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IFAF Congress ratifies new structure

Michael Preston, IFAF Sat, 07/07/2012 - 6:50pm

The 15th annual International Federation of American Football Congress held in Austin, Texas, included a vote to accept a new governance structure that will change the face of the sport internationally.

Thirty-three (33) member countries from six continents attended the IFAF Congress and agreed to put in place a new structure that will see IFAF Europe, IFAF Asia, IFAF Africa, IFAF Americas and IFAF Oceania replace the existing continental federations. Elections also were held to identify individuals who will take IFAF forward on those continents.

Coaches, Players, Parents, International, General Articles, Coach Bass Columns

Let’s Talk Football: Receivers should start by learning depth and routes

By Coach Tom Bass Mon, 05/07/2012 - 11:49am

Each week, Coach Bass brings his 30 years of NFL coaching experience to USA Football. Email Coach Bassyour question.


Frank sent the following question:


Need a little background help on teaching young wide receivers to play the position. Your thoughts and ideas will be greatly appreciated.


Hi, Frank.

National Teams, International, General Articles

Championship stage set for world's best Under-19 national teams

Steve Alic, USA Football Mon, 04/30/2012 - 11:58am

Known as an energy-producing state, Texas lived up to its billing April 28 in grand fashion, football-style.

Electricity and excitement beamed from the Austin Marriott South during a day of meetings for the upcoming 2012 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Under-19 World Championship. The Austin tournament is the sport’s second U-19 world championship, the first held in 2009 in Canton, Ohio.