Meet our leaders
Nationals Flag Football Club is led by a distinguished team of both business and athletic professionals with accolades including gold medals earned while representing the United States National Team at the highest echelons of competitive sports. This positions Nationals FFC as an elite flag football training organization in the United States.
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OPEN SKILLS
NATIONALS FFC
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
The Nationals FFC training philosophy encompasses a holistic approach of expanding young player's knowledge and skill level of the flag football game plus making them a better overall athlete. Players are taught and pushed to improve in every phase, from technical skills, to understanding offensive and defensive strategies, to strategic game-time decision-making. The focus on fundamental flag football tactics is emphasized at younger ages, while tactical knowledge becomes more important as our member players mature and ascend through our proprietary training philosophies. Throughout the process, players are encouraged to play a strategic, attacking style of flag football, on both sides of the ball.
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TRAINING
ACADEMY | SELECT | HIGH SCHOOL | COLLEGE
6U - 8U
Academy Phase
This phase is all about introducing the sport to young players. The curriculum includes basic drills and plays to help children understand the game’s fundamentals. The focus is on developing motor skills, understanding the rules of the game, and fostering a love for the sport. The training also includes simple formations that give the offense and defense a chance to best use their talent.
13U - 17U
High School Phase
This phase prepares players for the most advanced competitive play in the sport. The curriculum includes advanced tactical training, focusing on both offensive and defensive strategies. Players learn about different elite flag football formations and how to use their intelligence of the game in tandem with their athletic talents.
9U - 12U
Select Phase
As players grow older and gain more experience, this phase aims to refine their skills and prepare for competitive play. The curriculum includes advanced strategies and techniques, with a focus on teamwork and game understanding. Players are introduced to various defensive formations and strategies for flag football. They also learn about different offensive formations and how to choose the right ones for their team.
17U - 19U
College Phase
This phase is designed to prepare players for college-level competition. The curriculum focuses on high-level strategies and techniques, preparing players for the intensity and complexity of college play. Players are trained to compete in national competitions and are given exposure to college scouting events.
12U+
National Team Phase
This phase is designed to prepare players for national team-level competition. The curriculum emphasizes the most advanced strategies and techniques available in the sport, equipping players for the extreme intensity and complexity of play at the highest levels. Athletes receive training to perform well in National team camps, showcases, and competitions to gain valuable exposure at both the US Junior National Teams and the USA National Team levels.
US National Team
Readiness Approach
Nationals FFC is dedicated to preparing players aspiring to compete at the national level through comprehensive education, rigorous training, and strategic mental preparation. Our goal is to enable athletes to perform at their peak potential throughout all stages of the National Team Development Program.
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Our focused approach encompasses:
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Intensive preparation for USA Football Talent ID Camps
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Dedicated training for participation in Select Teams
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Specialized training for both boys' and girls' Junior National Team trials
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Targeted preparation for National Team Trials
Through this structured program, we aim to cultivate well-rounded athletes capable of excelling in high-pressure competitive environments, thereby increasing their chances of national team selection and success.
