Women's College Flag Football Newsletter for August 17, 2026
Welcome to the August 17 edition of the women's college flag football newsletter here at Collegiate Flag Football. We will look at the various stories and happenings across the sport over the last week, between Monday, August 10, and Sunday, August 16, 2026. Have a suggestion or want to include something in the weekly newsletter? Drop us an email!
Table of Contents
3 Additions This Week, 1 Club Change
Indiana Tech and Rochester Christian University (MI) will add varsity women's flag football programs beginning with the 2027-28 academic year. Both teams are members of the NAIA's Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC).
Providence College (RI) will add a women's flag football club team for the 2026-27 academic year. The NCAA Division I school is the second Big East Conference member to add a club team.
The University of Nebraska will begin competing in the 2027 spring season, a year earlier than scheduled. The Huskers will compete as a varsity women's flag football team, the first school from the Power 4 Conferences to do so.
The University of Tampa (FL) will compete in NIRSA's Women's Flag Football Club League for the 2026-27 academic year.
3 Conference Updates
The NAIA's Mid-South Conference will sponsor women's flag football beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. The Mid-South will have 10 members in its first season. Six NAIA conferences now sponsor women's flag football.
The NCAA Division I Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced its flag football members for the 2026-27 academic year: Delaware State University, Norfolk State University (VA), North Carolina Central University, and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore will be joined by affiliate members Gardner-Webb University (NC) and Mississippi Valley State University.
The NCAA Division III Atlantic East Conference will dissolve at the end of the 2026-27 academic year. Flag football-playing members Centenary University (NJ), Immaculata University (PA), and Marymount University (VA) will join the United East Conference at the start of the 2027-28 academic year.
2026-27 Scheduling News
William Woods University (MO) announced its 2027 regular season slate, which will begin on February 13 against McPherson (KS) and conclude on April 10 versus Missouri Baptist. The full schedule is below.
2027 William Woods (MO) Flag Football Schedule
February 13: vs McPherson (KS)
February 17: at Southwestern (KS)
February 20: at Ottawa (KS)
February 24: vs Westminster (MO)
February 27: vs Graceland (IA)
March 3: at Baker (KS)
March 6: vs Missouri Valley (MO)
March 10: at Park (MO)
March 13: vs William Penn (IA)
March 17: at Missouri Baptist
March 24: at Graceland (IA)
March 27: vs Baker (KS)
March 31: at Missouri Valley (MO)
April 3: vs Park (MO)
April 7: at William Penn (IA)
April 10: vs Missouri Baptist
April 24: HAAC Tournament
Clemson University (SC) will host its 2nd TigerTown Showdown on Sunday, October 18, in Clemson, South Carolina. College teams interested in participating can register here.
The University of Florida announced that its 38th annual Swamp Bowl will take place from Friday, October 23 through Sunday, October 25. College teams interested in participating can register here.
Bradley University (IL) and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (TX) are seeking opponents for the 2027 spring season. Details are provided in the table below.
