The Gridiron Academy is an elite player identification and training platform for high school female athletes.
More than 25 colleges at the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA levels offer scholarships for female flag football. The Gridiron Academy offers the opportunity for high school female athletes to hear from prominent women in sports including Vanita Krouch, QB for the US Women's Flag Football Team, demonstrate their skills to college recruiters through tournament play and a pro-style combine, and potentially earn a scholarship to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level.
College coaches are invited to attend, evaluate talent, and find student-athletes that fit their programs.
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Next Up
California
8:30AM to 9:00AM CHECK-IN
Individual player registration is required. Complete the form here to register.
Tickets will be available to purchase onsite for $30. If you are competing in the G7 tournament that afternoon, admission is free.
Location
Christian Brother's High School
4315 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95820
9:00 to 9:30AM INTRODUCTION & WELCOME
Welcome address by Todd Cadwallader of Gridiron Football, Jesse Siordia, Gridiron Commissioner and Women's Flag Football Head Coach at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan, and Special Guest, Vanita Krouch, Gridiron Athlete Ambassador and QB for the U.S. Women's Flag National Team.
9:30AM to 11:00AM GRIDIRON ACADEMY COMBINE
The Gridiron Combine will include several stations: 20 Yard Dash, Pro Agility (5-10-5), L Drill, Broad Jump.
All athletes will rotate with their assigned group and present their player card at each station. Each athlete will have two attempts per station. All cards will be collected at the final station.
Any athletes interested in punting will be invited to stay for additional evaluation.
12:00PM ADJOURN TO G7 TOURNAMENT
There will also be an opportunity to further network with college coaches.
Day will conclude with MVP awards for the following positions– QB, WR and DB
Texas
Details coming soon!
Highlights from Arizona
100 high school female flag football athletes got to meet college coaches from across the country, compete in tournament-style play, and put their individual skills to the test with a pro-style combine under the lights.
All for a chance to earn a college scholarship and continue playing the game they love.
19 athletes walked away with college offers.
Will you be next?
Get in the Know
Q&A with College Recruiters
Learn about the opportunities to play flag football at the collegiate level, and what head coaches are looking for in a prospective student athlete!
