Olivier Moret (center) with French players from the IFAF World Team and Development Team

Oliver Moret returns for a third stint with the IFAF World Team program, this year as the development team special teams coordinator, a position he held the two previous years with the IFAF World Team. Moret coached France to the silver medal at the 2011 European Junior Championship and seventh place at the 2009 IFAF Under-19 World Championship.

What does it mean to you to represent your country as a member of the World Team staff?
It's really incredible to be here. Like a dream. When I was 17, if someone had told me I would have a chance to help coach an international all-star team I would have signed up with both hands. It shows that with little money in our country we can work and build a program that gives us this opportunity.

Why did you get into coaching?
After I finished playing I put my nose and my mind into books and DVDs, trying to learn everything I could about coaching. It's good to be able to teach kids and pass along what I've learned over the years.

Who is your favorite coach?
I really enjoy coaching here with Greg Marshall. But every coach has something you can learn that will help make you a better coach. I just try to learn a little bit from each coach I meet.

Why did you start playing football?
I was 17 when I first saw football on TV and I knew I wanted to play. I was too small to play on the line but I tried to learn about the other positions - running back, receiver, defensive back.

What do you hope to take from this event to help improve football in your country?
I want to explain to the coaches in France how important it is to have players involved in this event. Even if its only on the Development Team. Kids can come here and see why the have to put in the work and how much work they need to do to improve to be able to play at a high level.

I want our players to go back home and tell their friends, ‘The coaches are right. We have to work hard.' Hopefully those kids will be good ambassadors for the sport.