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Meet Nick Speegle. Former NFL athlete, husband, father, Gridiron coach. A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nick Speegle played college football at the University of New Mexico. He was then drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2005 and played for...

It’s official. Flag Football will be making its debut at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Monday’s decision follows prior recommendations by the IOC Executive Board, IOC Olympic Program Commission and Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee and concludes a...

Each of us has been affected by cancer– whether it’s a diagnosis given to a friend or family member, or one received ourselves. In fact, it’s estimated that 1.9 million people will hear that doctor’s report this year alone. And one...

Meet Phillip Sanchez. Firefighter, father and Gridiron New Mexico coach. In today's blog post, Coach Sanchez shares what first led him to coaching flag football, why it continues to be a privilege, and the lessons he instills in his co-ed team each season....

Welcome back to the Gridiron Classroom. Over the past few weeks, pro athlete Manny Arceneaux and his son taught us the Wide Receiver Stance, Route Running and Making Cuts. And it all comes together today in our last episode of the...

Welcome back to the Gridiron Classroom. Last week, we learned how to run a specific route, or path, down the field. Today pro athlete, Manny Arceneaux, and his son show us how to add a cut into the run, helping up break...

Welcome back to the Gridiron Classroom. Today pro athlete, Manny Arceneaux, and his son show us how to run an effective route. Translation? Every receiver runs a predetermined path down the field. Their goal is to create space for the quarterback...

What does it take to become an expert? According to some– 10,000 hours of practice. Here at Gridiron Football, we love a good challenge. And we're fully committed to helping your kids become the best people and flag football athletes possible....

Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft, Jake Ferguson finished his rookie season with 19 receptions, 2 TDs and 8 starts. Now he's set to take on a starting position for the Cowboys.   Jake's been playing...