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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

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How Former NFL Player Izell Reese Is Fueling the Flag Football Boom

Former NFL defensive back Izell Reese has turned his post‑playing career into a catalyst for flag football’s explosive growth, guiding RCX Sports to oversee the NFL FLAG brand and steering a multi‑billion‑dollar push that now reaches millions of young athletes across the United States.

Jul 2, 2026

Stillman College appoints Deon Washington to lead inaugural women’s flag football program

Stillman College in Alabama has hired Deon Washington as head coach of its new women's flag football team, set to debut in spring 2027. The program will be the college's twelfth intercollegiate sport and the first NAIA championship season for women's flag football, aiming to provide new opportunities for student‑athletes and grow the sport across the state.

Jun 23, 2026

NAIA Elevates Women’s Flag Football to Championship Status

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that women's flag football will become an official championship sport for the 2026‑27 academic year, with the inaugural national championship scheduled for spring 2027.

Jun 18, 2026

Mentorship in Motion: College Players Engage Young Fans

On Wednesday at Harris Field, Tennessee Wesleyan University baseball players joined the American Baseball Coaches Association’s youth clinic, offering high‑fives and guidance to local children during the NAIA World Series.

May 24, 2026

Ashlea Klam Named 2026 NAIA Flag Football Player of the Year

Junior Ashlea Klam of Keiser University earned the 2026 NAIA Flag Football Player of the Year award after a season that saw her dominate at safety and wide receiver, lead her team to the championship game and set new statistical benchmarks.

May 15, 2026