2006 USA bios
Team USA: The DAC Panthers from Queens, NY
Yianni Gavalas
Date of birth: 12/26/94
Position - Quarterback and Middle Linebacker
Nickname - SD: Silent but Deadly
Favorite sport - Football
Hobbies - Fishing
Quirky fact - Knows a lot about all types of animals
School - Shleter Rock Elementary School
Greatest sports moment - Winning the NFL FLAG National Championship
When I grow up… I want to be a quarterback in the NFL
What others say - Calm, cool leader, top QB at the 12 & under level
Eddie Roscigno
Date of birth: 11/11/94
Position - Wide Receiver and Cornerback
Nickname - Playmaker
Favorite sport - Football
Hobbies - Fishing
Quirky fact - Likes to cook
School - St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Greatest sports moment - Winning the NFL FLAG National Championship
When I grow up… Career in the NFL or NBA
What others say - If there is a big play to be made, Playmaker will make it
Nicky Athanasopoulos
Date of birth: 9/6/93
Position - Wide Receiver and Safety
Nickname - Iceman
Favorite sport - Football
Hobbies - Paintball
Quirky fact - Dances in a Greek dance group
School - William Spyropoulos Parochial School
Greatest sports moment - Winning the NFL FLAG National Championship
What others say - The strong man that anchors the defense
Anthony Libroia
Date of birth: 2/2/94
Position - Running Back and Rusher
Nickname - MooMoo
Favorite sport - Basketball
Hobbies - Watching basketball on TV
Quirky fact - Talks in his sleep about basketball
Greatest sports moment - Winning the NFL FLAG National Championship
When I grow up… I want to play in the NBA
What others say - The workhorse, a true warrior
Kostas Akoumianakis
6/8/94
Position - Corner Back and Running Back
Nickname - Coast to coast
Favorite sport - Basketball
Hobbies - Loves to make people laugh
Quirky fact - Dances in a Greek dance group
School - PS 266
Greatest sports moment - Winning the NFL FLAG National Championship
What others say - Hard-working cover corner, strong runner
Brian Kruger
9/6/94
Position - Center and Safety
Nickname - B
Favorite sport - Basketball
Hobbies - Loves to make people laugh
Quirky fact - Palmed a basketball at age 9
School - MS 158
Greatest sports moment - Winning the NFL FLAG National Championship
What others say - A basketball player crossing over who may be the next Antonio Gates
Coach Jimmy Gavalas says of his team: "They have accomplished much this year, all while having fun playing the game they enjoy so much. Representing your country is very special. It is what athletes dream of - wearing the colors of your country's flag.
"We are looking forward to visiting Germany, one of the leaders of Europe. We are also looking forward to seeing what makes the German fan so fond of American football."