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(Flag) Football + Fatherhood
In this week’s blog post, we hear from two Gridiron dads– one a commissioner, the other a coach. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss (flag) football and fatherhood, the influence each...
Battle5 Gridiron National Youth Flag Football Championship
Battle5 Gridiron / Dallas. The ultimate testing ground for the best youth flag football athletes in the country. This past weekend, more than 1,040 kids from nine states descended on...
Why is hydration important in flag football?
Hydration is important to daily life. No really. We can only survive for *three days* without water. But beyond a basic necessity, hydration also plays a crucial role in helping...
The Science of Sweat
“Ladies glisten, men perspire, horses sweat.” Weeeeell, not exactly true. We've all felt that trickle of sweat sitting under a hot sun watching our kids on Game Day. It may not...
Thanks, Gridiron Moms
Moms. The ultimate (and forever) MVPs in our books. In this week’s blog post, we ask YOU about football's influence on your family, advice for other football moms, and the impact...
Respecting Flag Football Referees
Good sportsmanship. It’s about more than just respecting teammates and opponents (super important, btw). It also means treating officials with fairness, understanding and respect. Okay, okay. You’ve heard it before,...
Sportsmanship in Flag Football
Sportsmanship. It’s a common word, especially in youth sports. As parents, we all want the best for our kids– to be successful, absolutely. But even more? To become young men and...
Battle5 Gridiron Tournament of Champions @ The Star
Every young athlete dreams of walking in the footsteps of their heroes. Few get to live it. Until now. Introducing Battle5 Gridiron Tournament of Champions, the first-ever national flag football...
Why is Age Verification Required in Flag Football?
As parents, we’ve all walked up to a sports event for our 6 year old only to find the competitors look ready for college (like in this viral story). It...
Why Flag Football?
(image courtesy of Cory Dunn) Flag football is the fastest growing sport in the world. And for good reason. Whether you're a traditional football fan, have tried other sports, can't remember the...
When Should My Kids Start Playing Flag Football?
Flag football’s been around for decades, but it still feels like the relative “new kid on the block” compared to its tackle counterpart. But get this– according to The New York...
The Rise of Girls Flag Football
Fun Fact: Women have been playing football for more than 60 years. *mind blown* Yup, the first women’s tackle leagues started in the 1960s and the first organized flag league...