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Wednesday, November 02, 2011





















TUSAAFSS Welcomes Tony Touchdown Simmons as its new Head Coach. TUSAAFSS would like to thank Former interim Head Coach Derrick Gaffney for all of his support while taking over after Earl Christy. Coach Simmons brings in a full slate of International experience to the TUSAAFSS Head Coach Position, having played in the NFL CFL and NFLE. For more on coach Simmons please check out his background. http://old.proplayerconnect.com/athlete/profile/948


Tuesday, October 25, 2011

TUSAAFSS Head Coach Derrick Gaffney

TUSAAFSS would like to thank Derrick Gaffney for his great help in helping TUSAAFSS get established in Florida and with his guidance in helping with athletes and networking in the Jacksonville area.





 TUSAAFSS did know that Derrick Gaffney was going to be with the Organization on a interim basis, so the addition of Tony Simmons comes as a great addition to the TUSAAFSS Team. More to come About Coach Simmons in our next article which will feature more information about Tony Simmons.

Tryouts Continue in Jacksonville, Florida
















TUSAAFSS is still looking for talent to make its roster. The goal is to put together a very talented roster made up of some of the best athletes the United States. The roster will consist of 90 athletes 45 and 45 is the goal with the organization a 45 man travel roster and a 45 man USA Roster. Sop yes we need to find athletes who have passports who are willing to travel plus find athletes who are willing to join the team for friendly games here in Florida. TUSAAFSS is based out of Jacksonville Florida and will have all practices and tryouts in Jacksonville, Florida. TUSAAFSS advises athletes to pre register to get their spot for the tryouts. 

Monday, October 17, 2011

A message from one of the TUSAAFSS Player JT Lamar


Tryouts Continue in Jacksonville, Florida





















Tryouts will continue until the TUSAAFSS roster is completed when 90 athletes have been chosen for the TUSAAFSS roster. This will ensure that TUSAAFSS has some of the best athletes on its roster for games in the Future. So far the turnout has been very good and we continue to see very good athletes from the Southern states area. Tryouts will continue at the Victory Christian Academy Practice facility in North Jacksonville, Florida. Athletes are urged to Pre register on the www.tusaaf.com web page. TUSAAFSS will continue tryouts until roster positions are filled. Official practices with athletes in Jacksonville will start once roster positions have been filled completely. Please check the TUSAAFSS web page for the roster as it start to grow with athletes from around the United States. So far TUSAAFSS has athletes from Texas to California on its roster with plenty of local athletes from Georgia and Florida.



Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Tryouts Continue in Jacksonville, Florida

TUSAAFSS Is looking to fill out its 45 Man Travel roster and 45 man USA roster.
Tryouts continue at the Victory Christian Academy Training facility. 
20 Processing fee is charged to all athletes attending Tryouts check our
 www.tusaaf.com  page for additional information.




Monday, September 26, 2011

TUSAAFSS Player Facebook Added for players and Sponsors




















TUSAAFSS Players Facebook
is opened up for Staff and Athletes to open up communications to find out information about the TUSAAFSS upcoming schedule and Practices that will be taking place in 2011/2012. TUSAAFSS main goal is to finish the travel roster of the team and to continue to start promotions of the team to Corp Sponsors as to gain more support for the team so they will be able to have a full playing schedule of events in the Future. Please use the email for contacting TUSAAFSS staff member. Each TUSAAAFSS player will be given a email address to insure direct communication to staff members and Players. Tremain Miles has been named the TUSAAFSS Player representative for TUSAAFSS.
tusaafssplayers@inbox.com   







Monday, September 19, 2011

12 Noles make Team USA

12 Noles make Team USA

Athlete finally showing up for TUSAAFSS Open Tryouts














TUSAAFSS had a good turnout of athletes mainly from Georgia who turned up to Tryout for TUSAAFSS. Athletes really impressed Head Coach Derrick Gaffney. 12 Players from Georgia made the roster on 17 September. Open tryouts will continue until the 45 man Travel roster is complete.











