Grocholski returned to Europe in the spring of 1999 to become the Defensive Coordinator and Assistant
Head Coach for the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes . His defenses have garnered #1 rankings in the GFL by the
(EFAF) European Federation of American Football. Grocholski was promoted to Head Coach for the 2001
season. The following season he returned stateside to become the Defensive Coordinator at American
International College and also serve as the teams Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Mark also
coached at SUNY-Canton where he worked under the legendary coach Lou Saban as his offensive line
coach and Defensive Coordinator. Mark has left college coaching and now commits full time to World
Sports Scouting and the European Football League.
He continues to stay involved with coaching by hosting camps, clinics, developing youth/senior programs
in Europe and devoting his time to the (PLFA) Polish League of American Football. Grocholski spent the
spring of 2008 & 2009 working with The Crew Wroclaw (Poland) in preparation for EFAF competition. He
is also a football coach at St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, RI and serves as the teams defensive
coordinator and offensive line coach.
Mark also advices European teams and leagues with acquiring corporate sponsorships and has an in
depth approach to developing American sports in Europe. His marketing and promotional knowledge
has created a passion for American sports programs in many developing countries. He gives team
building and motivational seminars from small start-up companies to established corporations.
EMAIL MAG@worldsportsscouting.com
Head Coach for the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes . His defenses have garnered #1 rankings in the GFL by the
(EFAF) European Federation of American Football. Grocholski was promoted to Head Coach for the 2001
season. The following season he returned stateside to become the Defensive Coordinator at American
International College and also serve as the teams Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Mark also
coached at SUNY-Canton where he worked under the legendary coach Lou Saban as his offensive line
coach and Defensive Coordinator. Mark has left college coaching and now commits full time to World
Sports Scouting and the European Football League.
He continues to stay involved with coaching by hosting camps, clinics, developing youth/senior programs
in Europe and devoting his time to the (PLFA) Polish League of American Football. Grocholski spent the
spring of 2008 & 2009 working with The Crew Wroclaw (Poland) in preparation for EFAF competition. He
is also a football coach at St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, RI and serves as the teams defensive
coordinator and offensive line coach.
Mark also advices European teams and leagues with acquiring corporate sponsorships and has an in
depth approach to developing American sports in Europe. His marketing and promotional knowledge
has created a passion for American sports programs in many developing countries. He gives team
building and motivational seminars from small start-up companies to established corporations.
EMAIL MAG@worldsportsscouting.com
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Mark Grocholski is the founder of World Sports Scouting and its
President & CEO. He has been consulting, advising, and assisting
football players throughout Europe for over 18 years.
He is a graduate of Catawba College with a bachelors degree in
physical education. He was a three year starter, team captain and an
All Conference linebacker after transferring from the University of
Cincinnati. Mark started his coaching career at Pace University as an
assistant before heading out to Europe to play football for the Kiel
Baltic Hurricanes of the (GFL) German Football League. He returned
to the states to became the head coach and establish a new football
program at Exeter-West Greenwich high school in Rhode Island.
President & CEO. He has been consulting, advising, and assisting
football players throughout Europe for over 18 years.
He is a graduate of Catawba College with a bachelors degree in
physical education. He was a three year starter, team captain and an
All Conference linebacker after transferring from the University of
Cincinnati. Mark started his coaching career at Pace University as an
assistant before heading out to Europe to play football for the Kiel
Baltic Hurricanes of the (GFL) German Football League. He returned
to the states to became the head coach and establish a new football
program at Exeter-West Greenwich high school in Rhode Island.
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in Sacks with (18.5). He was a 3 Time All ECAC-IFC 1st Team All Star and a 2 Time NCAA Division 2 All
American. Pirone was coached for 2 seasons by World Sports Scouting's President Mark Grocholski and
credits his development and success to the WSS founder.
Upon graduation from Pace University, Pirone played a season of football in 1997 for the Carlshamn
Oakleaves of the Swedish Football League. He still holds 6 team records: Sacks (26), Tackles in a Game
(35), Tackles in a Season (235), Interceptions (7), Fumble Recoveries (5), Forced Fumbles (12). He was
voted unanimously by the Swedish American Football League coaches as the top American football
player in 1997.
Brian Pirone started a corporate career in the recruitment of Accounting and Finance professionals. With
13+ years of professional experience including the last 3 years as the Managing Partner of The Patton
Group, LLC., he specializes in finance and accounting recruiting while overseeing 20 professional
recruiters and 2 administrative staff members. His client base includes Fortune 500 to small start up
organizations. He offers a successful track record of accomplishments with his engineering of careers for
hundreds of accounting and finance professionals with earnings of 100K to 1M. If you talk to his clients,
you will find that Mr. Pirone and The Patton Group have earned a reputation of integrity, professionalism,
industry expertise and lasting results. He attributes his success to his hard work, perseverance and
never give-up attitude which he feels he built on the football field.
Brian resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife Liz and three children, Brian Jr., Libby and Timothy.
EMAIL BPirone@worldsportsscouting.com
American. Pirone was coached for 2 seasons by World Sports Scouting's President Mark Grocholski and
credits his development and success to the WSS founder.
Upon graduation from Pace University, Pirone played a season of football in 1997 for the Carlshamn
Oakleaves of the Swedish Football League. He still holds 6 team records: Sacks (26), Tackles in a Game
(35), Tackles in a Season (235), Interceptions (7), Fumble Recoveries (5), Forced Fumbles (12). He was
voted unanimously by the Swedish American Football League coaches as the top American football
player in 1997.
Brian Pirone started a corporate career in the recruitment of Accounting and Finance professionals. With
13+ years of professional experience including the last 3 years as the Managing Partner of The Patton
Group, LLC., he specializes in finance and accounting recruiting while overseeing 20 professional
recruiters and 2 administrative staff members. His client base includes Fortune 500 to small start up
organizations. He offers a successful track record of accomplishments with his engineering of careers for
hundreds of accounting and finance professionals with earnings of 100K to 1M. If you talk to his clients,
you will find that Mr. Pirone and The Patton Group have earned a reputation of integrity, professionalism,
industry expertise and lasting results. He attributes his success to his hard work, perseverance and
never give-up attitude which he feels he built on the football field.
Brian resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife Liz and three children, Brian Jr., Libby and Timothy.
EMAIL BPirone@worldsportsscouting.com
Brian Pirone is World Sports Scouting's Vice President and also
heads the Development of the European Football Leagues.
Brian's football career started at national power Paramus Catholic
High School in Bergen County New Jersey. During his senior year,
Brian lead the defense in tackles and sacks at his linebacking
position and a number 10 ranking in the country. Pirone had offers to
play Division I football but decided to be a big fish in a small pond.
From the moment he stepped on the gridiron Pirone lead Division 2
Pace University every year in Tackles, Sacks and Tackles for Losses.
Pirone holds two school records, tackles in a Game (28) and in a
Season (142). He is 2nd in Tackles for his career with 412 and 3rd
heads the Development of the European Football Leagues.
Brian's football career started at national power Paramus Catholic
High School in Bergen County New Jersey. During his senior year,
Brian lead the defense in tackles and sacks at his linebacking
position and a number 10 ranking in the country. Pirone had offers to
play Division I football but decided to be a big fish in a small pond.
From the moment he stepped on the gridiron Pirone lead Division 2
Pace University every year in Tackles, Sacks and Tackles for Losses.
Pirone holds two school records, tackles in a Game (28) and in a
Season (142). He is 2nd in Tackles for his career with 412 and 3rd
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