When the Minnesota Grey Ducks organization was tasked with sending a representative to Australia, they only had one choice, Cal Stevenson. Cal reportedly has a poster of his childhood hero Steve Irwin hanging up in his locker.
After arriving we heard that Cal’s first stop in Stralia was to their famous zoo to try out his tackling skills on some massive crocs! We can not confirm if he was permitted to enter the crocodile pen. However we can confirm that Stevenson stopped by multiple youth leagues to talk about and teach the fundaments of football and emphasize player safety. Teaching them the fundamentals and the right way to play early will make them better players and instill a passion in these young kids. Youth leagues are a high priority for Cal as kids are the future of the sport and the fastest way to grow the sport in foreign nations.
Cal then mad his way and visited several of the pro team’s facilities. He gave many tips to the coaching staffs on training techniques. In talking with the coaches we have found out that Stevenson gave helpful info on offseason workout regimes and various drills to help improve the players on field skills. Cal also worked out with many of the teams defensive back rooms.
If the ISFL/DSFL keeps sending players like Cal Stevenson I think the international interest in football climb to new peaks.
After arriving we heard that Cal’s first stop in Stralia was to their famous zoo to try out his tackling skills on some massive crocs! We can not confirm if he was permitted to enter the crocodile pen. However we can confirm that Stevenson stopped by multiple youth leagues to talk about and teach the fundaments of football and emphasize player safety. Teaching them the fundamentals and the right way to play early will make them better players and instill a passion in these young kids. Youth leagues are a high priority for Cal as kids are the future of the sport and the fastest way to grow the sport in foreign nations.
Cal then mad his way and visited several of the pro team’s facilities. He gave many tips to the coaching staffs on training techniques. In talking with the coaches we have found out that Stevenson gave helpful info on offseason workout regimes and various drills to help improve the players on field skills. Cal also worked out with many of the teams defensive back rooms.
If the ISFL/DSFL keeps sending players like Cal Stevenson I think the international interest in football climb to new peaks.