Wide Receiver Reece Horn on "Vienna Calling"! 💜💜💜

The Indiana native shares his journey of competing professionally in the U.S. and around the world in leagues such as the NFL, XFL and CFL and what it means to suit up for one of Europe's top football teams. We dive into his thoughts on leadership on and off the field, his highly professional mindset and how much his family and friends mean to him.

Listen to this episode and win a signed #17 Reece Horn Jersey!

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GM und Head of Football Operations Lenard Oberladstätter zu Gast bei "Vienna Calling"! 💜💜💜

Lenard gibt uns einen Einblick in seinen spannenden Arbeitsalltag bei den Vikings und erzählt warum er für seinen Job brennt. Zu seinen zahlreichen Aufgaben gehören Saison- und Reiseplanung, Betreuung der Importspieler, Spielerverträge... Ein großer Fokus ist das Thema Recruiting und die Zusammensetzung des Rosters - besonders in der Zeit rund um die Signing Deadline wird es jedes Jahr nochmal spannend für ihn.

Podcast hören und Sideline Experience gewinnen - beim Heimspiel am 9. August in der Ergo Arena in Wiener Neustadt gegen die Wroclaw Panthers!

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Offensive Lineman Victor Stoffel on episode 10 of "Vienna Calling"! 💜💜💜

After 6 years of playing college football in the US, the Swedish native came back to Europe - to join the Vienna Vikings on the hunt for another ELF championship 🏆
Victor talks about his transition from D-end to O-liner, his impression of Vienna and his take on mental health as a player.

We also ask the very important question: Who is taller - Victor Stoffel or Thomas Schaffer?

Send us a picture of your best Vikings-Gameday-Fit and win a pair of Vikings socks to complete the look! 🧦😎

Special Teams Coordinator Marianne Pahkala on episode 9 of "Vienna Calling"! 💜💜💜

In her career she has made many stops: from being around football in high school in Finland, to being a student athlete in the US, to internships with college and NFL teams - until Coach Kössler brought her to Vienna!

Coach P is in her third season with the Vikings. Apart from her work with special teams, she coaches strength and conditioning, conducts lifting sessions with the import players, acts as a medical coordinator and assists wherever she can.

If you want to hear about her coaching philosophy, what inspires her and why to her, the Vikings are the superior Organisation in European football - listen to this new episode. (and win a VAST goodie package!)

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Quarterback Ben Holmes on episode 8 of "Vienna Calling"! 💜💜💜

“This is what we call home now!” Ben talks about how the Vikings have helped him and his family get settled in Vienna, about his special relationship with HC Chris Calaycay and about the difference, consistency in the off-season preparation can make.

The 30-year-old has seen many leagues and organisations in his football career - if you wanna know where the ELF as a league stands in his point of view, tune in for this new episode.

Listen and win 2x2 tickets to the next home game against the Prague Lions on July 5th at Datenpol Arena.

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Offensive Lineman Lukas Holub zu Gast bei "Vienna Calling"! 💜💜💜

Seit 2022 steht er schon als Right Tackle in der O-Line der Vienna Vikings: Team Captain Luki Holub.

Er erzählt von seiner Zeit im amerikanischen High School Football bei den Southridge Skyhawks und wie diese Erfahrung seinen Weg als Spieler geprägt hat.
Was es für den 23-Jährigen bedeutet ein Teil der Vienna Vikings Organisation zu sein, wie stark der Zusammenhalt bei den “Big Guys” in der O-Line ist und vieles mehr könnt ihr in dieser Folge hören!

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Defensive Back Elmeri Laalo on episode 6 of "Vienna Calling"! 💜💜💜Fresh off his bye week, Defense Team Captain and Finnish National Team Player Elmeri, shares his insights on pre- and post game rituals, how the SPEED in the ELF is unique in European Football and much more!He is in his third season with the Vikings and definitely seems to feel at home in Vienna!Need some extra motivation? Watch Elmeri's pregame-hype video: https://youtu.be/a-VzZfULfAA

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Chris Calaycay on episode 5 of "Vienna Calling"! 💜💜💜

He’s one of the pillars of the Vienna Vikings. The long-term head coach joins Conni in the latest episode to give insights on his journey in football, managing a busy season and schedule, building a locker room culture, and many more interesting topics - listen now ➡️ viennavikings.football/podcast

Send your questions to podcast@viennavikings.com and win Tickets for the next Home Game on June 21st against Rhein Fire at Generali Arena!! 🎫🙌🏻