Worth the Investment
Chris Creighton, Eastern Michigan University Football, Head Coach
“It is hard to put into words what I personally got out of the trip. More than anything, I am humbled by it. There were so many major obstacles to overcome before we ever left the US and so many things could have gone wrong while we were over there. Your organization and commitment made this all possible.”
Brad Spencer, North Central College Football, Head Coach
“Our 2024 National Championship drive began in Ireland last May with the season’s 1st victory. We won our very 1st Conference Championship following the 2006 Italy trip. In 2019, our first National Championship season began in Prague, Czech Republic. This works! Patrick and Global Football make the trip and process easy for us.”
Lou Holtz, University of Notre Dame Football, former Head Coach
“I don’t know how you do it all, but you are a special individual who is exceptionally talented and I really appreciate having the opportunity to work with you to create the Notre Dame Japan Bowl, and to coach so many former Notre Dame players in Tokyo.”
“The primary purpose of this letter is to congratulate you on a quarter of a century as the world leader in international American football educational travel. I saw the resume of everything you have accomplished and I want you to know it is impressive. Reflecting back on our trip to Japan, I have never enjoyed myself any better than I did on that trip. You are the best.”
With all of your responsibilities, schedules, budgeting, training, and everything else, why should you add a Global Football experience to your agenda?
IT WORKS!
We have proven this over 29 years, with over 400+ teams in 28 countries/on 6 continents.
School Branding & Recruiting
A Global Football experience will enable your school to further enhance its regional, national, and global reputation amound students, gamilies and alumni, thereby driving more energetic and broader participation and support. In addition, the reputation developed will assist in attracting future students and athletes, as we as parental and alumni involvement.
Community
We encourage schools to invite and include not only the varsity football team, but also parents, families, alumni and friends, plus your other high school athletic teams. Be sure to involve your local media as well as your broader community.
Education
You work/coach at the level you chose because you truly believe in educating your student-athletes, and every Global Football tour provides unique experiential education opportunities through foreign travel, leadership challenges, and competition.
Global Citizens
Every student these days will soon compete in the global arena, for advanced college admission as well as future careers. True learning comes from Experience, from spending time in a different country and culture, with directed focus.
Teamwork
Every coach talks about this, works hard to develop it, and coordinates with staff to create that. Each Global Football tour actually provides and builds Teamwork opportunities ahead of, during and following the tour. The scope of each overseas Experience demands Teamwork at the team, school, and community levels.
Leadership
Teams and leaders develop through experience, and members return more appreciative for having had this opportunity provided by their visionary school leadership.
Football
The focus during practices before and while on tour, as well as actual game experience, with global media and fan attention can lead to noticeable team improvement. Just ask North Central College! They won their initial conference championship the season after traveling with us, have done the same after each subsequent tour every three years, including national championships.
Hear from other Previous Travelers
Dr. Grace Calhoun, University of Pennsylvania Football, former Director of Athletics
“The tour to China was an unbelievable experience, and you and your team were tremendous Patrick! The best with whom I’ve had the opportunity to work on a trip.”
Ron Powlus, Notre Dame University Football, Deputy Athletics Director
“Thanks for sharing [Global Football’s 30 Year History]… this is great stuff. You have had an incredible impact on so many people, places, and entities! You’re quite the generous and thoughtful person! Congratulations!”
Mike Working, Mount St. Joseph HS, Head Coach of the First team to travel with Global Football
“Traveling with a team to an unknown foreign country is an adventure and learning experience like no other. I still get phone calls and email from those players 25 years later. While we won our share of championships and set a number of records, nothing was as educational and rewarding for my family then traveling with Global Football!”
Grant Teaff, former AFCA Executive Director & Head Coach of Baylor University
“The AFCA supported Patrick Steenberge in the Aztec Bowl in Mexico for over a decade in order to have a true all-star game for NCAA Division III players. Ron Schipper, the legendary head coach from Central College, Iowa and former president of the AFCA worked directly with Patrick for many years and believed in his ability and commitment. He found him to be very solid, honest and a man of his word, as have I.“ ’04 Aztec Bowl ’15 Tazón de Estrellas
Jim Margraff, Johns Hopkins University Football, former Head Coach
“Our trip to Italy with Global Football was nothing short of spectacular. It was an incredible experience for the players, coaches, family and friends of Hopkins Football. Global Football is run by true professionals who took care of every detail, big and small, to ensure an adventure that was fun and educational, while creating lifelong memories. We have already started preparations for our next trip.
