For you.
For the game.
You coach, you organize, you play - you give your time to football. We’re here to help you make the most of it.
We're here to lead, strengthen and grow the game alongside you as the National Governing Body for American Football in the United States through world-class education, events, resources and the National Team pathway. As a non-profit, USA Football delivers premier developmental and competitive programs for tackle and flag football.
USA Football selects, trains and leads the U.S National Teams in tackle and flag football and is the sole U.S. member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), the international governing body for the sport of American football.
Membership helps you take your game to the next level and impact the game. With membership, you’ll find exclusive resources and access to help you elevate your performance.
Make a positive impact on your athletes and save yourself time by enrolling your program with USA Football. Your program will get resources to simplify operations, empower your coaches, grow your organization and access grant opportunities.
Athletes and families deserve the best and expectations cannot be higher. With more than 1.2 million coach certifications delivered since 2012, coaches are raising the game. Step up to the standard and get certified today!
Athletes can be evaluated at Talent ID Camps, Digital Combines, and Sanctioned Tournaments to start your path towards competing on a U.S. National Team, Select Team and eventually in the Summer 2028 Olympics.
USA Football's Sanctioned Tournaments, run by independent operators or leagues nationwide, feature scouts looking for top talent like you! Look for USA Football’s Sanctioned Tournament seal when picking your flag tournament.
Show off your skills, refine your techniques and help us identify and develop the best flag football players at USA Football’s 1-day Talent ID Camps. Talent ID Camps are part of USA Football's National Team Development Program and Select Teams!
USA Football is dedicated to growing and elevating American football at all levels. Make a gift to support the U.S. National Teams, year-round athlete training, competition, and educational initiatives.
Whether new to officiating or want to improve your skills, this certification gives flag football officials the tools and training to ensure every game operates smoothly and fairly.
Learn advanced concepts, drills, schemes, and safety practices for the next level of coaching flag or tackle football for a travel or school-based flag team and/or a high school or college-based contact program.
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As the National Governing Body of football in the U.S. and the sole organization responsible for selecting and organizing the U.S. National Teams, we’re excited about this game changing opportunity for the sport.
IN THE NEWS
11/26/24 - USA Football is holding talent identification camps all over the country to find that next flag football star.
06/11/24 - Under Armour will support USA Football's athletes as they compete on the global stage with new innovations and world class products, reimagining how the sport will be outfitted.
12/13/23 - In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY, USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck talked about how American football has grown – nationally and internationally – and what lies ahead before 2028.
11/21/23 - USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck joins NBC Sports' Peter King Podcast to discuss the story behind flag football's inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
The Football Development Model
The Football Development Model is designed to help coaches teach athletes based on their age, the skill they are learning and game type. Our approach assists with the development of young athletes and allows them to learn the game and related skills in a progression that best suits them.
This path offers young athletes more opportunities to play the game and choose the type of football that they want to play.
Find A Football Program Near You
Discover organizations and teams committed to putting athletes' well-being and development first through USA Football's League Finder.
Health & Safety Overview
Protecting and improving the development and well-being of athletes and football participants is important to USA Football and many of our enrolled programs and certified coaches.