International Coaches Committee
What the ICC Provides
The International Coaches Committee connects coaches, players, and programs worldwide by offering:
- Access & Resources – Opportunities for international coaches to learn directly from American coaches through online education, mentorship, and job-shadowing experiences.
- Bridge Programs – Pathways for international players and coaches to attend U.S. schools, camps, and clinics for development and exposure.
- Global Exchanges – International tours where American coaches and players teach abroad through camps and clinics, while also creating opportunities for U.S. athletes to play professionally in Europe.
- Flag Football Growth– Support for expanding flag football internationally, introducing the game into schools and communities across the globe.
Stay tuned for more information!
Leadership
Dee Maggitt Jr.
Chair – Japan and Europe
Chairman of International Operations
Founder of The DB Network, a global defensive back platform providing resources for coaches and players worldwide. Currently coaching in Osaka, Japan, with 3 years of prior coaching experience in Europe and a track record of leading camps and programs in 10 different countries. Dedicated to growing the game internationally by connecting athletes and coaches across borders.
Jonn Matthews
Vice Chair – Europe
International Partnerships and Member Advancement
Head coach at BGI Akademiet’s American Football Academy. Jonn has grown the sport in Denmark by mentoring 30+ athletes each year, running camps with college coaches and NFL alumni, and organizing international travel for games and cultural exchange. He represented Europe at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coaches Academy, bringing global expertise to developing the game abroad.
Dalal Aljanahi
Chair – United Arab Emirates
Lead – Sports, Wellness & Women’s Advancement
Program Manager at The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge ADEK, leading sports and wellness initiatives that promote student and teacher well-being across the UAE. With prior experience at NYU Abu Dhabi designing PE and wellness curriculum, Dalal blends education and athletics to foster inclusion, growth, and healthy living through sport.
Desi Barbour
Chair – Europe
Coordinator of International Competition and Development
Founder and Head coach of Elite Prospect Academy (EPA), Denmark’s first 11-man football program. Since 2023, Desi has built a hub for athletes from seven countries—including Germany, Iceland, the UK, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Sweden—helping them earn film, gain exposure, and travel internationally to pursue higher levels of competition.
