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National Governing Body’s spring grants provide organizations with essential equipment 

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – In pursuit of its mission as the sport’s National Governing Body, USA Football awarded $580,000 through its spring grants program to youth sports organizations across the country. Since 2006, USA Football has awarded more than $23 million in grants to more than 16,000 programs in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. 

The following quote can be attributed to Scott Hallenbeck, CEO and Executive Director of USA Football. USA Football is the National Governing Body of American Football in the United States and will select, train and lead Team USA Football when flag football makes its debut in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles: 

The following quote can be attributed to Scott Hallenbeck, CEO and Executive Director of USA Football. USA Football is the National Governing Body of American Football in the United States and will select, train and lead Team USA Football when flag football makes its debut in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles:  

Local football coaches gain access to best-in-class educational program as they prepare for 2026 season 

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Browns and University Hospitals (UH) continue to support and strengthen the youth football community. Together, they will provide local coaches access to more than 1,200 of USA Football’s nationally recognized Youth Coach Course for the 2026 season, ensuring programs are ready to deliver fun, memorable moments for the next generation of athletes.  

Strauss joins USA Football’s Champions Circle to support the growth and development of USA Football’s pathway and programs

The following quote can be attributed to Scott Hallenbeck, CEO and Executive Director of USA Football. USA Football is the National Governing Body of American Football in the United States and will select, train and lead Team USA Football when flag football makes its debut in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles:  

Thousands of Indiana athletes to benefit from coaches accessing best-in-class educational resources 

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – As part of their ongoing efforts to support and grow Indiana’s football community, the Indianapolis Colts will supply 1,200 local coaches with USA Football’s nationally recognized Youth Coach Course for the 2026 season. The program provides educational insights and resources to elevate sports standards and pave the way for communities to build memories together through football.  

The following quote can be attributed to Scott Hallenbeck, CEO and Executive Director of USA Football:

“On behalf of USA Football, I am proud to congratulate the MPSSAA on sanctioning girls’ flag football as a state championship sport. Maryland’s female student-athletes now have access to everything this game has to offer, from life skills and college scholarships to a real pathway toward competing at the international level.”

The following quote can be attributed to Scott Hallenbeck, CEO and Executive Director of USA Football:

“On behalf of USA Football, I am thrilled to learn that Kansas girls now have the opportunity to play varsity flag football. The sport’s rise in popularity has been incredible. It’s opening new doors for female student-athletes and providing life skills, college scholarships, and a direct pathway to competition at the international level.”

Top 15U and 17U athletes will represent the U.S. in Los Angeles in June as part of USA Football’s Summer Series