College and High School Women’s Flag Football Growth With NFL and Olympic Support
✨ Coach, Parents & Player Tips
Coach’s Clipboard: Rotate a simple four-cone “star” drill—sprint to one cone, shuffle to the next, backpedal to the third, then lunge to the fourth—to sharpen speed, agility, and core stability in one go (bonus: your own wobbly lunges will keep the laughter rolling on the sideline).
Postgame Parents: Swap one sugary snack for a banana smeared with a bit of nut butter or a handful of almonds—this simple nutrition swap gives your athlete steady, game-ready energy (and you’ll dodge that mid-game sugar crash!).
Players Snap: Use a delayed handoff—snap, pump-fake the pass to pull defenders up, then hand off behind the line; watch lanes open up like free Wi-Fi and sail to daylight.
🔎 Feature Story
🏅 CSB Scores Big With New Flag Football Team This Spring
College of St. Benedict is launching a women’s flag football team this spring in partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, joining the Midwest College Women’s Flag Football League for its second season in 2026. With NFL backing and the sport’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympics, CSB’s move underscores the rapid expansion and growing competitiveness of women’s flag football nationwide.
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“We are thrilled to bring flag football to the College of Saint Benedict, it’s one of the fastest growing sports across the country and in Minnesota. With the support of the NFL, and flag’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, the future is very bright for the growth of the game.”
🌍 Regional Roundup
Indiana: Penn High School completed a perfect 13-0 season to win the inaugural Indiana High School Girls Flag Football State Championship, a milestone underscored by the Indianapolis Colts’ “Road to 100” initiative, which has provided up to $10,000 in startup funding per school and helped grow the sport to 78 teams.
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Georgia: Midtown High School launched its first girls flag football program in Fall 2025 after receiving a $10,000 grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, joining over 270 sanctioned high school teams statewide following Georgia’s April 2025 legislation urging schools to introduce the sport.
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Wisconsin: UW-Oshkosh will kick off a women’s flag football program in spring 2026 under new coach Deante Jefferson, part of the university’s plan to diversify athletics and boost enrollment, with 29 students already expressing interest.
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⭐ Player Spotlight
Taylor Savage – Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, Huntington Beach Oilers. Taylor has piled up 221 receptions for 2,148 yards and 29 touchdowns, while anchoring the defense with 15 interceptions, propelling the Oilers into the Division 1 playoffs.
“Taylor Savage has 221 receptions for 2,148 yards and 29 TDs entering the Oilers’ Division 1 playoff game against visiting Esperanza on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The senior also has 15 INTs on defense.”
📈 Flag Growth Focus
🔥 Gender Equity in Officiating
The International Federation of American Football committed to having at least 50% women among its LA 2028 Olympic Technical Officials, up from 32% in 2024, as part of a long-term gender equality strategy. Over 2,000 new officials will be trained by the IFAF Academy, strengthening global officiating standards ahead of flag football’s Olympic debut.
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🔥 Georgia Girls Flag Football Growth
Midtown High School in Georgia launched its first sanctioned girls flag football program for Fall 2025, joining over 270 teams statewide after state lawmakers passed HR 347. Backed by the Atlanta Falcons and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, the program received a $10,000 startup grant and saw 71 girls try out for the inaugural squad.
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🔥 Collegiate Flag Football Expansion
The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh announced a women’s flag football program launching in spring 2026 with Deante Jefferson as head coach, aligning with the university’s drive to boost enrollment through new athletic opportunities. With low startup costs and 29 students already interested, the program aims to enhance campus life and attract diverse athletes.
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⚡ FlagSnap Daily Blitz
Penn High School capped an undefeated 13–0 season by defeating Lawrence North 35–12 to win Indiana’s inaugural Girls Flag Football State Championship and will be honored at halftime of the Colts vs. Titans game on October 26.
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IFAF announced that at least 50 percent of its flag football officials for LA 28 will be women—up from 32 percent in 2024—and plans to train over 2,000 new referees ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut.
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Midtown High in Georgia launched its first girls flag football program this fall after securing a $10,000 grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and drawing 71 tryouts for its inaugural squad.
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The Arizona Cardinals are back with their “Girls High School Flag Football Game of the Week” on AZFS, spotlighting Casteel vs. Basha live Monday, October 20 at 6 p.m. MST.
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Voting is open for Week 1 Falcons High School Girls Flag Football Coach of the Week, with five winning coaches to receive $1,000 grants from the Falcons and AJC Varsity.
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UW–Oshkosh will launch a women’s flag football program in spring 2026 under new head coach Deante Jefferson, with 29 students already expressing interest.
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JSerra (24-0) and Orange Lutheran (21-2) sit 1–2 in the Orange County girls flag football Top 10 as they prepare for CIF-SS playoff openers this week.
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Chicago Bears chairman George McCaskey volunteered as an official at an Illinois High School girls flag football semifinal game, continuing his work as an IHSA sports official.
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Under Armour veteran Koreen Burch has spent over a decade coordinating the UA All-America Game and, for the past five years, has driven the brand’s Girls Flag Football camp series and combines nationwide.
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🏁 Final Whistle
“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.”
— Tommy Lasorda
