Welcome to the November 17 edition of the women's 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, November 10, and Sunday, November 16, 2025. Have a suggestion or want to include something in the weekly newsletter? Drop us an email!

4 Additions This Week, 1 Confirmation

The University of Colorado and the University of Montana will both add women's flag football club teams for the current 2025-26 academic year. Both teams are looking for opponents to play in spring 2026.

Caldwell University (NJ) confirmed that it will add a varsity women's flag football team beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, as previously reported in August. Caldwell will compete in the NCAA Division II Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, which will host its first championship in the spring of 2027.

Eastern Connecticut State University will add a varsity women's flag football team beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. ECSU is the first school from the NCAA Division III Little East Conference to add a club or varsity team.

The University of Tennessee Southern will add a varsity women's flag football program beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. UT Southern is the sixth member of the NAIA's Southern States Athletic Conference to add the sport.

2025-26 College Flag Football Fall Season Wraps Up

Nearly all of the club and varsity competitions for the 2025 fall season have concluded. Wallace State captured the first Alabama Community College Conference title with a 27-6 victory over Shelton State on Sunday. The Lions completed the season a perfect 20-0 during a weekend full of action. A full recap of Wallace State's championship victory can be found here.

The Southern Women's Collegiate Flag Football Association (SWCFFA) wrapped up its first season with a four-team tournament. The semifinals saw North Carolina State University defeat North Carolina Central University 4-0 and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte win 20-0 over the University of Virginia. Charlotte went on to win the final 18-7 over NC State, while Virginia claimed the consolation game by a point, 15-14, against North Carolina Central. Clemson University and Duke University did not participate in the tournament.

The final NIRSA Regional took place in Blacksburg, Virginia, where Florida Atlantic University defeated Clemson University in the women's final. FAU will receive an automatic bid to the NIRSA National Championships in January 2026. FAU joins Howard, Texas Southern, and UCF as the NIRSA Regional winners this year.

2025-26 Scheduling News

NEW THIS WEEK: Cal Poly (CA) will host its first spring tournament on Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, 2026. The tournament is open to any school that wishes to participate and it will be held on campus in San Luis Obispo, California. Any collegiate flag football program interested in competing at Cal Poly's tournament should contact Ryan Weisenberg (rweisenb AT calpoly.edu).

The 2025-26 National Collegiate Flag Football League (NCFFL) registration is open, with one spot remaining. The spring 2026 campaign will feature a 10-game season, with playoffs and a championship in 2026. The NCFFL also posted dates for its spring tournaments and championships, which are as follows:

The first spring tournament will take place on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, at Howard Community College (MD) in Columbia, Maryland. The second spring tournament will take place two weeks later, on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at Lancaster Bible College (PA) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Finally, the NCFFL National Championships will be held on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, at the Capelli Sports Complex in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.

The NCFFL is looking for schools that would like to host a flag football tournament during the 2026-27 academic year. The NCFFL plans to have 8 events next season. Those interested should email admin AT nc-ffl.com for additional information.

The NCFFL updated the membership for the 2025-26 academic year. 20 schools will participate during the 2025-26 academic year and there is only 1 spot left for the spring 2026 season. The full list of current schools is provided below.

• Campbellsville University (KY)
• College of Staten Island (NY)
• Ferrum College (VA)
• Harford Community College (MD)
• Howard Community College (MD)
• Iona University (NY)
• Kean University (NJ)
• Lancaster Bible College (PA)
• Long Island University (NY)
• Mercyhurst University (PA)
• Penn West California (PA)
• Radford University (VA)
• Rutgers University (NJ)
• Siena Heights University (MI)
• St. Joseph's University (Brooklyn, NY)
• SUNY Cortland (NY)
• University of Albany (NY)
• University of Delaware
• Villa Maria College (NY)

The Women's Collegiate Flag Football League (WCFFL) is looking for additional teams to compete during the 2025-26 academic year. The WCFFL will have tournaments in the fall and spring. Those interested should contact Venisha Lee (wcflagfootball1 AT gmail.com).

The Golden State Games will take place in Irvine, California, on MLK weekend from Friday, January 16, through Sunday, January 18, 2026. Although the Women's College Division has filled up, those interested in playing preseason games can join the waitlist.

NEW THIS WEEK: Hendrix College (AR) released its 2026 spring schedule. Hendrix will open with back-to-back road trips. On Saturday, March 7, they'll face Kansas Wesleyan University and Pratt Community College (KS). On Saturday, March 14, they'll take on Alabama State University and Huntingdon College (AL) in Montgomery, Alabama. March will end with a pair of home games on Saturday, March 21, against Huntingdon (AL) and Schreiner University (TX).

