KILELENI… TO THE SUMMIT!
Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but personal Growth, true Experience, and lasting Lessons occur while climbing towards the Summit.
Adults know that well; and as leaders it is our duty to instruct our students. The Journey is our classroom, the Stadium our testing ground; the distinct environments, uncertainties and unique cultures our Challenge.
Each day while traveling there are hills and valleys we encounter, moments that test us, lofty peaks that inspire the individual and thus the entire team to commit and persevere.
The SUMMIT is always worth the effort, whether it be victory on the field, a historic site to visit and learn about, the special meal to savor, or a wonderful day of exploration with teammates. Or, a mountaintop!
In 1995, Patrick Steenberge took a huge leap of faith, deciding to develop a concept named “GLOBAL FOOTBALL”.
Patrick founded Global Football with the vision of creating and producing amateur sporting events worldwide. Some 28 countries, 6 continents and 30 years later, Global Football is the world’s largest exporter of live American Football events. Global Football provides coaches and student-athletes the opportunity to see the world as well as compete and showcase their talents internationally. One profound component of the tours is the community service element that each team participates in while in the host country.
A native of Erie, PA, Patrick reached the pinnacle of amateur athletic and academic accomplishment, playing quarterback for at the University of Notre Dame and under coach Ara Parseghian, while earning his marketing degree.
Since 1996 Global Football has served over 450+ teams and 20,000+ travelers. Global Football has firmly established itself as the premier player in the space of international travel for sports teams. The mission continues, with the hope of making a lasting impact on the student-athlete, their coaches, and their community.
Round-trip airfare
Deluxe hotel accommodations
Private bus transportation
Entrance to attractions
Football games and practices
Guided sightseeing tours
Clinic opportunities
Tour guides/support staff assigned to your team
Service work opportunities
Growth of the game internationally
Experiential learning
Leadership development
Impact on foreign communities
Supports recruiting and retention
Enhances brand of your school / university
Friends & family able to travel with the group
GLOBAL IMPACT
KEY COLLEGE EVENTS
Since 1996, Global Football has been providing educational, fun, and competitive tours abroad for players and their communities. Having served over 450+ Teams and 20,000+ travelers, Global Football is the leader in providing experiences for your teams. A few examples and snippets of those experiences below:
Aer Lingus Partner CFB Classic
Global Football partners with Aer Lingus for the annual College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland. We host HS and College games the day before the event.
Global Kilimanjaro Bowl / Quick Summary of the Kili Experience
In 2011 Global Football brought the first American football game to Africa, when The CONADEIP All-Stars, a team selected from Mexico’s private universities, played against Drake University from Iowa, in Tanzania, Africa.
Aztec Bowl / Tazón de Estrellas
For over 20 years Patrick Steenberge produced the premier D3 All-Star event versus Mexican national team.
KEY HIGH SCHOOL & YOUTH EVENTS
Since 2012, 32 school teams from 12 different states and Canada have now played in the annual G.I.F.T. tournament in Ireland, in partnership with the AerLingus College Football Classic. While traditionally high school teams, college teams have also participated in the tournament.
The NFL Global Junior Championship evolved from being a single game first played to showcase the talents of young American football players from Europe and Mexico in 1997, to an exciting tournament and an integral part of the Super Bowl celebrations. The event was replaced by the IFAF Junior Cup following the 2007 games.
The Catholic Bowl is played in the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, TX. The annual event is a weekend full of action and gratitude, with teams being represented from states around the country. The motto… Faith, Freedom, and Football.
The Global Ambassadors Bowl traces its origins back to Japan in 2008 and has taken high school aged travelers and mentoring coaches to Europe and Asia to expand their appreciation of the world, make new friends and play football.
Since 2010, Global Football has partnered with Pop Warner to provide American football youngsters from around the world with an opportunity to participate at the youth organization’s annual Super Bowl event. Away from the field of competition, they enjoy additional sporting pursuits and all the excitement of the Disney theme parks, while interacting with thousands of other football enthusiasts.
The Global Football-organized international division of the Pop Warner Super Bowl kicked off in 2010. Stemming from the success of the international division, the Panama Canal Bowl was created to showcase the talents of Panama’s Youth teams versus Mexico, specifically, the youth program out of Queretaro, MX.
Since 2007, Global Football has been hosting Japanese teams in the United States. We can bring other teams/players from foreign nations to your school as well.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES
Led by Coach Lou Holtz, Notre Dame alumni played a game versus the Japanese National Team at the Tokyo Dome, in Tokyo, Japan.
Colorado Leadership Experience
Leadership experience with the built-in inclusions of hiking, wilderness camping and whitewater rafting.
Hike to the summit!
NCAA & NFL Coaches Tour to military bases in Bahrain, Djibouti, & Europe
Patrick & Lou Holtz on Coach & Coordinator Podcast
Learn More about Patrick on 100 Yards of Football Sports Talk Radio