After many years of hearing wonderful reviews from friends and colleagues of other programs who have traveled with Global Football, I had high expectations for our trip to Italy this past May. Those expectations were exceeded in every possible way.”
Norm Eash, Illinois Wesleyan College Football, former Head Coach
“I would like to personally thank you and Global Football for making this a great trip which became a reality for 75 members of our university’s team. I can personally tell you that this was a historical, cultural and athletically enchanced adventure. The trip provided a once in a lifetime experience for all involved, as it does each time we travel with you.”
Regis Scafe, John Carroll University Football, former Head Coach
“It’s been great, Patrick. You had a vision, you went for it, and you accomplished it! Awesome!!”
Blue Streaks open season in Ireland
Ron Planz, Elmhurst College Football, former Head Coach
“As an educator, that is what coaches are, you have choice between doing it the easy way or the hard way. We chose the more difficult path in taking on the top team in Europe and I know our players grew exponentially both in football and more importantly in life, from the experience.
Combining the awesome landscape with an unmatched game day atmosphere will forever resonate with our coaches, players and families.”
Dean Paul, Ohio Northern University Football, former Head Coach
“Our team has traveled with Global Football to Germany twice, Ireland, Austria, and Italy. We were very pleased with the food, lodging, tours and overall organization that Patrick and his staff provide. Our players often reflect on the trip as a highlight of their college experience.
Ed Burke, Torrey Pines HS, former Head Coach
Patrick, Thank you so much for including Loretta and I in your wonderful adventure in international American football. It has been one of the highlights of my career, and you have been the one who made it all come true for the Burke family. Can’t thank you enough for your friendship, and for providing an experience with Ritsumeikan Uji that has been unforgettable.
Torrey Pines Welcomes Japanese Student-Athletes
Kyle Sweeney, Claremont McKenna College Football, Head Coach
“Global Football is a first-class organization. Each of our trips have been outstanding experiences for our student-athletes and coaches. I highly recommend them and can’t wait for our next trip.”
Jim Lyall, Adrian College Football & Siena Heights University Football, former Head Coach
“It certainly has been a life changing experience for me, Laurie, Adrian College Football, and Siena Heights Football. Each year after a trip with Global football we won at least 9 games and on a personal note I met one of my dearest (and lifelong) friends. Patrick, I can’t thank you enough.”
Nate Milne, Muhlenberg College Football, Head Coach
“Our Italy journey was remarkable in so many ways, allowing our team to thoroughly enjoy the wonders of Rome and the surrounding areas, to share times together, and to compete with an italian team. This provided to be a springboard for our remarkable 2019 season where we reached the NCAA D3 semi-finals. Thanks for the great work you did to make it all work so smoothly.”
Travis Rundle, Sewanee University Football & now Albion College Football, Head Coach
“One of my first calls when I became the head coach at Sewanee was to call you Patrick, as I knew how important a Global Football trip could be for our team. We thoroughly enjoyed Greece and Italy, as it gave our team and families a chance to grow most close while encountering so many fabulous sites. Our game was simply the topping to it all!”
Jeff Sokol, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Football, Head Coach
“Playing in the Vienna Charity Bowl was an incredible experience for every person on our trip. The coaches and players appreciated the quality of play and the challenge the Austrians provided. The parents and fans really enjoyed the atmosphere and enthusiasm of the crowd. The game in Vienna was a phenomenal way to cap off an incredible trip, including the first days in Prague.”
Sandy Hatfield Clubb – former Drake University Director of Athletics, President of Pictor Group
“The trip – the clinics, the game, the service projects, the Kilimanjaro climb – changed everyone’s world in ways that will have lifelong meaning, and there’s a ripple effect – our players have done a wonderful job of sharing their experience with the campus.”
Read the thoughts and endorsements of more satisfied travelers here.