| School | Location | Dates | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | Peoria, Illinois | Spring 2027 | Craig Dahlquist (Club Sports Director) |
All Dates Open |
| Clemson (TigerTown Showdown) |
Clemson, South Carolina | October 18, 2026 | Use Link to Sign-Up | College Teams Only |
| Florida (Swamp Bowl) |
Gainesville, Florida | October 23-25, 2026 | Use Link to Sign-Up | College Teams Only |
| Mary Hardin-Baylor | Belton, Texas | Feb. 17-27, 2027 (Saturdays 2/20 and 2/27 preferred) |
Jay Osborne (Head Coach) |
Seeking Club or Varsity opponents (NAIA, NCAA, NJCAA); Preference to stay in southern US; Tri-match is optional, Return trip preferred |
College Flag Football Coaching News
| Date Added | School | Location | Position | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | Alverno University | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Head Coach | Link |
| 6/6/2026 | Arizona Christian University | Glendale, Arizona | Assistant Coach (Defensive Coordinator) |
See Below |
| 8/5/2026 | Batten University | Virginia Beach, Virginia | Assistant Coach | See Below |
| 4/30/2026 | Bethany College | Bethany, West Virginia | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
| 7/17/2026 | Bowling Green State | Bowling Green, Ohio | WR/DB Assistant Coach (Club Team) |
See Below |
| 3/31/2026 | Campbellsville University | Campbellsville, Kentucky | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
| 7/18/2026 | Carleton University | Ottawa, Canada | Assistant Coaches | See Below |
| 5/12/2026 | Charleston Southern University | Charleston, South Carolina | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
| 8/6/2026 | Christian Brothers University | Memphis, Tennessee | Head Coach | Link |
| 7/21/2026 | Cornell College | Mt Vernon, Iowa | Head Coach | Link |
| 8/3/2026 | Culver-Stockton College | Canton, Missouri | Head Coach | Link |
| 5/20/2026 | Dickinson State University | Dickinson, North Dakota | Head Coach (Intramural Team) |
Link |
| 7/31/2026 | Davenport University | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Assistant Coach | Link |
| 6/8/2026 | D'Youville University | Buffalo, New York | Head Coach | Link |
| 7/16/2026 | Eastern Connecticut State | Willimantic, Connecticut | Assistant Coaches | See Below |
| 5/15/2026 | Eastern University | St. Davids, Pennsylvania | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
| 6/12/2026 | Eastern University | St. Davids, Pennsylvania | Assistant Coach | Link |
| 3/30/2026 | East Texas Baptist University | Marshall, Texas | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
| 6/23/2026 | Elmira College | Elmira, New York | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
| 6/8/2026 | Franklin Pierce University | Rindge, New Hampshire | Head Coach | Link |
| 6/20/2026 | Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, North Carolina | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
| 7/8/2026 | Georgia Military College | Milledgeville, Georgia | Head Coach | Link |
| 7/24/2026 | Hartwick College | Oneonta, New York | Assistant Coach | Link |
| 4/16/2026 | Hastings College | Hastings, Nebraska | Volunteer Assistant | See Below |
| 6/5/2026 | Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, Hawaii | Assistant Coach | Link |
| 8/9/2026 | Indiana Tech | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Head Coach | Link |
| 4/28/2026 | Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, Indiana | Assistant Coaches | See Below |
| 7/31/2026 | Johnson C. Smith University | Charlotte, North Carolina | Head Coach | Link |
| 7/24/2026 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, Georgia | Volunteer Coaches | See Below |
| 8/3/2026 | Keystone College | La Plume, Pennsylvania | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
| 8/13/2026 | Lebanon Valley College | Annville, Pennsylvania | Head Coach | Link |
| 6/18/2026 | Life University | Marietta, Georgia | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
| 5/11/2026 | Lindsey Wilson University | Columbia, Kentucky | Graduate Assistant | Link |
| 5/14/2026 | Manchester University | North Manchester, Indiana | Head Coach | Link |
| 5/28/2026 | Manhattanville University | Purchase, New York | Head Coach | Link |
| 7/6/2026 | Marian University | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin | Assistant Coaches | See Below |
| 5/10/2026 | Marymount University | Arlington, Virginia | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
| 6/22/2026 | Marymount University | Arlington, Virginia | Assistant Coach | Link |
| 6/8/2026 | Meredith University | Raleigh, North Carolina | Volunteer Assistants | See Below |
| 5/4/2026 | Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | Head Coach | Link |
| 7/18/2026 | Mississippi Valley State | Itta Bena, Mississippi | Head Coach | Link |
| 8/5/2026 | Montgomery County Community College |
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania | Assistant Coach | Link | 6/5/2026 | Moorpark College | Moorpark, California | Head Coach | Link |
| 7/17/2026 | North Park University | Chicago, Illinois | Graduate Assistant | Link |