After a three-week break, April will kick off at home against Cottey College (MO) and Pratt CC (KS) on Sunday, April 12. The following weekend will feature a Texas trip to take on Southwestern College (KS) and Texas Wesleyan University on Friday, April 17. The next day, Hendrix will take on Concordia University Texas and Prairie View A&M University (TX). Hendrix will wrap up its 2026 regular season at home on Saturday, April 25, against Millsaps College (MS) and Southwestern Christian College (TX).

Coaching News

NEW THIS WEEK: Anna Maria College (MA) posted a job description for a part-time women's flag football head coaching role. Anna Maria has not made an official announcement regarding the addition of flag football.

Aurora University (IL) posted a job description for a part-time assistant women's flag football coaching position.

NEW THIS WEEK: Benedictine University (IL) posted a job description for a seasonal assistant coaching position.

NEW THIS WEEK: Benedictine University Mesa (AZ) named JD Guerrero as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.

NEW THIS WEEK: Caldwell University (NJ) named T.J. Kroncke as the flag football program's first head coach. Kroncke also serves as the defensive line coach for the men's tackle football team.

Campbellsville University (KY) is seeking a part-time assistant flag football coach. The Tigers named Spencer McCown head coach in July 2025.

Cedar Crest College (PA) has posted the job description for the flag football head coaching vacancy. Amanda Avvento was previously the head coach.

The College of Saint Benedict (MN) posted a job description for a women's flag football head coaching vacancy. CSB will begin competing as a club team during the 2025-26 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Eastern Connecticut State University named Andy Crane as the flag football program's inaugural head coach. Crane was the head coach of Mount Saint Mary College's (NY) club team during the spring 2025 season. ECSU will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: El Camino College (CA) named John Hall as the program's inaugural head coach. Hall previously served as an assistant coach on the men's football team at Long Beach City College and as an assistant track & field coach at El Camino. ECC will play as a club team in the spring of 2026.

Greenville University (IL) posted a job description for a women's flag football head coaching position. Greenville hasn't made an official announcement about adding a flag football program.

Guilford College (NC) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. Guilford will begin playing flag football in the 2026-27 academic year.

Hastings College (NE) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Hastings will begin playing in the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Howard Payne University (TX) posted the job description for the women's flag football coaching vacancy. HPU will begin competing during the 2026-27 academic year.

Indiana Wesleyan University has posted the head coaching job description for the newly formed flag football team. IWU will begin competing during the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Kansas Wesleyan University head coach Melinda Nguyen resigned from her position. Nguyen led KWU for three seasons, amassing an overall record of 49-17, 27-5 in the KCAC, and was named the KCAC Coach of the Year in 2024. The Coyotes reached the NAIA Flag Football Finals A Bracket in 2025, losing in the quarterfinals to eventual champions Ottawa (KS). KWU stated in its press release that a new coach will be in place before Thanksgiving.

Lewis University (IL) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coach opening. Lewis will play its first season in the 2026-27 academic year.

Penn State Schuylkill (PA) is seeking a part-time defensive coordinator. The Nittany Lions will compete in the NCAA Division III Atlantic East Conference in the 2025-26 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Radford University (VA) named Keith Pulliam as the team's inaugural head coach. Pulliam previously coached men's football at Avila University, Fontbonne University, Northwestern Oklahoma State, and Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Radford will play its first games in spring 2026 as a club team.

NEW THIS WEEK: Richard Bland College (VA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. RBC will take the field in the 2026-27 academic year.

Saginaw Valley State University (MI) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. SVSU will begin competing during the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Santa Barbara City College (CA) announced three coaches for its flag football staff. Josh Calvin will serve as the head coach and was most recently the offensive coordinator at Corona Del Mar High School for the flag football team. MJ Menez will be an assistant coach and was the defensive coordinator as part of the flag football program at Ventura High School. Eddie Cano will also be an assistant coach and serves as the wide receivers coach for SBCC's men's tackle football team. Finally, Theo Rokos will serve as a volunteer coach.

NEW THIS WEEK: Savannah College of Art and Design, or SCAD (GA), named Cristian Orth the program's first head coach. Orth was most recently an assistant head coach for the flag football at Jupiter High School in Florida. He helped guide the JV team to an undefeated record in the 2024 and 2025 spring seasons. SCAD will start competing during the 2026-27 academic year.

Schreiner University (TX) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Schreiner will begin playing during the 2026-27 academic year.

