Girls Flag Football in Northern Virginia Is the Fastest Growing Sport—and How to Get Ahead
- Jay Glaspy
- Nov 16
- 3 min read
Girls flag football is on the rise across Virginia—and if your daughter is looking to compete, improve, or just find the right team, now is the time. With new programs launching in Fairfax and Prince William counties and support from the NFL, the momentum has shifted—and elite training will set athletes apart.
In Prince William County, 12 of the 13 high schools fielded girls flag football teams in the program’s first season—demonstrating massive interest and near‑complete adoption. Meanwhile, Fairfax County introduced the sport across all 25 of its public high schools, with hundreds of girls participating in the inaugural year. Nationally, girls flag football has been identified as the fastest‑growing high school sport, with tens of thousands of new participants and a direct pathway to college and beyond.
Why This Is a Big Opportunity in Virginia
Level playing field: Unlike many sports where years of youth experience matter, many girls are joining flag football for the first time and still have the chance to catch up and excel.
Scholarships & expansion: Colleges are offering more flag football programs, women’s flag football is gaining recognition, and the sport will debut at the 2028 Olympics—meaning training now shapes future opportunity.
Untapped market for skill development: Because the sport is new in many schools, athletes who invest in skill, speed, and game‑readiness now can stand out as foundational players on their teams.
How We Help You Get Ahead at Command Football Academy in Northern Virginia
At Command Football Academy, we specialize in turning athletes into confident competitors—no matter their background or sport. Now we’re helping female athletes dominate in girls flag football across Northern Virginia: Haymarket, Gainesville, South Riding, Manassas Virginia—and the high schools you care about.
We offer:
Flag‑specific speed & agility training: Explosive first steps, change-of-direction control, and game‑ready movement patterns built for flag football’s pace.
Position‑specific skill development: Whether you’re a receiver, defender, or hybrid athlete, we tailor drills (route running, flag pulls, spatial awareness) to the game.
Small group and one‑on‑one sessions: Maximum reps, quality feedback, and skill mastery—perfect for athletes from beginner to varsity level.
Confidence and game IQ coaching: We teach not just how to move, but when to move, where to be, and how to win.
If your athlete is playing at any of the high schools in the region—Lightridge, Independence, Freedom, Battlefield, Gainesville, Westfield, Centreville, Patriot—or their feeder middle schools, we work with them. We guide the journey from first flag to starting lineup.
Your Next Step
If your daughter is ready to take this opportunity seriously, now is the time. Because while the sport is on the rise in Virginia, the difference between being “just on the team” and being a standout comes down to training. Let’s get ahead together—get faster, sharper, and prepared to lead your team. Contact Command Football Academy today for a free consultation or book a trial session.
About Us
Command Football Academy was founded by Coach Jay Glaspy, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Veteran, youth football coach, NASM-certified personal trainer, and speed coach committed to developing high-performing athletes.
With more than 25 years of leadership and coaching experience in various industries, Coach Glaspy effectively combines a deep understanding of mental performance, youth athletic development, and position-specific football training. Academically, he holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor’s in Psychology, bringing a holistic approach to athletic performance and personal growth.
At Command Football Academy, we coach youth and high school football players to perform with purpose, master the basics, and compete with confidence—developing skills that elevate performance both on the field and in everyday life.
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