The 2010 IFAF World Team

Standing six feet, four inches and weighing in just shy of 300 pounds, Sukh Chungh's physical presence is striking, even on a practice field populated by the world's top under-19 football talent.

Yet the IFAF World Team offensive lineman stands out in more important ways, as well. Chungh played in the inaugural International Bowl in Fort Lauderdale in 2010 and has a year of Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) football under his belt. In his freshman season at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, he was a part of a Dinos squad that finished 10-1 and captured the Hardy Cup, the Canada West conference championship trophy.

Chungh draws from these experiences to guide his World Team teammates. The IFAF World Team roster features players from nine different countries. Even among the Canadian contingent, six provinces are represented, so cohesion can be a major challenge for his team.

"I see myself being a leader in situations and bringing the guys together. It's just the little things we do on and off the field that are bringing us together," Chungh said after Saturday's morning practice.

World Team athletes arrived in Austin, Texas on Thursday and since then, have been thrust into two-a-day practice schedules. Undoubtedly, this can be a tough adjustment for even the most seasoned international competitor. As an International Bowl veteran, Chungh hopes to use his familiarity with the World Team and his knowledge of football to help his teammates thrive and unify under these dynamic circumstances.

"I did it two years ago, so I know how everyone sort of feels coming in. Usually, the first day you get over the little slump and then everyone starts gelling. I think we're coming together well," Chungh said.

Bringing his team together to play as a unit will absolutely be necessary if Chungh hopes to accomplish his primary objective for the 2012 International Bowl: to beat the US team for the first time in three meetings on this stage.

"My goal [for the International Bowl] is obviously to win," said Chungh. "But I would also like to show the rest of the world and the rest of the USA that there are great athletes across the world-in Canada, Australia, Sweden, wherever-and that we can bring our ‘A game' and beat them."

But for Chungh, the World Team experience isn't just about winning a game. It's also an opportunity to learn from some of the best athletes and coaches from around the globe.

"With the World Team, just being around all these great players, you pick up on all these small things you don't normally get taught. It's like another tool in your tool box and it's awesome," Chungh said.

Chungh plans to share the knowledge he picks up in Austin with his teammates in Calgary.

"What I plan to get out of this is the whole experience of playing Team USA and learning from all these great athletes," said Chungh. "I will be bringing it back home to Calgary and hopefully showing my teammates who didn't get this experience like I did [what I learned]."

Nevertheless, Chungh, a native of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, is ecstatic to be a part of the World Team. He feels the significance of representing his home in the international arena.

"It's awesome to be here. It's unreal. It feels good to be down in Texas," Chungh said. "It feels great to represent British Columbia. It feels great to represent Canada. To me, it means a lot to represent my country out here on the world stage."

The IFAF World Team will take on the US Team at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex in Austin, Texas on Wednesday at 5 p.m. CT. American football fans outside of the US will be able to tune in live via a webcast at www.USAFootball.com/InternationalBowl.