A contingent from the Steelers organization, which included long snapper Christian Kuntz and German-born linebacker Julius Welschof and the team's Vice President of Business Development & Strategy Dan Rooney, spent the weekend in Germany hosting a flag football clinic for local youth and attending a top-level German soccer match.
On Friday, the team held a flag football clinic in Dusseldorf for over 80 local boys and girls. Led by Kuntz, Welschof, who is a native of Germany, and German National flag football player Mona Stevens, the participants were able to play the game and learn football skills.
"It's great seeing the game of football being played around the world and a real honor to be able to help grow it," said Kuntz. "I hadn't been to Germany before and didn't know what to expect, but the kids here have a real desire to learn the game."
Welschof participated in the Steelers first-ever flag football camp in Germany in 2025, and has seen the interest in the game grow.
"This is the second flag clinic I've been involved with the Steelers in Germany," said Welschof. "It's so amazing to see the game growing the way that it has in recent years. It's come so far even since I was their age. It's a real pleasure for me to help teach more kids about the game."
The Steelers contingent also attended a Bundesliga soccer match at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, meeting with players and staff, touring the club's facilities and taking in the excitement of game day, which concluded with a come-from-behind victory by the hosts.
"I've heard about Dortmund and the stadium environment, but it's impossible to understand it unless you experience it first-hand," said Kuntz. "It's also really cool going to a sporting event like this and seeing the place full of black and yellow."
"We were able to learn a lot about the club and its history before getting to experience a great comeback by Dortmund," said Welschof. "What an incredible evening."
"We helped teach young in people in Germany more about the game of American football and had the amazing opportunity of taking in a first-class game day experience at Borussia Dortmund," said Rooney. "There is no doubt our visit to Germany was a memorable one."
