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Be part of the next generation of elite flag athletes
Through the National Team Development Program, flag football players from around the country will hone their skills and raise their game as they train, compete, and are evaluated to represent their region at USA Football's Select Bowl!
The events in the program prepare and showcase players' character and skill in both practice and competitive environments. On-going athlete development is measured and evaluated, with top performances further cementing consideration for U.S. National Team Trial invite opportunities.
The National Team Development Program pathway offers players the chance to train and showcase their skills in camp, combine and game settings in front of scouts and personnel.
More exposure means more opportunity for coaches and evaluators to see how athletes perform in practice and competitive environments.
Select Team athletes can further develop and showcase their growth throughout the National Team Development Program.
Every year, thousands of athletes are evaluated for the U.S. Flag National Team or a Junior National Team. To support the next generation of athletes on the cusp of greatness and give more athletes a chance to #RepTheFlag, USA Football leads the National Team Development Program!
USA Football is building this developmental pipeline to feed future National Teams competing in international competitions, including the Olympics.
Select Team athletes are exposed to further testing in-line with the premier offerings provided to the U.S. National Team roster. Athletic potential will be maximized by the engagement with National and Select Team Personnel in the following areas:
Athletes will receive these resources throughout the year both live (virtual/in-person) and on-demand.
Athletes looking to earn a spot on a Select Team for the Select Bowl must become a USA Football Athlete Member. You'll also be eligible for Talent ID Camps, Sanctioned Tournament, and the National Team Development Program. Plus, you'll get access to digital resources, accident insurance, and more!
The main way is through our Talent ID Camps! 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. Each camp features areas to help you up your game:
Talent ID Camps are part of the National Team Development Program. Participants in Talent ID Camps will be eligible for an invitation to either the U.S. National Team Trials or a roster position on a USA Football Select Team (based on age and/or skill). Select Teams will compete in USA Football's Select Bowl.
USA Football offers more than 20 Select Team opportunities. Each team has specially trained coaching staff who lead athletes in the USA Football Select Bowl.
The Select Bowl brings together top rising flag athletes from across the country to train for the next level of national competition in front of U.S. National Team Scouts.
The pathway to the Select Bowl starts for athletes at a USA Football Talent ID Camp, Official Sanctioned Tournament, or a GMTM Digital Combine.
Athletes who join the National Team Development Program pathway and show out during a USA Football talent evaluation event can earn a spot on a Select Team that will compete at the Select Bowl.
The National Team Development Program not only aims to introduce the next generation of athletes to the U.S. National Team Program, but it also stands to identify the future of National Team Program coaches.
Coaches can join the National Team Development Program pathway to become the next generation of coaches for the U.S. Flag National Team. Additionally, coaches who join the pathway may have the opportunity to mentor across different ages, regions, or genders, enhancing the development of both athletes and coaches.
USA Football is dedicated to providing top-notch instruction and resources to foster the growth of elite flag football now and in the future. Interested coaches must fill out an application and follow a few more steps, which will be announced soon.
You can create an account and sign up now as a USA Football Coach Member to stay updated on how to secure a spot to coach at a U.S. National Team Development Program qualifying event such as the USA Football Select Bowl.