2. Welcome
Educational Sports Tours
Welcome to Global Football, a division of the Global Sports
Group, Inc. We provide football players of all ages, their
coaches, families and supporters, the opportunity to
participate in high-profile events around the world.
Through an extensive network of football contacts and
business partners, Global Football has developed a broad
spectrum of games, tournaments, tours, camps and
bowls, each targeted to a specific age group and talent
level.
Hope you can join us!
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3. Patrick Steenberge
Coach,
My name is Patrick Steenberge and I played
Quarterback and lettered two seasons under coach Ara
Parseghian at Notre Dame. It was at school that I
learned the importance of team work and also of the
power, influence and importance of international travel.
Global Football is an international sports travel
organization providing the opportunity for young
amateur athletes from different countries to compete
against one another, while experiencing and learning
firsthand about each other's cultures, customs and
history.
At Global Football we believe in, and indeed see every
year, the incredible effect of educational sports travel.
At the beginning of each new football season hundreds
of our travelers (players, staff, coaches, family, fans
and friends included) return home better citizens, more
confident, more enthusiastic in the classroom and on
the playing field; more engaged in the world around
them; better prepared for life and more likely to make a
difference to each other as team mates.
Lead an educational sports tour with us and you’ll get
your students’ attention and keep it. And best of all
you’ll make a difference in their lives. I encourage you
to contact one of your fellow coaches who have traveled
with us to hear what their experiences were.
Happy trails!
Patrick Steenberge
President Global Sports Group.
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4. Previous Travellers
Central Wartburg Wabash Rose-Hulman Augustana Illinois Wesleyan
Adrian Bluffton Baker Wilmington Cornell Buena Vista
John Carroll Mt St Joseph Alfred Plymouth Hope Thiel
Luther MN Morris Claremont Elmhurst Ohio Northern North Central
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5. Quotes
“There is no greater opportunity for young people to travel and
experience new parts of the world like the tours and competitions you
have developed at Global Football.”
John Mackovic, retired Head Coach - Universities of Texas, Arizona & Illinois
“The trip to Italy provided a once in a lifetime experience for all
involved, and many of our young men expressed that it was
something they would remember the rest of their lives”
Norm Eash, Head Coach - Illinois Wesleyan
“Patrick went above and beyond the call of duty. I do not know why
any NCAA Div. III school that has football does not take the
opportunity to travel with Global Football. “
Jim Lyall, Head Coach - Adrian College
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6. Quotes
"I was proud of how they represented American football and
Augustana College football. However, I was more proud to see them
show great interest in and absorb the educational aspects of the trip.“
Jim Barnes, Head Coach - Augustana College
“Everything on the trip to Germany was handled in a first-class
manner from our transportation, accommodations and meals, to the
football details. “
Rich Willis, Head Coach - Wartburg College
“Traveling to Spain was one of the best things we have done for our
football program since we arrived here 8 years ago.”
Mike Wallace, Head Coach - Wilmington College
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7. Quotes
“We experienced so much in Austria and Germany and we
experienced it together. As a team - we are all forever grateful for this
‘Experience of a Lifetime’.”
Chris Creighton, Head Coach - Wabash College
“There is no doubt the trip to Ireland is an experience the JCU
community will never forget.”
Regis Scafe, Head Coach - John Carroll University
“We finished this season as conference co-champions and this trip to
Italy was a key ingredient to our success this fall.“
Chris Rorke, Head Coach - Plymouth College
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8. What’s Included….
• Airfare
• Hotel accommodation
• Ground transportation
• Breakfast & dinner daily
• Full-time tour manager
• Global Football coordinator
• Educational sightseeing tours
• Entrance fees to select attractions
• International football game & practices
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10. Hotel Accommodation
A good night's sleep is
important, so travelers can
count on superior tourist-
class hotels in good
locations. We inspect every
hotel personally to ensure
it's comfortable, clean and
safe. Each student shares a
room with one or two other
students. Adult travelers
may pay a supplement for
single or twin/double
rooms.
