GB Student Lions Interviews: Outside Linebacker James Armah

Name: James Armah


University: Gloucestershire


GB Number #44

Linebacker James Armagh talking to Linebacker Coach Simon Hatcher c/o Bec Edwards

DC: First off, congratulations on being named to the travelling squad for the Great Britain Students Men’s Program vs Sweden Students. How has the whole process of being involved in the student program been, from applying to trial to now?

To be honest the whole process has been very fast but very organised with the biggest emphasis being put on competition which I love.

GB Student Lions Interviews: Wide Receiver Thomas Singleton-Wells

Players Questions

Name: Thomas Singleton-Wells

GB Number: #12

Singleton-Wells talking to QB Coach Ryan Baker

DC: First off, congratulations on being named to the travelling squad for the Great Britain Students Men’s Program vs Sweden Students. How has the whole process of being involved in the student program been, from applying to trial to now?

The process has been a valuable experience to go through as a player and is a great program to be a part of. The whole process starting with application to try-out, various training camps, and finally selection for the travelling squad has shown how serious Great Britain and the governing bodies are when it comes to the improvement of American Football in the country. 

The whole process has been outstanding in regards to professionalism and development of the athletes. The way in which the program is conducted shows the huge potential for the success of American football in Britain, and how the sport continues to improve in this country with the program leading the forefront.

GB Student Lions Interviews: Offensive Coordinator Tony Athersmith

DC: First off, congratulations on being one of the coaches for the Great Britain Students Men’s Program. How has the whole process of being involved in the student program been, from applying, to trial, to now?

Its fun!! we have a great staff, there is a genuine true commitment to ensure we push each other and ensure we give the players the best chance for success on and off the field. We are right now obviously focused on Sweden, however this is journey and program will continue to grow and grow, we are excited.

Coach Athersmith talking to Wide Receiver James Cherry c/o Bec Edwards

AFL Week 3 Preview

Last week saw all three of the AFL's games called off due to weather and thus voided week two until those games get rescheduled further down the line. Barring the return of the dreaded snow we should have two games from Austria to enjoy this weekend.

Saturday 6th April

AFC Rangers @ JCL Graz Giants - 13:00 GMT

Graz will be looking to secure their first win of the season.
© Florian Schellhorn from www.footballpics.info

The AFC Rangers were the whipping boys of the league last year, losing all the games on their schedule and only managing to put up 77 points whilst conceding at total of 567 so I think it's fair to say that they are once again going to face a uphill battle all season long.