The Future of Football in the States
Across the U.S., the NFL, and its clubs are working with more than 2,000 schools to integrate flag football into the physical education curriculum.
They are also working with 13 states — Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, MONTANA, New York, and Tennessee on sanctioning flag football as a varsity sport in high schools.
GROWTH OF FLAG FOOTBALL
According to the International Federation of American Football, 2.4 million kids under 17 are playing organized flag football in the U.S., while millions more participate in flag globally.
FLAG FOOTBALL AN OLYMPIC SPORT
Caitlin Clark is a major advocate for women's flag football, stemming from her childhood dream to play the sport and the recent growth of opportunities for girls.
