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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 raises questions about fair play and safety. And there is...

(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 last time you laced up your sneakers, or are a...

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 Times, more kids ages 6 to 12 are playing flag...

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 started just ten years later. Despite such a deep history...

UCLA basketball coach John Wooden famously said that “the true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” The observation occurred to me while watching the Super Bowl, and in particular the actions of two truly...

Football’s more than just learning how to throw or catch a ball. It’s a classroom. And the lessons learned on the Gridiron last far beyond a season. In fact, the kids in our program will carry these with them their...

It's been a great month for football! Of course we all love a good Super Bowl match-up (and this year's game couldn't have been closer!). But hope you didn't miss the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl the week prior. If you...

One of the many things we love about flag football is that it doesn’t require fancy equipment to play. In fact, you only need a few essentials! To make it easy, we’ve put together a list of items that will...

One of the most moving stories going into the Pro Bowl this year belongs to Jeremy Reaves, safety for the Washington Commanders. Undrafted in 2018, he eventually signed with Philadelphia. But his journey’s been anything but easy. He’s been a...