| 6/30/2026 | Purdue University Northwest | Hammond, Indiana | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
| 8/12/2026 | Roanoke College | Salem, Virginia | Head Coach | Link |
| 7/14/2026 | Roxbury Community College | Roxbury, Massachusetts | Assistant Coach | Link |
| 6/22/2026 | Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, Michigan | Graduate Assistant | Link |
| 7/18/2026 | San Bernardino CCD | San Bernardino Area, California | Head Coach | Link |
| 7/13/2026 | Shaw University | Raleigh, North Carolina | Assistant Coach | Link |
| 7/18/2026 | Simpson University | Redding, California | Assistant Coaches | See Below |
| 8/11/2026 | St. Lawrence University | Canton, New York | Head Coach | Link |
| 4/23/2026 | SUNY Cortland | Cortland, New York | Volunteer Coaches | See Below |
| 7/6/2026 | Tiffin University | Tiffin, Ohio | Head Coach (Club Team) |
Link |
| 8/7/2026 | UC San Diego | San Diego, California | Volunteer Coaches (Club Team) |
See Below |
| 5/20/2026 | UNC Greensboro | Greensboro, North Carolina | Volunteer Coaches (Club Team) |
See Below |
| 7/27/2026 | Union College of Union County |
Cranford, New Jersey | Head Coach | Link |
| 7/27/2026 | Union College of Union County |
Cranford, New Jersey | Assistant Coach | Link |
| 3/5/2026 | United States Sports University | Daphne, Alabama | Head Coach | Link |
| 8/6/2026 | University at Albany | Albany, New York | Head Coach Assistant Coach (Club Team) |
See Below |
| 5/15/2026 | University of Mount Olive | Mount Olive, North Carolina | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
| 5/2/2026 | University of Nevada | Reno, Nevada | Volunteer Head Coach (Club Team) |
See Below |
| 4/27/2026 | University of North Texas at Dallas | Dallas, Texas | Head Coach | Link |
| 7/8/2026 | University of Redlands | Mission Viejo, California | Head Coach | Link |
| 8/10/2026 | UT Southern | Pulaski, Tennessee | Assistant Coach | Link |
| 8/5/2026 | Webber International University | Babson Park, Florida | Assistant Coach | See Below |
| 7/1/2026 | Westfield State University | Westfield, Massachusetts | Head Coach | Link |
| 6/6/2026 | William Penn University | Oskaloosa, Iowa | Graduate Assistant | See Below |
Alverno University (WI) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. Alverno will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.
Arizona Christian University is seeking a defensive coordinator for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should submit a resume, cover letter, and any relevant coaching materials to head coach Michael Maccagnano at michael.maccagnano@arizonachristian.edu.
Batten University (VA) is seeking an assistant coach for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to head coach Jamaar Hawkins at jhawkins@batten.edu.
Bethany College (WV) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should provide a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Anna Taylor at artaylor@bethanywv.edu with the subject line “Graduate Assistant for Flag Football.”
Bowling Green State University (OH) is seeking a wide receiver and defensive back coach for its women's flag football club team for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should reach out via the team's social media account.
NEW THIS WEEK: Bradley University (IL) named Robert Penney as the inaugural head coach for the women's flag football club team. Bradley will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.
NEW THIS WEEK: Bryant & Stratton College (WI) named Brianna Brown as head coach of the women's flag football team. Brown will take over for Chris Cooper, who will become an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
NEW THIS WEEK: Caldwell University (NJ) named John Renaldo as an assistant coach for the women's flag football team.
NEW THIS WEEK: Cal Poly (CA) announced its club team coaching staff for the 2026-27 academic year. John Dorn will serve as head coach, Ashley Fuller and Joe Benson will serve as assistant coaches, Alyssa Burke will serve as developmental coordinator, and Tom Trokey will be the club manager. (N.B. Joe Benson is not to be confused with the North Greenville flag football head coach).
Campbellsville University (KY) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should contact head coach Spencer McCown at psmccown@campbellsville.edu.
Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada) is seeking women's flag football assistant coaches for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should reach out via the team's social media account or by contacting carletonwfootball@gmail.com.
Charleston Southern University (SC) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should contact head coach Angela Villarreal-Ortiz via email at flagfootball@csuniv.edu.
Christian Brothers University (TN) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching position. CBU has not officially announced the start of a flag football team.
Cornell College (IA) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching position. Cornell previously named Courtney Pennel as head coach in October 2025. Cornell is expected to begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.