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14. Meals
We start the day right with
a breakfast buffet: sausage,
bacon, eggs, pastries,
juices, coffee, cereal,
yogurt, fruit, cheese,
breakfast meats.
We leave lunch free for you
to make your own culinary
discoveries.
Dinner is a nutritious
balance of familiar dishes
and local favorites.
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15. Game & Practices
• Practices & Walkthrough
• Play International Competition
• Friendly & Welcoming Hosts
• Post-Game Social Activity
• Make Friends and Contacts
• Final Game for Seniors
• Post-Graduation Overseas Job
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16. Transportation
Although we typically travel
by private deluxe motor
coach, travelers may also
find themselves climbing
the Alps by cable car,
crossing France in a high-
speed TGV train, crossing
the Baltic Sea by overnight
ferry from Stockholm to
Helsinki or even traversing
the Greek isles aboard a
luxury cruise ship.
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17. Guided Tours
Our tours include a guided
sightseeing tour of every
major city along the way.
Typically conducted by
motor coach and led by an
expert local guide, these
comprehensive overviews
give travelers the history
and local insight into each
city. A professional guide
may lead visits to important
monuments and museums.
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18. Tour Director
Tour Directors handle all
the logistics of your tour—
from hotel check-in to
sightseeing and everything
in between. Our well-
trained professionals are
also experienced travelers
who are excited to share
their knowledge and to
provide important historical
and cultural information
about the sights and
destinations you will visit.
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19. Italian Classic Itinerary
Day 1 – Fly to Italy
Day 2 – Venice
Day 3 – Venice
Day 4 – Florence
Day 5 – Florence
Day 6 – Rome
Day 7 – Game Day
Day 8 – Rome
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22. Venice
We have two days amid the incomparable beauty of Venice.
To introduce you to the city we have included a walking tour.
A highlight is sure to be a visit to St Mark’s Basilica, built in
the 11th century and lavishly embellished over the centuries.
Also on St Mark’s Square is the Doge’s Palace, home to the
rulers of Venice. Venice is also home to a wealth of fine
churches, magnificent art galleries, colorwashed palaces
and, of course, some excellent jewellery and glass shops.
Why not take a gondola ride along the Grand Canal, see the
great collection of modern art at the Peggy Guggenheim
museum or visit one of the more obscure islands off the
beaten track like the colorful fisherman’s island of Burano?
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23. Venice – St Mark’s Square
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28. Florence
Set beside the river Arno, amid the green hills of Tuscany,
Florence is the jewel of the Renaissance. Our included
sightseeing tour will show us the highlights: the magnificent
cathedral, crowned by its huge terracotta-colored dome; the
bustling Piazza della Signoria and the exquisite Ponte
Vecchio. Make time for shopping in colorful markets or, for a
glorious view over the city climb to the top of the Piazzale
Michelangelo.
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33. Rome
Endowed with the legacy of 2700 years of history, Rome is
one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites. We will see
the Roman Forum and Coliseum and soak up the atmosphere
of the Piazza Navona, studded with fountains and lined with
tempting cafes. Seek out the Trevi Fountain, almost hidden in
a maze of streets. Other famous sites include the Spanish
Steps, the perfectly proportioned Pantheon and the massive
memorial to the first King of Italy Vittorio Emanuele.
Although only 440,000 acres in size the Vatican State
contains some of the best known works of art in the world,
housed in some magnificent buildings. Our tour will take in
some of the extensive collections of the Vatican Museums
and of course the Sistine Chapel, its ceiling painted single-
handedly over four years by Michelangelo. We also visit St
Peter’s Basilica, heart of the Catholic church and one of the
most impressive in the world.
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57. Football Partners
• NFL Europe & International
• International Federation of American Football
• American Football Coaches Association
• European Federation of American Football
• European Football League
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58. Travel Partner
NORTH AMERICA’S
LEADING TRAVEL AGENCY
WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
2007,2009, 2010
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