USAFL News

Nov 30, 2010

Barnes Coaching for Freedom

Leigh Barnes

The USAFL is excited to announce the appointment of Leigh Barnes, former Executive Board Member and long time USAFL player, umpire, coach and administrator as the new national women's team coach. “We are extremely pleased to have Barnesy on-board as the Freedom’s Head Coach, he brings with him many years of playing and coaching experience and a good nature that will enable him to bond well from day one with the team”, says Rich Mann, USAFL President.

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Nov 24, 2010

Happy Holidays from the USAFL

Best wishes from the USAFL community for a safe and happy holiday period. Travel safe over this Thanksgiving long weekend.

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Nov 22, 2010

International Cup Date Change

The AFL have made some changes to the scheduling of the 2011 International Cup after taking into consideration the requests of participating countries nominated as well as the recently released 2011 AFL fixture. The tournament will be played in both Sydney and Melbourne from Friday August 12 through to Saturday August 27, 2011.

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Nov 15, 2010

Tackling Peace wins film award

TACKLING Peace, the story of an Israeli-Palestinian Australian Football team who learnt about the game together has won the Provincia Di Milano Award for Outstanding Film, and the Mention D'Honneur in the Sport & Society category of Sports Film Awards held in Milan, Italy last week.

Read the full story at afl.com.au >

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Nov 14, 2010

Mustaches raise funds in the Vail Valley

Lisa Heath is a big Andy Vanica fan. Vanica is heading local Movember efforts to raise money and awareness for men's health issues. “Everything in October is pink, as it should be,” Heath said. “In November we need to be more aware of men's health and the issues that go with it.”

So, you should do it because it's a good cause, but at least as important is that women dig it — and doing things that women dig is the real reason men decided to shower, shave and walk upright. Read the full story at the Vail Daily online >

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Nov 11, 2010

MBA Student Finds ‘Footy’ Success

Graduate student Dan Sarbacker strikes a balance between his demanding coursework and his passion for the loud crowds and adrenalin-filled atmosphere that are part of the bone-cracking game he loves.
Read full story here at University of Wisconsin-Madison online >

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