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| Aki (Not Euro Jones) Jones |
So you’ve made the decision that you want to play in Europe. Personally speaking you have just opened yourself up to a world of opportunities that many were afraid to do so. Kudos to you!!!
But before you watch Euro Trip and visualize how you’ll rush for 2,000 yards or get 20 sacks or throw for 50 touchdowns while running through a bevy of Parisian and Czech models there are some tips that can make your season memorable or a complete nightmare.
My name is Aki Jones and I’ve spent the past 4 years in Europe playing six seasons in Poland, Sweden and Finland. I’ve fucked up a quite a few times in my travels. For example my first season in Poland the team ran my ass up out of there so fast I was gone by mid season and managed to piss off the majority of league. So I know a thing or two on what NOT to do. But over the next few years things got progressively better. I was able to flip this lifestyle into being able to do movies, reality shows, broadcasting for Sky Sports and working in the NFL International offices.
I’ll be honest, am I the best person to be writing this post? HA! FUCK NO!!! Can some my experiences at least help you when entering your next season in Europe? For damn sure.
I’ll be writing a weekly post with tidbits on how to make the experience work best for and the club that brings you in. Hopefully some of these ideas can also put a few more dollars in your pockets since really all we care about is how can get that side money. I will also be bringing guest writers who I believe have a unique tales from the perspective of what to expect when playing certain positions.
So welcome to Aki “Not Euro Jones” Jones’s Guide to not being a horrible import.
To be a good import,
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2. Make sure your return flight is paid and a date is set period...
3. Leave your ego at the Airport where you came from..It is a learning experiance remember that.
4. Listen and stop talking..
5. As good as you think you are, your playing in Europe, so your not that good, leave your ego at the door.
6. Help the team as much as you can, be one of the guys, and don´t be that guy!!
7. Don´t get in trouble with the law, follow the law, as dumb as you might think it is, not your country, not your rules, if you don´t know you better ask.
8. Remember your teammates want to learn from you so share your experiance and your knowlege.
9. Remember your a guest, and as such act like you have some manners, you represent your country as well.
10. Have fun, great experiance follow 1-10 and you should be fine.. Trust me I know..
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