Tuesday, September 13, 2011

TUSAAFSS Looks for good turn out at Tryouts in Jacksonville, FL




















Come and show us what you have to see if you have what it
takes to make the TUSAAFSS Roster.  Please Pre Register so we
 can process your paperwork faster.



















TUSAAFSS is also proud to announce a partnership with Victory Christian Academy as one '
of the Tryout and Practice locations for 2011/2012. VCA was once the practice facility for the
Jacksonville Bulls of the USFL in the 80's.














http://vcasoldiers.com/

TUSAAFSS Uniforms have new look.




TUSAAFSS is proud of the new look uniforms that are being supplied by our Official
Gear provider Teamsportswear Direct. http://teamsportsweardirect.com/















Friday, August 19, 2011

TUSAAFSS Adds Former NFL WR Tony Simmons to Staff



















TUSAAFSS is proud to add Tony Simmons to our staff as one of our American Football Diplomats ie AFD's. Tony has also been a part of the international American make up having played in the CFL and NFLE and recently coached and played in Hungary. Tony played College football at the University of Wisconsin as one its best WR in recent history. Information on Tony Simmons 5) YEAR NFL VETERAN. (3) YEAR CFL VETERAN. (3) YEAR EUROPEAN VETERAN RECORD (25-6). NFL-EUROPE WORLD BOWL FINALIST. DENMARK MERMAID BOWL FINALIST(2010). HUNGARY PANNON BOWL FINALIST(2011).(4) YEARS AS OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR. USA SPORTS PERFORMANCE AND TRACK & FIELD COACH. INDUCTED INTO ST. RITA HS (CHICAGO, IL) HALL OF FAMEhttp://tdtony.com/galleries-nfl08.html


Look for Tony to also be helping out with Strength and Conditioning for TUSAAFSS and many other duties as AFD.














Tony also runs his own Runs
6 point athletics
http://www.6pointathletics.com/







20 Aug Jacksonville, FL Combine rescheduled
















Combine rescheduled in Jacksonville, FL.
Seems that TUSAAFSS has to do more to get athletes to come to the Combines in the USA. What is ironic is that when in Europe TUSAAFSS had American athletes come out the woodwork to participate but now that we are in the USA we have to educate more athletes what American Football is about abroad. We want to thank Europlayers.com for providing us at least with athletes who have a clue about American Football outside of the USA. We do not give up easy and will find the Quality athletes we are looking for who want to represent the USA.


Sunday, July 10, 2011

Web Page Upgrade





















 With the growing demand in TUSAAFSS
we are upgrading our web page please
stay tuned for the new things that will be
 added to our page.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

TUSAAFSS get new Official Uniform Supplier for the future.


















http://www.teamsportsweardirect.com/






TUSAAFSS now located in Jacksonville, Florida is proud to announce a new partnership with Team Sportswear Direct who will be the official supplier for TUSAAFSS and TUSAAFSSF. We look forward to creating new ventures for new teams around the world who have a main stumbling block, which is always equipment supplies. We here at TUSAAFSS believe Team Sports Direct will be the right fit for any new program starting out around the world with high quality gear for all team needs. Look for new examples to come out soon with the TUSAAFSS Uniform to Include the Stars & Stripes Cheerleaders Uniforms.







Monday, June 20, 2011

A TUSSAFSS Board Member needs your help if Possible

















Mike Wynn has been associated with
TUSAAFSS Since 2006 and is a former member of the
NFL having had stints with the Oakland Raiders and various other teams in the NFL. Mike has been going through some difficulty finding a donor and it would be a blessing from God if this gets out to anyone who can help Mike. The quotes we his direct words in a email and anyone is interested in helping please contact us here at TUSAAFSS and we will have you contact Mike Wynn directly. You can email us at tusaafss@aol.com

Saturday, April 09, 2011

Theo Waters joins TUSAAFSS staff embedded in South Africa


















TUSAAFSS adds Theo Waters to staff to help out with developing
 partnerships with American Football in South Africa. We look forward to building
sustainable relationships with Organizations that are serious about developing American Football
Programs. We look forward to giving more updates on the progress in South Africa.
http://tusaaf.com/staff/

Monday, March 21, 2011

Derrick Gaffney named new Head coach of TUSAAFSS



TUSAAFSS is proud to have Derrick Gaffney step up into the Head Coach Position. Derrick will help with the ongoing task of helping with Camps and arranging games here in the USA and abroad. Derrick will have a direct role in getting some of the local Quality athletes from his home town of Jacksonville and the rest of Florida.















