NFL to open academy in Australia to identify and develop young prospects
by Associated Press from US news | The Guardian on (#6MB7G)
- NFL to open academy for teenagers on Gold Coast
- Move is latest step in league's global expansion efforts
The NFL will expand its international search for talent by opening an academy in rugby-mad Australia to develop promising teenagers in the Asia-Pacific region into college and pro prospects.
The NFL Academy will open in September for student athletes aged 12 to 18, following recruitment camps taking place this summer in Australia and New Zealand, the league announced on Thursday.
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