Gridiron Football, in partnership with Vanita Krouch, 2023 Quarterback for the U.S. Women’s National Flag Team and Offensive Coordinator for the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl, will be hosting the first-ever girls flag football coaches conference and showcase tournament in Arizona on January 6, 2024.
This event is part of a larger initiative by Gridiron to encourage girls’ participation in flag football through league play, training camps, and tournaments. We hope that this program will help to foster a love for the sport and inspire more girls to get involved.
“Sports play a crucial role in our kids’ development, both on and off the field,” shares Scott Dillon, CEO of Gridiron Football. “As a father of four (including three daughters), I’ve seen it firsthand. But unlike their male counterparts, girls haven’t had the same access or support when it comes to football. Until now. We’re thrilled to help change that, joining arms with trailblazers like Vanita Krouch and young female athletes and their coaches in Arizona.”
The day’s program will start with a conference for local high school flag football coaches and athletic directors. They will have a chance to hear from global sports figures, including Vanita Krouch. This conference will also include roundtable discussions and practical support for growing girls’ flag football programs.
After the conference, Gridiron will host a training camp for elementary and middle school-aged girls in the local community. The camp will feature interactive skills stations and will be open to all experience levels. This will provide a fun and safe environment for young girls to experience flag football, some of them for the first time.
The day will end with a showcase tournament featuring six high school girls’ flag football teams. These teams represent some of the best athletes in the state. Each team will have a chance to compete in the first annual “Arizona Showcase” championship under the lights.
“I’m excited to be a part of this event with Gridiron Football,” remarks Vanita Krouch, “and share my story and football journey in hopes of inspiring other young girls to follow their dreams.”
Gridiron’s G Series national tournament now includes a special event that caters to co-ed and girls-only youth flag football and 7v7 football teams. The tournament takes place in regional stops that culminate in a National Championship at The Star, World Headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.