Derrick Gaffney


College career

Gaffney received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida
in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Doug Dickey's Florida
Gators football team from 1974 to 1977.[3] Memorably, Gaffney caught a
ninety-nine-yard touchdown reception from Cris Collinsworth in the Gators'
48–3 victory over the Rice Owls in 1977, which tied the then-current NCAA
record and remains the longest touchdown pass in Southeastern Conference (SEC)
history.[3] While he was a Florida undergraduate, Gaffney was also a member of
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Professional career

The New York Jets chose Gaffney in the eighth round (197th pick overall) in
the 1978 NFL Draft,[4] and he played for the Jets from 1978 to 1984 and again
in 1987.[5] His single best season was his rookie year in 1978, when he caught
thirty-eight passes for 691 yards.[1] Gaffney started sixty-eight of 100 games
in which he played for the Jets, and finished his NFL career with 156
receptions for 2,613 yards and seven touchdowns.

Florida Gator football family






























Gaffney's older brother, Don Gaffney, was the starting quarterback for the
Florida Gators from the middle of the 1973 season through the end of 1975,













 and
was the first African-American to become the starter at the quarterback
position for the Gators.








 Gaffney is also the father of current Denver Broncos






















wide receiver Jabar Gaffney 
and the uncle of current Minnesota Vikings
cornerback














Lito Sheppard. Both played for the Gators: Jabar Gaffney in 2000
and 2001, and Lito Seppard from 1999 to 2001.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Game in Dubai cancelled once again for the final time.

TUSAAFSS has cancelled its game with the UAE Falcons due to concerns in the area. We regret that we could not make this event possible after many advances with American Football in the United Arab Emirates. Hopefully in the future with sponsorship help we will be able to make the event a reality not a dream. The UAE Falcons are a club team that has players from many different countries and enjoy playing American Football, we wish them all the best in the future.
http://gulfnews.com/sport/other-sports/uae-s-clash-against-us-postponed-to-march-1.706996

Monday, February 28, 2011

TUSAAFSS Needs your support

With the rising cost of travel and facility prices, TUSAAFSS is asking for financial help from Americans who are interested in helping the TUSAAFSS team. We are not funded by the millions like USA Football and other organizations who get money from the NFL. We are independent, and  do more grass roots things that really make a difference. We  have the TUSAAFSSF Foundation which works as the Non profit wing but we are new and need your help America. If you are interested in donating to TUSAAFSS please feel free to write us or check out web page www.tusaaf.com
TUSAAFSS also will be doing camps in the next few months to raise awareness about our organizations that will be spreading the goodwill of American Football around the world.
Team USA American Football Stars & Stripes Inc
Team USA American Football Stars & Stripes Foundation




TUSAAFSS Adds Former NFL Kicker Donald Igwebuike to staff.


Donald Igwebuike will be joining the staff as the kicking coach and African American Football Diplomat. Donald will also be involved in Kicking camps with the TUSAAFSS Staff and Players in April 2011. 