NEW THIS WEEK: Cottey College (MO) named Chris Plumb as the next head coach of the women's flag football team. Plumb will take over for Chris Smoot, who went 6-9 overall in 2026 during his lone season at the school.
Culver-Stockton College (MO) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Culver-Stockton will begin playing in the 2027-28 academic year.
Davenport University (MI) posted the job description for a women's flag football assistant coach position.
Dickinson State University (ND) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching position. This job is for an intramural team.
D'Youville University (NY) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. The Saints went 2-8 overall in the inaugural flag football season this past spring under Jeff Weiss.
Eastern University (PA) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should contact head coach Amanda Ruller via email at amanda.ruller@eastern.edu.
Eastern University (PA) posted the job description for an assistant women's flag football coach.
East Texas Baptist University is seeking a graduate assistant. Those interested should send their resume and a statement of faith to head coach Maddie Melton at mmelton@etbu.edu. ETBU will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.
NEW THIS WEEK: Edward Waters University (FL) named Frank Brown as the inaugural head coach of the women's flag football program. Brown played college football at Bethune-Cookman University (FL) and professionally in the CFL, IF, and XFL/UFL. EWU is planning to launch a flag football team in the 2026-27 academic year.
Elmira College (NY) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should contact head coach Billy McCrae at wmccrae@elmira.edu.
NEW THIS WEEK: Elmira College (NY) named Eli Thomas and Michaela D'Angelo as assistant coaches for the women's flag football team. Thomas previously coached flag football at Elmira High School, while D'Angelo played on Elmira's flag football team in 2025 and 2026.
Franklin Pierce University (NH) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. FPU will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.
Gardner-Webb University (NC) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should reach out to head coach Mike Brown at mbrown56@gardner-webb.edu.
Georgia Military College posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. GMC has not officially announced the launch of a flag football team.
The Guimond Vukovic Group (GVG) is offering postgraduate opportunities for athletes seeking a one-year master's degree in the United Kingdom. Scholarship opportunities are available for students with a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Athletes who wish to continue playing collegiate flag football, develop programs, build the sport internationally, or pursue coaching opportunities are encouraged to apply. GVG offers a free service to connect student-athletes with partner institutions in the U.K. The FAQ section on GVG's website provides additional information. This postgraduate opportunity is in the United Kingdom.
Hartwick College (NY) posted a job description for a part-time assistant flag football coach.
Hastings College (NE) is seeking a graduate assistant and a volunteer assistant coach for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should send a resume to head coach De'Andre Robinson at deandre.robinson@hastings.edu.
Hawaii Pacific University posted a job description for an assistant coaching position on the women's flag football team.
NEW THIS WEEK: High Point University (NC) announced that Jennifer Pfeiffer will serve as an assistant coach for the women's flag football club team.
Indiana Institute of Technology posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. Indiana Tech will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.
Indiana Wesleyan University is seeking assistant coaches for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should reach out to Jeff Reyes at jeff.reyes@indwes.edu. IWU will begin competing in the NAIA during the 2026-27 academic year.
Johnson C. Smith University (NC) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching position.
Kennesaw State University (GA) is seeking volunteer coaches for its women's flag football team during the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should fill out this form.
Keystone College (PA) is seeking a graduate assistant for the women's flag football team for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should send a resume to Kacy Manning at kacy.manning@keystone.edu.
NEW THIS WEEK: Lebanon Valley College (PA) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. LVC will compete at a varsity level no later than the 2028-29 academic year.
Life University (GA) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should contact head coach Zack Desmarais at zack.desmarais@life.edu.
Lindsey Wilson University (KY) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year.
NEW THIS WEEK: Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (AL) named Tucker Reynolds as the next head coach of the women's flag football team. Reynolds will take over for Tony Norris, who went 2-15 overall in LBW's inaugural season in the Fall of 2025. LBW will start the 2026 fall season on Sunday, August 30.
Manchester University (IN) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Manchester will begin playing in the 2027-28 academic year.
Manhattanville University (NY) posted a job description for a women's flag football head coach position. Manhattanville will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.
Marian University (WI) is seeking a stipend assistant coach and a volunteer assistant coach for the 2026-27 flag football season. Those interested should contact head coach Max Denning at mwdenning28@marianuniversity.edu.
