Discover College Flag

On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Garrett Roth from the Ferrum College Flag Football Program in Virginia. We talk about how he recruits athletes from across the country and looks for athleticism, positivity, and players who fit the program’s culture. He describes Ferrum’s close-knit community, strong support for athletics, and the scholarship opportunities available to student-athletes. Lastly, we discuss the program’s busy spring schedule and the experienced international coaching staff helping build Ferrum Flag Football.

On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Steven Miller from the Cumberland University Women’s Flag Football Program in Lebanon, Tennessee. We talk about how he recruits ahead of the curve while looking for players who fit the program culturally and positionally. He describes Cumberland’s traditional campus feel, strong commitment to athletics, and the scholarship opportunities available to flag football players. Lastly, we discuss his relationship-focused coaching style and the fast-paced Air Raid offense the team brings to the field.

On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Charles Hopkins from the Holy Family Flag Football Program in Philadelphia. We talk about how he recruits players with strong character, academics, and game film as the program continues to grow. He describes the small-school atmosphere at Holy Family while still offering impressive facilities, resources, and athletic scholarships for flag football. Lastly, we discuss the program’s demanding weekly schedule, coaching philosophy, and his advice to recruits to choose the right school first and let flag football be the cherry on top.

On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Michael Maccagnano from the Arizona Christian University Flag Football Program in Glendale, Arizona. We talk about how he recruits multi-sport athletes while putting a premium on character and effort. He describes ACU’s on-campus facilities, academic support, and the scholarship opportunities available to flag football players. Lastly, we discuss his passionate coaching style and the program’s focus on faith, family, and football.

On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Clark from the UMass Dartmouth Flag Football Program in Massachusetts. We talk about building a brand-new program and how he looks for competitive, multi-sport athletes through high school, club, and showcase events. He describes the strong academics at UMass Dartmouth, its location near the water, and the opportunity for players to be part of something from the ground up. Lastly, we discuss his core values of building, developing, competing, and doing it all together, along with his advice for players who want to compete at the college level.

On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Jeremy Corr from the North Central Missouri College Flag Football program in Trenton, Missouri. We talk about the challenges of building a brand-new roster, recruiting players from across the country and internationally, and why communication is so important in the recruiting process. Coach also shares what makes North Central Missouri unique, from its affordable scholarships and supportive small-town atmosphere to his vision for building a family-oriented culture as the program enters its next season.

On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Angela Villarreal-Ortiz from the Charleston Southern University Flag Football program in Charleston, South Carolina. We talk about building a brand-new NCAA Division I program from the ground up, including recruiting a strong mix of the Class of 2027 and experienced transfers. Coach shares what she looks for in recruits, emphasizing versatility, character, and the importance of showcases and tournaments in the evaluation process. Lastly, we discuss what student-athletes can expect from Charleston Southern, including the supportive campus culture, the opportunity for significant scholarship funding, and her vision for competing in the Big South as the program launches.

On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Stephanie Aragon from the Blackburn College Flag Football program in Carlinville, Illinois. We talk about what it takes to build a brand-new collegiate flag football program, how Coach Aragon is recruiting athletes from across the country, and the qualities she values most in future players beyond just athletic ability. She also shares what makes Blackburn unique, from its student-led work program and support for dual-sport athletes to the close-knit campus community and hands-on leadership. Lastly, we discuss what recruits can expect during the offseason, Blackburn’s inaugural spring 2027 schedule, and Coach Aragon’s advice for navigating the recruiting process with professionalism and persistence.
 
https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/flagfball/index
 

On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Micah Lowe from the Purdue University Northwest Flag Football program in Hammond, Indiana. We discuss how he is building a brand-new program through local recruiting, club connections, camps, and social media while identifying athletes from both flag football and other sports. Coach also shares what he looks for in recruits, why player development and confidence are at the center of his coaching philosophy, and how Purdue Northwest supports student-athletes both academically and professionally. Lastly, we talk about the advantages of earning a Purdue degree, the opportunities that come with being just outside Chicago, and his vision for the future of one of college flag football’s newest programs.
https://pnwathletics.com/sports/womens-flag-football
 

After 4 years of interviewing college soccer coaches over at the Discover College Soccer podcast, Matt Baehr starts a similar podcast with Discover College Flag.