The Rise of High School Girls Flag Football

In this episode of AD 360, we discuss the rise of girls flag football nationwide with insights from Dr. Jeff Sullivan, Director of Systemwide Athletics for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland.

Sullivan shares the initial steps to launching a program, overcoming challenges, the importance of community engagement, and the partnerships with NFL teams that have supported the initiative.

Our conversation highlights the significant impact of girls flag football on student participation and equity in high school athletics, as well as the future potential of the sport.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Girls Flag Football

02:11 Initial Steps to Launching a Program

05:03 Overcoming Challenges and Fears

08:50 Th ...