Nevaeh Gavino is a junior at St. Francis Catholic High School and serves as the Flag Football representative for the SAAC program. She has been playing flag football for three years and has loved every moment of it. As the sport continues to grow, Nevaeh has become even more involved, dedicating herself to the development and success of the program. She has proudly been part of the St. Francis flag football team for two years and is excited to see the sport’s impact continue to expand.

Flag football at St. Francis has taught me the importance of being part of a team, leadership, and having discipline. The sport itself has also brought many lifelong friendships and the happiness of getting to play for a girls high school team. Flag football is a great opportunity to make new friends and to try new things, it doesn’t only have physical health benefits, but mental health benefits too. The sport brings everyone together as a team. Women in sports is represented through girls flag football because it can show the sisterhood that is created, and the leadership that women can represent.

High School Flag Football: The opportunity 

Getting to play flag football is an opportunity for girls to participate in football. Flag football gives the opportunity for women to play a sport that is not often a “girls sport”. Flag football can be identified as a “non-traditional sport”, and now that it is a sport that is starting to grow, it gives girls the opportunity to try new things, and to come out of their comfort zone. The sport also can bring the opportunity to make new friendships, and discover talents they never knew they had. 

The rise of Flag football at St. Francis

Flag football at St. Francis is on the rise because more people are becoming involved and more interested in the sport. It is starting to get recognized and this creates the opportunity for girls to participate and play football safely. Flag football at St. Francis is a community for everyone, and it provides a way to find your fit, get exercise, and be part of a team. Social media is also highlighting the benefits of playing flag football. The sport provides a competitive atmosphere and is a good way to build friendships and experience team work. Since it is a new sport, this gives an opportunity to try new things and find potential new hobbies. St. Francis helps promote girls in flag football because it is an inclusive environment and has lots of positive support. It also focuses on the importance of growth, discipline, and forming skills not only on the field, but for the future too. The Flag Football program at St. Francis promotes girls to pursue their passions and find new interests, but also to help with self esteem and boost confidence.

Barriers to break

There are many barriers that are broken through girls flag football. When it comes to stereotyping or even the mental barrier to try out a new sport. There aren’t many opportunities for girls to play football. The fear of getting injured is a major barrier to break when it comes to playing flag football. Not having enough knowledge about the game can be challenging too because it can lower someone’s confidence level.

Join the game: Help empower girls through Girls Flag Football!

Joining girls flag football has many benefits. It unlocks potential for girls with many talents, and is a great opportunity to break barriers. Flag football can help develop many skills, leadership, team work, and sportsmanship. Girls Flag Football contributes to the idea of empowering women in sports, and is a great way to break the barrier of stereotypes. Flag football is on the rise and will continue to become more popular. The sport also helps build up life skills to use in the future, it helps develop the idea of communication and teamwork.