NFL Munich Game 2024: Nadine Nurasyid becomes football ambassador
NADINE HAS ENORMOUS EXPERIENCE IN AMERICAN FOOTBALL
After coaching stints in the German Football League 2 (GFL2) and the German national team, she was most recently head coach in the German Football League (GFL), making her the first female head coach of a men's team in the top division. Nurasyid is now part of the coaching staff of Stuttgart Surge in the European League of Football (ELF).
The 38-year-old also shines outside the stadium with her knowledge. As an NFL expert, she regularly brings viewers closer to the spectacular world of American football. Nadine will be accompanying the preparations for the clash between the Panthers and the Giants. With exciting talks and exclusive insights, she wants to increase the fans' anticipation of the duel.
The stages of her football career
Profile:
Name: Nadine Nurasyid
Date of birth: 13.05.1986
Place of birth: Munich, Germany
Nationality: German
Profession: American football coach, TV pundit
Playing career:
Nadine Nurasyid is a former German American football player. She started her career in American football in Germany, playing for the first division Munich Cowboys Ladies and the German national team, both tackle and flag football.
Positions:
Offense: Wide Receiver
Defense: Safety
Club: Munich Cowboys Ladies
Nadine played for the Munich Cowboys Ladies, where she quickly developed into a key player. Her versatility allowed her to shine in both offense and defense. When she was in the Ladies Bowl with her team in 2018, she was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) Defense.
Coaching career:
While still a player, Nadine Nurasyid entered the coaching business and quickly made a name for herself as one of the few women in the traditionally male-dominated world of American football. After the Straubing Spiders were promoted to the German Football League 2 (GFL2), she took over the position of defensive coordinator and developed the defense into one of the best in the league. She later moved to the Munich Cowboys, one of the most traditional American football clubs in Germany, as a coach. She initially supported the GFL team as position coach and the entire club as Vice President of Sport. A short time later, she took over full responsibility as coach. This made her the first female head coach to coach a men's team in the German Football League. She was voted “Coach of the Year” in her very first year for her achievements. She has always been involved in the training of licensed football coaches.
Current club: Stuttgart Surge
After her stint with the Munich Cowboys, Nadine Nurasyid took over as Defense Assistant Coach at Stuttgart Surge, an up-and-coming franchise and last year's finalist in the European League of Football (ELF).
Career off the pitch:
Nadine Nurasyid has been working as an NFL expert for the streaming service DAZN and on television for RTL since 2023. She commentates live games, most recently the Superbowl, and hosts the weekly RTL Nitro magazine, “NFL Sideline - Das Footballmagazin”, where she analyzes plays and uses her expertise to assess current events in the league. As co-host of the RTL Nitro football podcast “Let's talk about Sacks”, she introduces listeners to football by explaining technical terms and making it easier for newcomers to enter the world of American football.
Nadine Nurasyid is also active as a keynote speaker, giving exciting keynote speeches with inspiring key messages and a valuable change of perspective.
Personal details:
Nadine Nurasyid is known for her commitment and passion for American football. She is committed to promoting the sport not only on the pitch, but also off it, particularly in the area of coach and player training.
Hobbies and interests:
In addition to American football, the sports science graduate has a passion for coaching and athletics training. She is interested in the further development of training techniques, scientific findings and their practical application.
Social commitment:
Nadine is involved in various social projects and is committed to promoting sport for young people, for rehabilitation purposes and general health promotion. She is known for passing on her experience and knowledge to the next generation of American football players and coaches. In addition to sport, she is passionate about providing drinking water and medical aid in Africa.
Nadine Nurasyid is one of the most influential people in German American football thanks to her achievements as a player as well as her successes and commitment as a coach. Her contribution to the sport is universally appreciated and recognized.
