Quiroga, Wright hired as Santa Ynez flag football coaches
Santa Ynez Valley School District has appointed alumni Maggie Quiroga and Hannah Wright to lead its inaugural girls flag football team at Santa Ynez High School. Both bring experience from coaching the girls’ JV basketball program and deep community ties—Quiroga shattered shooting records as a Pirates captain, while Wright excelled in volleyball and basketball before graduating from UCSB. Athletics director Josh McClurg praised their rapport with players and infectious energy as essential for launching a new program. Their shared heritage—descendants of standout Pirate athletes—aims to foster “Pirate Pride” in this first-ever girls flag squad.
Longtime coach says flag football in Alabama poised for explosion in popularity
With practice set to start in 19 days and 111 teams vying for state crowns, veteran coach Doug Rogers sees Alabama’s flag football scene on the brink of rapid expansion. Hired to launch Shelton State Community College’s new program, Rogers believes college scholarships will drive high school growth, mirroring Florida’s long-standing intramural passion. His own NIRSA championship and Hall of Fame accolades underscore the sport’s competitive potential. As the ACCC adds scholarships and the AHSAA readies its championship, Rogers predicts Alabama’s top teams can match any in the nation, with untapped talent ready to emerge.
HBCU’s Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference holds its third flag football clinic
Morgan State University will host the MEAC’s Girls on the Gridiron clinic for the third straight year, welcoming girls ages 12 and up to learn flag football fundamentals from HBCU coaches and current student-athletes. This initiative aligns with the NCAA’s recommendation to designate flag football as an Emerging Sport for Women, a step that requires 40 institutions to sponsor varsity programs. MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills envisions the clinic as a launchpad for young women to pursue scholarships and competitive opportunities at HBCUs. Coaches and athletes will lead drills, mentor participants, and select an MVP, reinforcing the conference’s commitment to expanding football pathways.
Colts Partner with RefReps to offer free referee training for girls flag football
The Indianapolis Colts have become the first NFL team to offer no-cost officiating education for girls flag football through a partnership with RefReps, aiming to equip officials with standardized, video-based rule training. As part of the “Road to 100” campaign seeking full IHSAA sanctioning, completion of this program is mandatory before officiating any games, enhancing player safety and consistency. By removing financial barriers, the Colts address a critical shortage of trained officials amid the sport’s high school emergence in Indiana. This move is intended to accelerate sanctioning progress and lay groundwork for a future state tournament.
The 2028 LA Olympics Games has announced its schedule and flag football takes place …
Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, with men’s and women’s medal matches set for primetime at BMO Stadium on July 21–22, 2028. The International Federation of American Football and the NFL secured these slots during a delegation visit to LA, underscoring the sport’s rising stature. IFAF President Pierre Trochet highlighted plans to evoke “Friday Night Lights” energy and deliver memorable Olympic moments featuring both elite athletes and NFL players. Officials will also launch a new NFL campaign starring gymnast Jordan Chiles and international flag stars, kicking off the sport’s most visible global showcase.
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- Yuma’s 12U standout Zyah Wilson will represent the Green Bay Packers at the NFL FLAG Championships in Canton, highlighting rising local talent on the national stage.
Read Full Article - After a record 18-7 season, the Newton County Lady Rams aim to defend their county bragging rights as two new schools join the high school flag football circuit.
Read Full Article - Former assistant coach Bill Coddington was promoted to head coach of Immaculata University’s women’s flag football program after helping the Mighty Macs secure a playoff berth in 2025.
- The second-annual NFL Flag Championships in Canton will feature roughly 3,000 youth athletes from 300 regional champion teams, with live broadcasts across ESPN and ABC networks.
- Ten youth teams from the Kansas City Chiefs’ region will don Chiefs-branded uniforms as they head to the NFL FLAG Championships this week.
Read Full Article - Rosemount High’s girls flag football squad clinched the Vikings Regional Tournament and is set to compete for Minnesota at the NFL Flag Championships in Canton.
Read Full Article - The NFL’s “Chase Something” campaign features Jordan Chiles and elite flag football stars to promote the sport’s global appeal ahead of its 2028 Olympic debut.
Read Full Article - Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is eyeing a spot on Team USA’s flag football roster to chase Olympic gold at LA28 now that the NFL greenlit player participation.
Read Full Article - In Topeka, middle and high school girls are boosting their self-esteem and athletic skills through burgeoning flag football camps and teams.
Read Full Article - Major brands like Gatorade, Oakley, and Toyota are ramping up their sponsorship of the NFL Flag Football Championships, signaling growing corporate interest in the sport.
Read Full Article - High School Football America unveiled HSFA Flag, a digital hub offering national coverage, rankings, and player spotlights for the blossoming high school flag football scene.
Read Full Article - ESPN, ABC, and Disney networks will deliver 33 hours of live coverage from ForeverLawn Park as the 2025 NFL Flag Championships return to Canton this weekend.
Read Full Article - Marion County’s Juice program will send two youth flag football teams to the NFL national championships after winning regional tournaments in Jacksonville and Miami.
Read Full Article - The Seattle Seahawks hosted over 70 Alaskan girls at their first-ever flag football camp in Wasilla, showcasing the NFL’s commitment to growing the sport beyond the Pacific Northwest.
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