The University of Bridgeport (CT) posted the job description for a women's flag football head coaching vacancy. Bridgeport will play its first season in the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Union College (NY) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Union will begin competing in the 2026-27 academic year.

Future Camps and Clinics

Newsletter email note: An interactive calendar with all the dates and hosts has been placed at the top of this section on the website. Due to the limitations of HTML within emails, I am unable to send the calendar as part of the weekly rundown in the email. A direct link is provided here. The camps and clinics are listed in order of date, from the earliest to the latest date. The listed times are specific to that school's time zone.

USA Football is hosting a Talent ID Camp in association with the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 23. The camp will be held at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, Arizona.

The Los Angeles Chargers will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Sunday, November 23. The tournament will be held at Great Park in Irvine, California. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, October 27.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Sunday, November 23. The tournament will be held at the SouthShore Complex in Apollo Beach, Florida. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, October 27.

Hope International University (CA) will host a women's flag football youth and prospect camp on Sunday, November 30. The youth camp is for 5th through 8th grades, while the high school prospect camp is for 9th through 12th grade and college transfers. The Camp will be held from 12 to 2 PM at Warren High School in Downey, California.

NYS Elite Athletics (NY) will host a girls high school flag football showcase and college fair on Sunday, November 30. The college fair will take place from 9 to 10 AM, followed by the field showcase from 10 AM to 12 PM. The schools that will attend the camp include Eastern University (PA), Elmira College (NY), Genesee Community College (NY), Hartwick College (NY), Roberts Wesleyan (NY), St. Thomas Aquinas College (NY), SUNY Brockport (NY), SUNY Geneseo (NY), and Villa Maria College (NY).

Arizona Christian University moved its youth flag football camp from Friday, November 14, to Friday, December 5. The clinic will be held on campus at ACU's main football field from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

NEW THIS WEEK: The Kansas City Chiefs will help put on a high school girls flag football showcase on Friday, December 5. The showcase will take place from 5:15 to 7:30 PM at Styker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas.

Baker University (KS) will host a girls flag football camp on Saturday, December 6, from 10 AM to 12 PM. The clinic will be held on campus at Liston Stadium in Baldwin City, Kansas.

Blackburn College (IL) will host a high school women's flag football clinic on Sunday, December 6, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The clinic will be held at the Blackburn Athletic Center's indoor turf facility.

Daytona State College (FL) will host a skills and ID camp on Saturday, December 6, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The camp will take place from 10 AM to 1 PM on campus.

The Houston Texans will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Saturday, December 6. The tournament will be held at Farm League Park in Spring, Texas. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, November 10.

Norco College (CA) will host a showcase camp on Saturday, December 6, from 11 AM to 2 PM. The camp will be attended by Arizona Christian (AZ), Aurora (IL), Benedictine Mesa (AZ), Golden West (CA), Hope International (CA), Irvine Valley College (CA), La Sierra (CA), Ottawa (AZ), Purdue Northwest (IN), Santiago Canyon College (CA), and Simpson (CA).

Ottawa University (AZ) will host a flag football recruit day on Saturday, December 6, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The experience will allow recruits to meet coaches, tour the campus, and participate in a few drills.

Warner University (FL) will host a showcase camp on Saturday, December 6, in Lake Wales, Florida. The camp will take place from 9:30 AM to 3 PM and is open to players graduating between 2026 and 2029. Coaches from LaGrange College (GA), St. Thomas University (FL), and Wingate (NC) will be in attendance.

USA Football is hosting a Talent ID Camp in association with the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7. The camp will be held at Farm League Park in Spring, Texas.

Whittier College (CA) will host a showcase camp on Sunday, December 7, in Whittier, California. The camp will take place from 9:30 AM to 3 PM and is open to players graduating between 2026 and 2029. Coaches from Arizona Christian University, Golden West College (CA), and La Sierra University (CA) will be in attendance.

There will be a showcase camp at Locust Grove High School (GA) on Sunday, December 14, in Locust Grove, Georgia. The camp will take place from 9:30 AM to 3 PM and is open to players graduating between 2026 and 2029. Coaches from Chowan University (NC), LaGrange College (GA), Meredith College (NC), Reinhardt University (GA), and Wingate (NC) will be in attendance.

USA Flag will host the 2026 World Championships from Wednesday, January 14, through Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. The deadline to secure a spot is Friday, October 10. Teams can still register between October 11 and December 5, but will be placed on a waiting list.

The Golden States Games will take place from Friday, January 16, through Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Irvine, California. There will be divisions for nearly every age group, including a women's college flag division. Part of the Games will have a Prospect Showcase hosted by Cal Poly, and they will partner up with the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers.

