The team is the core of NFL

As a sponsor of the summit, Mr. Peter – Griffith, chief executive of NFL international affairs, and Mr. Yang Ruiqi, general manager of NFL China, were invited to the summit.

NFL four principles to open up overseas markets

The NFL alliance has a monopoly in the United States for many years in sports field, is currently developing Chinese, Britain, Mexico and other overseas markets, and the NFL alliance in the overseas market development goals and will take measures to become the focus of concern for the fans. Griffith said, NFL overseas market development goal is to attract more fans attention. He stressed that the NFL alliance has 5 major overseas markets, and the Chinese market is one of them. According to the statistics, among the 5 overseas residents, 25% of them have a preliminary understanding of the NFL League and rugby through various channels. He believes that with the development of science and technology and the globalization of signal propagation, more overseas fans will join the NFL family.

For the overseas operation strategy of NFL, Griffith focuses on four aspects: first, resources NFL alliance through their live events, highlights and news media, let fans experience the fun of football through the screen. Secondly, the International Series held by the NFL League allows some overseas fans to watch a high level of rugby confrontation. For example, the 4 London bowl of the season and 1 upcoming Mexico City bowls. These events will show the most authentic aspect of the NFL alliance to overseas fans. Third, the surrounding elements of NFL such as fantasy football, football games, player interaction activities and NFL theme exhibitions etc.. Finally, the NFL League also expects more international players to join 32 teams, so that more countries will deepen their understanding of NFL football.

NFL china bowl can be expected

As the most concerned topic of NFL Chinese fans, when can two teams come to China for a match? Griffith believes that the Chinese bowl is likely to be held in the future, and this is one of the goals that the NFL alliance wants to achieve. But every season, there are only 8 home games per team. Most NFL teams only have 16 games a year. Even the champions team will play 19 games a year. At the same time, preseason and playoff games are difficult to leave the United states. Therefore, the specific time of Chinese bowl is still unknown. In addition, Griffith also stressed the influence of NFL alliance more hope international series to sustainability in the host area, rather than after the end, we soon forget this sport. Griffith is very confident that, with the competition ability of NFL alliance anywhere in the world, and can ensure that the concept of race fans can enjoy a wonderful game. As many times as the London bowl arrangement, and the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe Rugby boom is the alliance is expected to achieve the effect.

China’s development: teamwork among youth is the top priority

NFL and rugby already have a lot of loyal fans in china. At present, China has produced 3 rugby league and dozens of all equipped rugby teams. So, what are the views of NFL China and the NFL League on the development of rugby in China? Mr. Yang said that China now has many athletes who participate in all equipment Rugby matches; there are about 3000 flag rugby players and more than 10000 teenagers who are learning rugby. Griffith says the NFL alliance is different from many other sports leagues in the world. “We want to help China’s rugby league grow through its own experience.” Griffith highlighted the development of team spirit in Chinese youth by rugby. He said, “maybe in professional football, every player has a very high level of skill, and the concept of teamwork is not that obvious. However, in the youth football game, quarterback is generally the best player of the technical and tactical qualities, while attacking forwards or defensive forwards may only be physically strong, but generally qualified. And if one of the 5 front lines didn’t do their job, the team would be paralyzed. This is the emphasis of the rugby team spirit of cooperation and mutual assistance.” Griffith believes that cultivating team spirit in young people can benefit these young players throughout their lives.