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ATHLETES
Become an ID Holder
The TEAM USA FOOTBALL® Youth Athlete ID and Adult Athlete ID is the only way to join the National Team Pathway and elite flag football competitions. Becoming an ID holder unlocks tools and resources that support your flag football journey, as well as eligibility to participate in the National Team Development Program or National Team qualifying events.
ATHLETES & PARENTS
Age Verification
USA Football Age Verification elevates the football experience for everyone, providing peace of mind through a fair and safer player experience. USA Football's age verification system is easy to use. Age verification is included in the TEAM USA FOOTBALL® Youth Athlete ID and the Youth Athlete Roster Card.
ATHLETES & PARENTS
Health & Safety
Explore the variety of resources available for athletes and parents, learn about concussions, responding to injuries, hydration tips, proper equipment fitting, athlete abuse prevention, player safety initiatives, and more. You can also explore leading news stories that highlight USA Football's role in improving health and safety in the game.
ATHLETES & PARENTS
Abuse Prevention Program
USA Football is officially recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as the National Governing Body for football. This strengthens USA Football's commitment to providing athletes with a healthy and positive environment by protecting them from abuse in compliance with the USOPC and the U.S. Center for SafeSport.
ATHLETES & PARENTS
Find a League or Team
Whether you're looking to play, register your athlete for a tackle or flag program, or volunteer in your local football community, USA Football's League Finder showcases the organizations, teams, and school programs that prioritize athletes' well-being by following best practices and recommendations that focus on development on and off the field.
ATHLETES
Flag National Team Pathway
USA Football is the only organization that selects, trains, and leads TEAM USA FOOTBALL®—one family of teams representing the U.S. in elite national and international competitions, including the 2028 Summer Olympics. Athletes can showcase their skills at Talent ID Camps, Digital Combines, and other qualifying events to start their path toward a U.S. National Team or Select Team.
PARENTS
Resources, Tools & FAQs
Maximize both your athlete’s and your own football experience with resources tailored for parents and guardians. Download USA Football's Guide, game day checklist, questions for coaches, and tips on how to keep your athlete active. You can also explore the latest USA Football blog stories and FAQs from other parents as they navigate the roles of encouragers, healers, mentors, and your athlete’s No. 1 fans.
PARENTS
Football Development Model
The Football Development Model is helping to make the game safer by reducing contact in the game and teaching in a way that meets an athlete where they are in their development. This FOOTBALL FOR ALL® 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.
ATHLETES & PARENTS
CAMPS, EVENTS & COMPETITIONS
Check out USA Football's camps, competitions, and events, including flag football camps for the National Team Development Program and U.S. National Team, competitive competitions, community activities, and more. Athletes, parents, and guardians can also use USA Football's Event Finder to search for other upcoming activities near you.