Duke University (NC) will partner with Next Level Flag Football to host a 7-week season from Sunday, January 18, 2026, through Sunday, March 1, 2026. The league is coed and open to local students in first through sixth grades.

The Heritage Girls Flag Bowl will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in San Diego, California. The Flag Bowl is open to junior and senior high school students. Players interested in participating can register here, with coaches from the two teams evaluating and ranking players to provide an opportunity to be drafted to play in the Heritage Bowl. The registration deadline is Saturday, October 25, and players will be drafted on Saturday, November 1. Players participating in the Flag Bowl will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to San Diego.

Villa Maria College (NY) will have a women's flag football camp & showcase on Saturday, February 14, 2026, which will feature US Women's National Team member Izzy Geraci. The camp will take place from 12 PM to 2:30 PM at Villa Maria's athletic center in Buffalo, New York.

Howard Community College (MD) will host a spring flag football league in the Spring of 2026. Games will be played each Sunday, starting March 22, 2026, and the league will conclude on June 14, 2026.

UPDATED THIS WEEK: Howard Community College (MD) will host a flag football scouting combine the weekend of Saturday, March 28, 2026, and Sunday, March 29, 2026. The camp will take place in Columbia, Maryland, and is open to high school girls in grades 9 through 12. The camp coincides with the NCFFL's Maryland Championship Series.

Lancaster Bible College (PA) will host a flag football scouting combine on Friday, April 10, 2026, and Saturday, April 11, 2026. The camp will take place in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is open to high school girls in grades 9 through 12. The camp coincides with the NCFFL's Pennsylvania Championship Series.

UPDATED THIS WEEK: The NCFFL will host a national flag football scouting combine on the weekend of Saturday, May 2, 2026, and Sunday, May 3, 2026. The camp will take place in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, and is open to high school girls in grades 9 through 12. The camp coincides with the NCFFL's Nationals tournament the same weekend.

UPDATED THIS WEEK: Millersville University (PA) will host its 2nd annual girls flag football camp from Wednesday, June 24, through Sunday, June 28, 2026. The camp will feature two-a-day practices, film review, evaluations, guest speakers, and strength and conditioning.

Kansas City Chiefs Continue Pushing for Sanctioning in Kansas and Missouri

The NFL's Kansas City Chiefs haven't stopped trying to see flag football become a sanctioned sport at the high school level in Kansas and Missouri. The New York Times recently caught up with the Chiefs' Sheila Sickau about the team's efforts in both states. Sickau noted that there was no initial interest from high schools in either state, but that has changed. Kansas has about 30 teams, while Missouri will approach 50 in the upcoming season.

The initiative in Kansas is more straightforward. The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) will vote in April 2026 on whether (and when) flag football will become a sanctioned varsity sport. In Missouri, a pilot program was approved in April 2025, and flag football could become a sanctioned varsity sport as soon as 2027.

Lewis AD John Ashaolu Talks Flag Football

Collegiate Flag Football recently chatted with Lewis University (IL) Assistant Vice President for Athletics John Ashaolu about the addition of flag football. Ashaolu discussed the thought process behind adding the sport at the NCAA Division II level. He also discussed his expectations for the program, the coaching process, and much more. The full interview can be read here.

NAIA Adopts Rule Changes, IFAF to Establish Rules Committee

The NAIA announced a series of rule changes that will go into effect with the 2026 spring season. The points of emphasis include sideline control, screening action (blocking), and illegal contact. The NAIA also made some additional rule changes and editorial changes to clarify infractions and performance. All rule changes will go into effect with the 2026 spring season.

Meanwhile, the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) announced it will establish a rules committee and propose changes by January 2026. Any changes made by the IFAF will take effect in 2027. Both organizations have or will modify the rules to make illegal contact more understandable for referees.

North Carolina Slowly Moving Towards Sanctioning Flag Football

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has formed a committee to study and examine adding flag football as a sanctioned sport. The next step for the committee is to send out surveys to member schools to obtain feedback on possibly adding the sport. The NCHSAA previously tabled sanctioning the sport in December 2024, but will review the idea once more in December 2025. The NCHSAA requires 25% of the membership to participate in flag football before it can become sanctioned. Commissioner Que Tucker said the current percentage is "probably pretty close" to the 25% required.

Vermont Club Team Growing

The University of Vermont's flag football club team is seeing plenty of interest, according to a recent article in the school's newspaper. While most of the club is comprised of students who haven't played flag football before, the enthusiasm is high and led club leadership to scrap plans to hold tryouts. Vermont is hoping to play a few games during the spring 2026 season.