Girls Flag Football Gains Momentum Across The Nation

The Classical Academy to Dive In First as Girls' Flag Football Kicks Off

Girls' Flag Football Gains Momentum Across the Nation

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) officially recognized girls' flag football as an emerging sport in 2021, and its popularity has skyrocketed since. According to the NFHS, participation in girls' flag football has increased by over 100% in the past year, with over 4,500 schools nationwide offering the sport.

The growth of girls' flag football is attributed to several factors, including the increasing popularity of flag football in general, the growing number of girls participating in tackle football, and the increasing awareness of the benefits of flag football for girls.

The Classical Academy Pioneers Girls' Flag Football in Colorado

The Classical Academy (TCA) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is one of the first schools in the state to offer girls' flag football. TCA's athletic director, Chris Jones, believes that the sport is a great opportunity for girls to develop their athletic skills and learn the game of football in a safe and fun environment.

"We're excited to be able to offer girls' flag football at TCA," said Jones. "It's a great way for girls to get involved in a team sport and learn the fundamentals of football. We believe that this sport will be a great addition to our athletic program."

TCA Girls' Flag Football Team Prepares for Inaugural Season

TCA's girls' flag football team is preparing for its inaugural season this fall. The team is led by head coach Erin O'Brien, who has over 10 years of experience coaching football. O'Brien is excited about the opportunity to coach the girls' flag football team and help them develop their skills.

"I'm really looking forward to this season," said O'Brien. "We have a great group of girls who are eager to learn and improve. I think we have the potential to be a very successful team."

The TCA girls' flag football team will play its first game on August 25th against Liberty High School. The team is scheduled to play a total of eight games this season.

Benefits of Girls' Flag Football

Girls' flag football offers a number of benefits for participants, including:

• Improved athletic skills: Flag football helps girls develop their speed, agility, coordination, and endurance.
• Increased confidence: Participating in flag football can help girls build their self-confidence and learn to work as part of a team.
• Leadership opportunities: Flag football provides girls with opportunities to develop their leadership skills by taking on roles such as team captain or quarterback.
• Fun: Flag football is a fun and exciting sport that girls of all ages can enjoy.

  Conclusion

  The growth of girls' flag football is a positive trend that is providing more opportunities for girls to participate in sports. The Classical Academy is proud to be one of the first schools in Colorado to offer girls' flag football. We believe that this sport will be a great addition to our athletic program and will provide our girls with a number of benefits.