SMPA's Youth Flag Football Academy Registration

Youth Flag Football Academy registration is OPEN at sandmountainpark.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=34
Developing Players. Equipping Coaches. Building Confidence.
Join the Youth Flag Football Academy at Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater, designed for boys and girls ages 7-12 who want to learn the game the right way.
This unique 8-week program is led in partnership with local high school flag football and tackle football coaches, providing young athletes with quality instruction while also helping volunteer coaches learn effective teaching techniques and player development strategies.
What Players Will Learn
- Proper football fundamentals
- Flag football skills and game concepts
- Athletic movement and coordination
- Teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship
- Confidence both on and off the field
What Makes This Program Different
- Instruction from experienced high school flag and tackle football coaches, Quinton Williams and Adam Winegarden
- Focus on long-term athlete development
- Training and mentorship for volunteer coaches
- Fun, positive, and educational environment
Program Timeline:
• Player Development Phase: (August 10 – September 17) The first six weeks will focus on skill development, fundamentals, position work, and game concepts through academy-style practices.
• Team Draft: (Week of September 14) Volunteer coaches will participate in a player draft to form balanced teams for game play.
• Game Play Begins: (September 21 – October 8th) Players will put their newly developed skills into action during a three-week game season.
• Season-Ending Tournament: (October 10) Teams will compete in a fun end-of-season tournament to celebrate everything they've learned throughout the academy.
Weekly Schedule
• Mondays
Girls: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Boys: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Thursdays
Boys: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Girls: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Ages: 7–12 Years Old