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Texas vs Nation report by TUSAAFSS Staff Member Matt Ciepiela Offensive Coordinator




On February 5, 2011, I attend the Texas vs.  The Nation senior bowl.   Before attending I had never heard of this senior bowl I was only familiar with the Under Armor senior bowl and East West Shrine game.  So going in I wasn’t hesitant   about the talent level but once I was there I was blown away at the amount of talent. Out of the 110 players 95 of them had invitations to the NFL combine in Indianapolis. All of the players playing in the game were rated by NFL scouts to be in the top ten at their respective position. Within those players were two first round prospect both nose tackles. One playing for the Nation his name was Kenrick Ellis from Hampton University which is located in Hampton, Virginia. The other playing for the Texas team his name was Jerrell Powe from Mississippi which is located in Oxford, Mississippi. 
When I first arrived to practice I was confused because there were player from colleges outside of Texas playing on the Texas team. I was then told that to be on the Texas team you just needed some kind of Texas tie the most obvious being playing for a state of Texas University or playing high school in the state of Texas. Which is how Mario Fannin, running back, from the National Champion Auburn Tigers was allowed to play on the Texas team.


As for the game, it started out looking like it would be a shootout because both teams scored on big plays in the first quarter. Taylor Potts from Texas Tech connected with Denarius Moore from Tennessee for the games opening touchdown 3 minutes into the first quarter. Then Damien Berry from Miami University ran for a 72 yard touchdown run.  After that both teams pretty much staled on all their drive with the final score being 13-7 Texas winning. Team Texas leads the overall series 3-2.  Taylor Potts was named game’s MVP.
Overall, I thought the talent level was great and could see this game become a great partner for Team USA American Football Stars and Stripes. All of the player will either be drafted or get picked up as free agents and given a look by NFL teams. For Team USA I would say keep a database of all these players because any of them would make great player for Team USA not all of the will make NFL rosters next year and our game will be a great opportunity for some of them to get another look in a game setting and to stay involved with football. 

For more check out  http://texasvsthenation.com/

Friday, February 11, 2011

Who and What is the TUSAAFSS Mission.

About



THE MISSION
Team USA American Football Stars & Stripes, main goal is to help with the
growth of American Football in Developing Countries at all levels. With the growing movement of American Football around the world, it is the TUSAAFSS’s mission to become the Best Non Professional Team that will be playing American Football in developing countries that have not yet had the entertainment experience of the game. TUSAAFSS partnerships with organizations that are involved directly will help pave the way for maximum exposure of the sport in
developing countries and help bring new relationships between different
countries. TUSAAFSS will consist of highly trained athletes and staff members who will help with the training of new athletes, as well as entertaining, along with the Stars & Stripes Cheerleaders and Mascot. TUSAAFSS’ games will be played internationally to show the true spirit of the sport of American Football. TUSAAFSS’ partnership with the Team USA American Football Stars &
Stripes Foundation will mainly be to provide entertainment to the foundation
when required. Please note that when we say Developing Countries, we mean countries that will be developing American Football programs.
THE TEAM
Team USA American Football Stars & Stripes Team will consist of recently
graduated college athletes and or former professional athletes. Each team member will be screened for athletic ability and character and will be supported by the Stars & Stripes Cheerleaders and team Mascot. The TUSAAFSS team will have a staff of coaches, trainers, and administrative professionals who will maintain the running of the team and help promote the different programs that will be set up in Developing countries. TUSAAFSS Team members will be available at all events to show the true meaning of the sport and create partnerships with organizations that are interested in starting American Football programs in their countries. The team will be an advertising beacon for the sport and will look for innovative ways of displaying sponsor logos directly on uniforms. TUSAAFSS will act as a valued entertainment magnet
that will draw fans of all ages to the sport of American Football in
Developing Countries.
Look for the addition of TUSAAFSS TV in the near future. We will feature our own TV network which will show the different programs we will helping around the world. Its not just about the sport its also about helping the culture of American Football which goes beyond just the sport itself. One of our goals is to make sure no athletes are left behind because they can not afford to pay to participate.



Friday, February 04, 2011

Game Rescheduled for last time Final date established as May 13th 2011
















Preparations are finally being made for this historic event in Abu Dhabi/Dubai. More to come on the events on the game along with Sponsors for the event. The UAE National team has delayed past plans on playing Egypt due to the unrest in Cairo at the moment. The USA Egypt Soccer game was postponed due to the unrest.