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SELECT BOWL
Experience what it’s like to prepare, train, and compete like a U.S. Flag National Team Athlete.
USA Football's Select Bowl
The Select Bowl presented by Under Armour is back to bring together the top rising flag athletes from across the country to train and develop their skills for the next level of national competition in front of U.S. National Team Scouts.
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.
PATHWAY TO THE SELECT BOWL
The pathway to the Select Bowl starts for athletes at a USA Football Talent ID Camp, Official Sanctioned Tournament, or a GMTM Digital Combine, where athletes are evaluated to earn a spot on a Select Team to compete at the Select Bowl.
You must become a USA Football Athlete Member to be eligible. Your membership will also make you eligible for a Talent ID, Sanctioned Tournament, and the Select Bowl. All Athlete Members also receive access to digital resources, accident insurance, and more!
GET ON THE PATHWAY
Athletes who want to get on the pathway to the Select Bowl can get seen when they show up and show out during a USA Football talent evaluation.
TALENT ID CAMPS
Whether you're just starting, looking to find that winning edge, or ready to showcase your skills in front of scouts - your pathway begins with putting your skills on display at a USA Football Talent ID Camp.
SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS
Competing in a USA Football Sanctioned Tournament, run by independent operators or leagues nationwide, allows you to showcase your skills against top athletes while providing more exposure and certified competition.
DIGITAL COMBINES
The Digital Combine on GMTM is your chance to get scouted for a U.S. National Team. Complete the drills from your own backyard to demonstrate you’re ready and capable to represent the United States on the international stage.
The Select Bowl Experience
Experience what it’s like to prepare, train, and compete like a U.S. Flag National Team athlete.
Led by specially trained coaches, practices focus on skill development, improving strength and conditioning, and preparing athletes for the national stage.
Athletes will be evaluated and experience the next level of testing and instruction, similar to the U.S. National Team Trials.
As part of the Select Bowl, athletes will receive education on leadership, team building, and mental focus and find out what it takes on and off the field to #RepTheFlag.
During their time at the Select Bowl, athletes will work with professional staff and position experts to prepare for the rigors of national competition.
The Select Bowl competition play is a tournament-style format where Select Teams compete against each other within their age divisions to determine which team will take 1st place.
Every Select Team athlete receives USA Football swag and exclusive gear from Under Armour, the presenting partner of the Select Bowl and the official uniform partner of the U.S. Flag National Teams.
BECOME A MEMBER
Athletes looking to earn a spot on a Select Team for the Select Bowl must become a USA Football Athlete Member to be eligible.
WHAT ARE SELECT TEAMS?
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.
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Want More?
Get your USA Football Athlete Member to be eligible for the National Team Development Program. Plus, you’ll receive a Digital Athlete ID Card, accident insurance coverage, and more!
SELECT BOWL FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS
The Select Bowl delivers additional support and resources to parents, guardians, and their athletes.
The Select Bowl provides parents and guardians an opportunity to give their Select Team athlete a chance to experience what it is like to be a U.S. National Team athlete, and it equips them with additional resources to stay informed and continue their development:
- Off-season Technical Training
- Physical Training
- Mental Performance
- Strength & Conditioning
- Nutrition & Hydration
- Rest & Recovery
If you're interested in seeing more of the Select Bowl experience, check out the previous results and frequently asked questions.
SELECT BOWL FOR COACHES
Experience what it’s like to prepare and lead athletes like a U.S. Flag National Team coach.
The Select Bowl allows coaches to join the National Team Development Program pathway and become the next generation of coaches eligible for the U.S. Flag National Team.
Coaches may have the opportunity to mentor across different ages, regions, and/or genders, enhancing the development of both athletes and coaches starting at Talent ID Camps. These camps will allow coaches to demonstrate their skills to be evaluated for Select Teams and other USA Football coaching opportunities.
To be considered, coaches must become a Coach Member and complete the application process (spots are limited and final selection is not guaranteed).
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
If you are ready to make a name for yourself, the National Team Development Program (NTDP) is here to help you take your game to the next level.
- A structured environment designed to enhance skills
- Direct exposure to USA Football and U.S. National Team personnel
- A pathway to potential invitations for U.S. National Team Trials
- Opportunities to showcase talent in both practice and competitive settings
From finding a competitive edge at a Talent ID Camp to earning opportunities to represent a Select Team or the U.S. National Team in the future, the NTDP can help you raise your game and profile.
The National Team Development Program and its Select Teams are an exclusive, in-depth experience where you will be pushed to your next level and exposed to National Team-caliber resources, development, and engagements. There will be a cost to participate on Select Teams.
If you are a parent or guardian of an athlete, you can schedule a time to talk to a National Team Development Program representative here.
If you are a coach or run a youth flag football program, you can schedule a time to talk to a National Team Development Program representative here.
12 or younger as of December 31, 2025. Example for a 12U Select Team: 12 or younger as of December 31, 2025.
While National Team coaches or athletes may participate in this space, the only camps that count as U.S. National Team Qualifying Events or that make you eligible for a Select Team are Talent ID Camps operated by USA Football.
Select Teams
USA Football plans to create four Select Teams for the following areas: 12U Boys, 12U Girls, 14U Boys, 14U Girls, 16U Boys, 16U Girls, 18U Girls and 23U Women. Each team will feature 10-12 athletes and will train and compete in the Summer in Los Angeles at the USA Football Select Bowl.
National Teams
In 2024, USA Football invited 60 men and 60 women to try out for its Adult National Teams and 36 boys and 36 girls for each of its Junior National Teams. Invites were sent in December 2023. As a reminder, participants in Talent ID Camps will be eligible for 2026 National Team Tryouts, which may feature different quantities.
We're finalizing the pathway for coach selection for Select Bowl. All coaches will need to complete a coaching application and additional steps that will be announced soon to be considered for coaching opportunities throughout the National Team Development Program and Select Bowl.
Create an account and become a Coach Member to make sure you hear the latest on how to earn your shot to coach a Select Team! Coaches may coach other ages, regions, or genders to support opportunities and growth for athletes and coaches. USA Football is committed to providing quality instruction and resources to build the present and future of elite flag football.