You can join the National Team pathway and showcase your skills by registering for a USA Football Digital Combine.
The Digital Combine on GMTM identifies the next generation of flag football talent by allowing junior and adult athletes nationwide to submit drills and performance metrics from anywhere.
Put your name on the map and get evaluated by USA Football coaches and scouts to earn an invite to Stars & States, Select Bowl, or the U.S. National Team Trials.
2026 DIGITAL COMBINES
HOW TO REGISTER
1
Create Your Account
A free USA Football account unlocks digital training tools, including the app featuring skills & drills videos, stats, and alerts. You can also use your account to purchase your Athlete ID, training courses, and more.
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2
Get Your Athlete ID Card
An Athlete ID makes you eligible for the National Team Development Program and U.S. National Team opportunities. With your Athlete ID, you can register for a Digital Combine and other USA Football events.
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Register for Combine
After you've created your USA Football account and purchased your Athlete ID, you can register for a free Digital Combine on GMTM to show your skills and get evaluated by USA Football coaches and scouts.
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🅘A parent or guardian (18+) must create a USA Football account and make any purchases. To register for an Adult or Junior Combine, you must have a TEAM USA FOOTBALL® Athlete ID ($35 for Youth & $39.50 for Adult). If you complete the combine without a valid ID, you will not be eligible to be considered for the U.S. Flag National Team.
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The Digital Combine is designed for junior and adult athletes who want to join the National Team pathway to be evaluated by USA Football coaches and scouts.
REQUIREMENTS
• Junior Combine Participants: Must be 17 years old or younger on December 31, 2027.
• Adult Combine Participants: Must be 18 years old or older on December 31, 2027.
• All Athletes must have a valid Athlete ID.
• All Athletes must complete and submit the following exercises:
✓ 5-10-5
✓ Standing Broad Jump
✓ 20 Yard Dash
✓ Overhead Stick Squat
✓ 60 Yard Shuttle
✓ Push-Up Maxout
✓ Sit-Up Maxout
DIGITAL COMBINE EXERCISES
Athletes must complete and submit all 7 exercises before the Digital Combine ends.
Sprint five yards right, touch, ten yards left, touch, then five yards back to the start line.
Load hips, swing arms back, explode forward off both feet, landing softly on heels.
Execute an explosive start and maintain maximum speed through the 20 yard dash to the finish line.
Hold the stick high, feet wide, sink hips low, keep chest upright, push through the heels.
Sprint 5, 10, then 15 yards out and back, touching lines to total 60 yards.
Drop into a plank, lower your chest, and do push-ups until failure, keeping your back flat.
Lie back, knees bent, lift torso to knees, repeat continuously to failure with a flat back.
The Digital Combine gives athletes across the country more opportunities to be evaluated for future National Team Development Program and U.S. National Team events.
By completing standardized athletic tests and submitting verified performance results, athletes can showcase their skills from anywhere while giving USA Football coaches and scouts another way to evaluate talent.
As the pathway continues to grow, the Digital Combine expands access, identifies talent nationwide, and helps strengthen the future of the U.S. Flag National Teams.
Taking the field in the Red, White, and Blue with USA across your jersey is a moment athletes dream of.
As the official National Governing Body, USA Football is the only organization responsible for identifying, developing, and selecting the athletes who compete for the Junior and Adult U.S. National Teams.
The Digital Combine gives athletes another opportunity to be evaluated as they pursue their dreams on the National Team pathway to the world's biggest stages.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you are a parent or guardian of an athlete, you can contact a representative from the National Team Development Program by filling out a form here.
If you are a coach or run a flag football program and are interested in hosting a Digital Combine, you can contact a representative from the National Team Development Program by filling out a form here.
The Digital Combine is available to junior and adult athletes who want to be evaluated by USA Football coaches and scouts for National Team Development Program and U.S. National Team opportunities.
Athletes must have a valid TEAM USA FOOTBALL® Athlete ID to register and submit their Digital Combine results.
The Digital Combine allows athletes to complete a series of standardized athletic tests and submit their performance results digitally to be evaluated and identified by USA Football coaches and scouts. Follow the provided instructions for each test and submit the required results through GMTM.
The Digital Combine gives athletes the opportunity to showcase their athletic performance without having to attend an in-person evaluation event.
Athletes must complete all 7 exercises:
- 5-10-5
- Standing Broad Jump
- 20 Yard Dash
- Overhead Stick Squat
- 60 Yard Shuttle
- Push-Up Maxout
- Sit-Up Maxout
Registration for a Digital Combine is free, but all athletes must have a valid TEAM USA FOOTBALL® Athlete ID to register. The cost for an Athlete ID is $35 for youth and $39.50 for adults.
The Athlete ID makes athletes eligible to participate in National Team Development Program evaluation opportunities, including Digital Combines and other USA Football events.
Submitted Digital Combine results may be reviewed by USA Football coaches and scouts as part of the athlete evaluation process.
Strong performances may lead to consideration for future National Team Development Program and U.S. National Team opportunities. An invitation is not guaranteed, and athletes can continue developing and pursuing additional opportunities to be evaluated throughout the National Team pathway at Talent ID Camps, Accelerators, and other qualifying events.
Athletes can also use the USA Football App to access skills and drills, stats, resources, and get the latest alerts to support their training and development.