Marymount University (VA) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should contact head coach Michael Rivera at mrivera@marymount.edu and offensive coordinator Creed Hall at cahall@marymount.edu.
Marymount University (VA) posted the job description for a women's flag football assistant coaching position.
Meredith College (NC) is seeking volunteer assistants for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should contact head coach Bryonne Herring at baherring@meredith.edu. Meredith will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.
Messiah University (PA) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coach. Messiah will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.
Mississippi Valley State University posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. MVSU previously announced it would launch in the 2026-27 academic year.
Montgomery County Community College (PA) posted the job description for a women's flag football assistant coaching position.
Moorpark College (CA) posted a job description for a women's flag football head coach position. Moorpark announced a new program at the end of June.
North Park University (IL) posted the job description for a women's flag football graduate assistant position for the 2026-27 academic year.
NEW THIS WEEK: Olivet Nazarene University (IL) named Olivia Lorenc as an assistant coach for the women's flag football team. ONU will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.
NEW THIS WEEK: Ottawa University (KS) named Alyssa Rutherford as a graduate assistant for the women's flag football.
Purdue University Northwest (IN) is seeking a flag football graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should contact head coach Micah Lowe at lowe169@pnw.edu.
NEW THIS WEEK: Roanoke College (VA) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching position. Roanoke has not officially announced the launch of a team.
Roxbury Community College (MA) posted the job description for a women's flag football assistant coaching position.
Saginaw Valley State University (MI) posted the job description for a women's flag football graduate assistant position. SVSU will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.
San Bernardino Community College District (CA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. The position will be for either San Bernardino Valley College or Crafton Hills College. Neither school has officially announced the launch of a flag football program.
Shaw University (NC) posted the job description for a women's flag football assistant coaching position. Shaw will add women's flag football beginning with the 2026-27 academic year.
Simpson University (CA) is seeking assistant coaches for the women's flag football team in the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should contact head coach Jose Sanchez at jsanchez@simpsonu.edu.
NEW THIS WEEK: St. Lawrence University (NY) posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. St. Lawrence will begin competing in the 2027-28 academic year.
SUNY Cortland (NY) is seeking volunteer coaches for its club team during the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should reach out to them via social media or contact Kathryn Brennan at kathryn.brennan@cortland.edu.
NEW THIS WEEK: Thomas University (GA) named Gisele Jones as an assistant coach for the women's flag football team. Jones was a former flag football player at Thomas from 2022 through 2025.
Tiffin University (OH) posted the job description for a women's flag football club team head coaching position. Tiffin has not officially announced a flag football program. The school also posted a description for the men's flag football club team opening.
Union College of Union County (NJ) posted job descriptions for a women's flag football head coach and an assistant coach. UCNJ has not yet announced the addition of a women's flag football program.
United States Sports University (AL) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching vacancy. USSU hasn't officially announced a flag football program.
The University at Albany (NY) is seeking a head coach and assistant coach for its women's flag football club team in the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should reach out via social media or contact fgriffin@albany.edu.
The University of California San Diego is seeking volunteer coaches for its women's flag football club team during the 2026-27 academic year.
NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Connecticut announced that Jeremy Turner will serve as an assistant coach for the women's flag football club team.
The University of Mount Olive (NC) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should submit an application, resume, and a minimum of three references to head coach Derrick Lucas at dlucas@umo.edu.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Director of Operations for the women's flag football program. Nebraska is planning to play its first varsity season in the 2027-28 academic year.
The University of Nevada is seeking a volunteer head coach for its women's flag football program. Those interested should reach out to the team via social media or email Jordan Katz at jordankatz@unr.edu. Nevada will compete as a club team beginning with the 2026-27 academic year.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking volunteer coaches for the 2026-27 academic year. UNC Greensboro will have a club team.
The University of North Texas at Dallas posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. UNT Dallas will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.
University of Redlands (CA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Tatum Etchegoyen-Springer previously led Redlands to a 15-14 overall record in the last two seasons.
The University of Tennessee Southern posted the job description for an assistant coaching position. UT Southern will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.
NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Tampa (FL) announced its coaching staff will return for the 2026-27 academic year. Josh Heavrin will serve as the head coach, Chris Tompkins will serve as the offensive and defensive coordinators, and Jamie Berezny will serve as an assistant coach. Tampa will compete as a club team in NIRSA's Women's Flag Football Club League for the 2026-27 academic year.
NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Wisconsin-Parkside named Chris Cooper as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 academic year. Cooper was most recently the head coach at Bryant & Stratton College for the 2026 season, going 9-4 overall and finishing third at the NJCAA's Women's Flag Football Invitational. UW-Parkside will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.
Webber International University (FL) is seeking an assistant coach/defensive coordinator, volunteer assistant coaches, and graduate assistants for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should reach out via social media or send a resume to head coach Collin Johnson at JohnsonCB@webber.edu.
NEW THIS WEEK: Webber International University (FL) named Ethan Fournier and Gloria Choquette as assistant coaches for the 2026-27 academic year.
Westfield State University (MA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Westfield State will launch a club team for the 2026-27 academic year and transition the team to varsity status in 2027-28.
William Penn University (IA) is seeking a graduate assistant for the 2026-27 academic year. Those interested should reach out to head coach Lamaar Thomas at lamaar.thomas@wmpenn.edu.
IFAF World Championships Won by Canada, USA
The USA men's flag football national team won the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships over the weekend, cruising to a 46-26 victory over Italy. Canada won the Bronze Medal Game over Mexico 34-26 in overtime. USA, Italy, and Canada will compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
In the women's tournament, Canada held on to defeat the USA 27-20. The Americans had a chance to score on the final play of the game, but the pass to Madison Fulford fell incomplete. Mexico won the Bronze Medal Game 20-19 over Great Britain. Canada, USA, and Mexico will compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Read more about the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships here.
Inside the Grind App Launches
Inside The Grind (ITG), an application that allows players to share their athletic journeys and receive income, launches this week. ITG has already signed flag football athletes from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Southern California. Athletes can share their athletic journeys on the app, while offering free or paid subscriptions to subscribers.
More on Saint Joseph's Decision to Add Flag Football
The Portland Press Herald recently looked at why Saint Joseph's College of Maine added women's flag football. The school is following in the footsteps of many colleges by adding the sport and acknowledged that the sport's growth was a factor. Another important reason is that an anonymous donor provided monetary support to the school. Saint Joseph's is the first varsity team in Maine and will begin competing during the 2027-28 academic year.
Pair of NFL Franchises Provide Flag Football Updates
A recent piece by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation spoke about flag football's growth, as well as the numerous opportunities it can provide. Former Atlanta Falcons player John Abraham has become a vocal supporter of flag football after his daughter Ayumi took a serious interest in the sport. The Falcons have been an ardent supporter of the game and have funded hundreds of high school programs in Alabama, Georgia, and Montana. Read more about the Falcons' efforts here.
The New York Jets will host a fundraiser throughout the preseason for the Jets Foundation EmpowHER initiative. A $100 donation will allow fans a chance to win prizes, including 2 Coaches Club tickets and 2 pregame field passes for the home opener against the Green Bay Packers. Additional prizes are also available, including autographed memorabilia from current Jets players. The Jets have been active in building flag football in New York and New Jersey, while also focusing on Ireland and the UK, with 60 teams across the pond. The Jets have also been active in the college space, helping fund the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) ahead of the 2026 spring season. The ECAC is set to grow to as many as 32 teams for the 2027 spring season.
Rhode Island Sanctions Flag Football
The Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) has officially sanctioned girls flag football as a varsity sport beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Rhode Island is the 24th state to sanction the sport. Rhode Island will have its first sanctioned championship during the spring 2027 semester.
TMRW Sports Names Vanita Krouch as Athlete Ambassador
TMRW Sports named women's flag football star Vanita Krouch as an athlete ambassador and player liaison for the new men's and women's professional flag football league. Krouch quarterbacked the women's flag football national team to IFAF Flag Football World Championship Gold Medals in 2018, 2021, and 2024, and went 50-3 in international competitions in her career.
