2nd edition of EIFA takes place first 2 weeks of July in France

From July 1[SUP]st[/SUP] to July 13[SUP]th[/SUP] 2011, the second edition of the International School of American Football/Ecole International de Football Américain (EIFA) will take place in France with a first week being held in Villepinte (Paris suburb) and a second week in Aix-en-Provence. The teams hosting the events are the Diables Rouge of Villepinte and its president Franck Lacuisse and the Argonautes d’Aix-en-Provence and technical director, Rémi Rousset.

This year will see the football camp become truly international with participants coming from France, Belgium, Switzerland and Spain. This year, the coaching staff is from Canada and from an American University (NCAA-FCS).

The main objective of this clinic of American Football, a concept unique in Europe, is one of improvement of individual techniques for the players and improvement of teaching methods for the shadow coaches.

Coaches present at the clinic are coming:

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[*]Matt Connell, formely from McGill University, will be with the quarterbacks (QB)
[*]Konstantinos Kosmakos, from Towson University, Maryland (NCAA-FCS), will coach the offensive linemen (OL)
[*]David Marticorena from University of Montreal and Bishop’s University, is back with the running backs (RB/FB/TB/TE)
[*]Charles-Antoine Sinotte, Receivers’ coach at McGill University and currently a player with the Grenoble’s Centaures in division 1 of the French championship, will coach the receivers (R)
[*]Anthony Lukca, from McGill University and also an international player with the Grenoble’s Centaures, will work with the linebackers (LB)
[*]Clint Uttley, DC and Assistant Head Coach from McGill University, will be with the defensive line (DL)
[*]Carl Loubert, formerly from Concordia University and now with Chicoutimi in the CEGEP league, is with the defensive backs (DB)
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There are still available spots at both Villepinte and Aix-en-Provence locations, especially at the DL and LB positions. If you want to learn more, visit our website: www.eifa-football.com.
Here are some of the comments from players and visitors following the first edition of the EIFA:
· “To the coaches, thank you very much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. A can’t miss event. I’ll be back next year”. Luc Hantson – Vikings de Villeneuve d’Ascq.
· “I was impressed by the quality of the coaches present. Congratulations for this quality event. Players should rush to register for next year’s stage”. Pascal Carrano – Vice-president Fontenay-sous-Bois’ Météores.
· “I had the chance to be an observer for 10 days at an NFL camp; I found the same ambiance at EIFA. The professionalism, the coaches’ availability, their willingness to answer question and a true progression because of their coaching techniques. Sincerely, I’ll be present for the 2011 edition. Who doesn’t dream to participate in a unique camp in Europe? Thanks to the coaches, thanks EIFA”. – Nicolas Manteau.

The organizers are Franck Chagnon, recruiting coordinator at McGill University and Cedric Essermeant, president of the Grenoble Centaures (38).