 competitions

7 – 7 on 7 competitions

Any questions can be sent to coach St. Lawrence at playcdfl@gmail.com

Posted on November 20, 2011 by GeorgeSaint

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