TMRW will be the operator for the new pro flag football leagues, which are set to launch in "mid-late summer" 2027, although that timeline is subject to change. TMRW and the IFAF announced a strategic partnership in June. Two weeks later, the venue concept for the first professional flag football season was reported. It was also revealed that the first season will be held in one city. Populous will be the architect for the modular venue, while Transwestern will oversee the host city selection process.
TMRW named Ashlea Klam as the first professional flag football ambassador earlier this summer. Brendan Donohue was named the inaugural president of the leagues at the end of July, followed by Champ Kelly as a senior vice president.
Future Flag Football Camps and Clinics
Newsletter email note: An interactive calendar listing all dates and hosts is located at the top of this section on the website. Due to HTML limitations in email, I am unable to include the calendar in the weekly rundown. A direct link is provided here. The camps and clinics are listed in chronological order, from the earliest to the latest date. The listed times are specific to that school's time zone.
Lewis University (IL) will host a Flyer Flag Football ID Camp on Saturday, August 22, from 11 AM to 2 PM. The camp is open to athletes in grades 8 through 12 and will be held on campus at Turf Field 2 in Romeoville, Illinois.
Laurentian University (Canada) will host an elite flag football ID camp on Sunday, August 23, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM. The camp is open to athletes in high school and college. The camp will take place on campus in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
The University of Georgia will host a youth flag football clinic on Sunday, August 23, from 1 to 3 PM. The clinic is open to athletes ages 8 to 14 and will be held at North Oconee High School in Bogart, Georgia. Interested athletes can sign up here.
Freed-Hardeman University (TN) will host a speed, agility, and skills camp on Saturday, August 29, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. The camp is open ot girls in grades 2 through 12 and boys in grades 2 through 8. The camp will be held on campus in Henderson, Tennessee.
Randy Phillips will host a free women's college flag football showcase on Saturday, August 29, from 9:30 AM to 12 PM. Phillips is the head coach at Roxbury Community College (MA), and the showcase will be attended by Dean College (MA) and Post University (CT). The showcase will take place in Central Falls, Rhode Island.
The University of Michigan will host a girls flag football summer camp on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30, from 1 to 6 PM. The camp is open to athletes ages 11 through 18 and will be held at Hubbard Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The University of Georgia will host a women's flag football clinic on Sunday, August 30, from 4 to 6 PM. The clinic is open to athletes ages 14 through 18 and will be held at Jackson County High School in Hoschton, Georgia. Interested athletes can sign up here.
Elmira College (NY) will host a flag football prospect day on Sunday, September 13, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The camp is open to 9th through 12th graders and will be held on campus at the football field in Elmira, New York.
NEW THIS WEEK: Cedar Crest College (PA) will host a women's flag football prospect camp on Sunday, September 19, from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The camp is open to high school athletes. The camp will be held on campus in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Lawrence University (WI) will host a women's flag football visit day on Saturday, September 19. Lawrence will spend the 2026-27 academic year recruiting, followed by competition in 2027-28.
Lindsey Wilson University (KY) will host a flag football elite showcase on Saturday, September 26, from 10 AM to 2 PM. The showcase is open to athletes in grades 6 through 12 and will be held on campus at Parnell Family Stadium in Columbia, Kentucky.
The Cleveland Browns (OH) will host an NFL FLAG Super Regional on Saturday, October 3. The tournament will be held at the Forever Lawn Sports Complex in Canton, Ohio. The registration deadline is Monday, August 31.
Florida Gateway College will host a women's flag football prospect camp on Saturday, October 3, from 3 to 6 PM. The camp will be held on campus at the FGC Flag Football Complex in Lake City, Florida. Those interested in participating should contact head coach Ricky Hufty at frank.huftyiv@fgc.edu.
SUNY Brockport (NY) will host a women's flag football prospect camp on Saturday, October 3. The camp is open to athletes in grades 9 through 12 and will be held on campus at Bob Boozer Field in Brockport, New York.
The Dallas Cowboys (TX) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, October 10. The tournament will be held at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. The registration deadline is Monday, September 7.
