Excellence
Rigorous standards across all operations, from practice sessions to game competition.
Recruiting — All Positions Open
American Raiders
An elite adult-amateur football program with one mission — represent the United States on the international stage at the CSIT Amateur Olympics.
- Nations Competing
- 40 +
- Roster Spots
- 53
- Flag to Represent
- 1
The Code
Four values held without apology.
We don't run promotional copy. These are the terms of being a Raider — read them, decide, then come find us.
Brotherhood
The roster functions as a unified family unit with mutual accountability and shared commitment.
Service
Players regard wearing the American flag as a solemn responsibility to represent the nation honorably.
Legacy
Each athlete contributes to building a lasting institution of American amateur football on the world stage.
The World Stage
CSIT Amateur Olympics
The CSIT governs international amateur sports, bringing together athletes from over 40 countries. The American Raiders position themselves as ambassadors introducing American football to a global audience.
Front Office
Full Staff
The people running the program.
Road to the Games
Full Timeline
Five phases. Two stages. One flag.
We're not waiting for a schedule — here's the roadmap to Athens 2026 and Aalborg 2027.
Phase 01
Ongoing
National Recruitment
Identifying talent nationwide. All positions open — offense, defense, special teams. Applications reviewed by coaching staff.
Phase 02
Spring–Summer 2026
Regional Tryouts
Invited athletes report for regional tryout weekends. Skill combine, position drills, interview. Athens roster locked from this pool.
Phase 03
July–August 2026
Training Camp
Full-squad camp. Installs, scrimmages, strength & conditioning, film study. Travel paperwork and vaccinations finalized.
Phase 04
September 2026 · Athens, Greece
CSIT American Football Championships
Sport-specific international championship — American football exclusively. First international fixture for the Raiders program and qualifying performance toward the 2027 flagship.
Phase 05
June 8–13, 2027 · Aalborg, Denmark
CSIT World Sports Games
The "Amateur Olympics" — multi-sport flagship held every two years across 40+ nations. The United States takes the field as American football ambassadors alongside the broader CSIT athletic program.
Dispatch
All News
Latest from the program.
Dispatch
No stories published yet — game recaps, roster updates, and behind-the-scenes notes will land here as the 2026 campaign begins.
Suit Up
If you can compete, there is a spot to earn.
All positions open — offense, defense, special teams. Coaching staff reviews every submission personally.