![]() When the Brazilian native finished his football career in 2011, he tried his hand at MMA fighting. This kind of knowledge and leadership will help change and improve the attitude and play of our defense giving us a new standard to reach for.” “Leandro left a powerful impression by so generously sharing his thoughts on techniques, game understanding and his ability to analyze the game. Tyresö’s assistant director of football operations, Philip Minja: Since defensive line coach Jörgen Lejon was moving on to do other things within the club anyway, Leandro was a wonderful replacement. Nos somos “Tyreso Royal Crowns” vai vai vai porra” ![]() I wouldn’t have my players do anything I haven’t done on the field, so my knowledge is all battle tested. That´s what I like to play and like to see. Explosiveness, sound technique, and getting off the ball with bad intentions. So, going forward into the 2015 season, I believe the defensive line play will be something to watch. In the same way, I’m excited to assist in growing interest in the game in this great country, and throughout Europe. We have a growing love for American football as Sweden does. Recently, I was in my native country of Brazil, coaching the game there. It was not heart or enthusiasm, but coachable run-stop techniques and pass-rushing skills, which were my favorites as a player. So I think the players and I will have a great time exploring those fundamentals of the game. After meeting the team, coaches, and seeing the genuine love of the game from everyone, there was no doubt in my mind I wanted to be a part of this energy.Īfter playing football 7 years professionally in the NFL, with the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, and Tennessee Titans, I realized quickly what the defensive line was lacking on this team. “I had no previous knowledge of football even existing in Sweden, but on a random visit to see the country I stumbled upon the Tyresö Royal Crowns. He had no idea that not only was football being played in Sweden, but that it was thriving. Preston showed him around Stockholm and convinced him to come to a practice. While on a visit to Sweden last summer, Veal ran into Andrew Preston who played for the Royal Crowns at the time. ![]() Leandro Veal, former defensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos and Tennessee Titans is moving to Sweden this spring to serve as the defensive line coach for the Tyresö Royal Crowns.
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