PUSHING FOOTBALL FORWARD

When it comes to girls flag football, good sportsmanship is always the right play.

That’s because it’s the rule—like how when a player snags another player’s flag, they must hand it back before the next play can begin.

What are some other ways girls flag football teaches good sportsmanship? Share some of your favorite examples on social media using the hashtag #ThisIsHSFootball!

This is what
high schoolhigh school
football is all about

Football is called the ultimate team game for a reason.

High school football is more than a game.

Here’s a fact not many people talk about: the most talented 14-year-old football players rarely make it to the pros. Since student-athletes grow and develop at different rates, talent at a young age is never a guarantee for long-term success.

Football isn’t just for star athletes.

What’s one of the most accessible and affordable ways to play football?

Looking for your middle schooler to be challenged? To grow? To belong?

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