The Detroit Lions (MI) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, October 10. The tournament will be held at the Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton, Michigan. The registration deadline is Monday, September 7.
NEW THIS WEEK: Eastern Connecticut State University is hosting a women's flag football recruit day on Saturday, October 10, from 9:30 AM to 2 PM. The camp is open to high school recruits. The day will include Q&A with head coach Andy Crane, a campus tour, and seeing the flag football team scrimmage at 12:30 PM.
Meredith College (NC) will host a women's flag football prospect camp on Saturday, October 10, from 10 AM to 12 PM. The camp is open to athletes in grades 9 through 12 and will be held on campus at the Meredith College Athletic Turf Facility in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Las Vegas Raiders (NV) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Sunday, October 11. The tournament will be held at Heritage Park in Henderson, Nevada. The registration deadline is Monday, September 7.
The New York Jets (NJ) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Sunday, October 18. The tournament will be held at the Athenia Steel Recreation Complex in Clifton, New Jersey. The registration deadline is Monday, September 14.
SCAD Savannah (GA) will host a women's flag football skills camp on Sunday, October 18, from 8 to 11 AM. The camp is open to athletes in grades 8 through 12 and will be held at the SCAD Athletics Complex in Hardeeville, South Carolina.
The Chicago Bears (IL) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, October 24. The tournament will be held at the Clarence Hicks Sports Complex in Rockford, Illinois. The registration deadline is Monday, September 21.
The Tennessee Titans will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, October 24. The tournament will be held at Nolensville High School in Nolensville, Tennessee. The registration deadline is Monday, September 21.
The New Orleans Saints (LA) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, October 31. The tournament will be held at the John A Alario Sports Complex in Westwego, Louisiana. The registration deadline is Monday, September 28.
The Pittsburgh Steelers (PA) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, October 31. The tournament will be held at Montour Sports Center in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The registration deadline is Monday, September 28.
The Buffalo Bills (NY) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, November 7. The tournament will be held at Flash Fields in Elma, New York. The registration deadline is Monday, October 5.
The Baltimore Ravens (MD) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, November 14. The tournament will be held at Eastern Regional Park in Middle River, Maryland. The registration deadline is Monday, October 12.
The Cincinnati Bengals (OH) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, November 14. The tournament will be held at Sundin Fields at Heritage Oak Park in Mason, Ohio. The registration deadline is Monday, October 12.
Blackburn College (IL) will host a women's flag football prospect clinic on Saturday, November 21, from 2 to 5 PM. The clinic will be held on campus at the Blackburn Athletic Center in Carlinville, Illinois.
The Los Angeles Chargers (CA) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, November 21. The tournament will be held at Great Park in Irvine, California. The registration deadline is Monday, October 19.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (FL) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, November 21. The tournament will be held at the SouthShore Complex in Apollo Beach, Florida. The registration deadline is Monday, October 19.
The Houston Texans (TX) will host an NFL FLAG Regional on Saturday, December 5. The tournament will be held at the Farm League Park in Spring, Texas. The registration deadline is Monday, November 2.
She's Next (AZ) will host a girls flag football Senior Showcase on Saturday, December 12, from 9 AM to 1 PM. The showcase is open only to the class of 2027 student-athletes and will be held at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, Arizona. Athletes can sign up here.
Norco College (CA) will host the Real Ones Only Girls Flag Football Showcase Camp on Saturday, December 5. The camp will take place from 9 AM to 2 PM on campus in Norco, California. Arizona Christian University, Benedictine University Mesa (AZ), Hope International University (CA), La Sierra University (CA), Nevada State University, Our Lady of the Lake University (TX), Purdue University Northwest (IN), Simpson University (CA), and Westcliff University (CA) are slated to be in attendance.
The International Flag League (formerly USA Flag) will host its 2027 National Championships in Tampa, Florida, on MLK weekend in January 2027. The dates are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2027, through Sunday, January 17, 2027.
The International Flag League (formerly USA Flag) will host its 2027 World Championships in Los Angeles, California, from Thursday, July 8, 2027, through Sunday, July 11, 2027. A collegiate division will be competing for the first time at the 2027 championships.