A renowned coach who has worked with an array of NFL stars over the years has flown in to North Lincolnshire from the USA to help an American football team based in Scunthorpe.
Strength and conditioning coach Eric Beisel, who has worked with NFL legend and future Hall-of-Famer, Aaron Rodgers, has spent several months working with the Scunthorpe Alphas American Football team remotely.
But as the team prepare to kick off their 2024 campaign at Quibell Park on April 21 for their fourth season playing, Coach Beisel decided to make the trip over from the States to Scunthorpe to work with the players in person.
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He said: “In a world that has become extremely result-based and science-driven, we have been able to partner up to bring a great group of athletes top-level programming I offer to hundreds of college and pro athletes across the US. I’m so proud of the work these guys have put in for the last few months and the trust Coach Grosvenor has put into this system.
“I’m looking forward to working with the Alphas for a long time and serving the rest of the community and league for many, many years. It has been a surreal experience being able to connect with such an amazing group of guys from across the world, and deliver a result that most teams will never experience. I think this is only the beginning for the Alphas.”
Alphas general manager and defensive co-ordinator, Warwick Grosvenor, added: “Having the opportunity to work with Coach Beisel is just an unbelievably special thing. You simply cannot argue with the team receiving strength and conditioning coaching from a guy who works with NFL players and helps to prepare top college (American) Football players for the NFL Combine and the NFL Draft itself.
“You could already see the difference in the guys who had been working with Coach Beisel – they are hitting personal bests in the gym all over the place. They are getting faster and more explosive. I’m excited to see how it translates onto the field.”
The Scunthorpe Alphas kick off the 2024 season with a home game against the Sheffield Giants at Quibell Park at 2pm on Sunday, April 21. Admission for adults is £3, with all children given free entry. First-time adult fans will receive a wristband that will offer reduced entry fees for future games.
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