Winning Edge Flag Football, in partnership with NFL Flag offers football leagues for both boys and girls ages 5-17. We are located in Durham & Chapel Hill North Carolina.
The league is operated by Eric Smith. Eric is a former NCAA Division I quarterback, high school coach, leadership author and father of high school and college athletes.
His mission is to "build better people through football".
According to Eric, “flag football offers such a tremendous opportunity to not only learn valuable football skills but more importantly, it helps build character, teach leadership, sportsmanship, team dynamics and build community, all while having FUN!!”
In addition to the characteristics outlined above, here's why you should join Winning Edge 'NFL' Flag as opposed to other league options:
1. NFL FLAG PARTNERSHIP
NFL FLAG is the largest flag football league in the US.
The NFL is making major commitments to NFL Flag by offering the most organized, well run leagues in the country. NFL Flag offers the best tools and resources to make your experience a positive one, from registration through the game day experience.
By leveraging the power of power and resources of the NFL, Winning Edge NFL Flag provides an unmatched experience by providing the highest standards of safety, education and league support. These resources are leveraged in a way that allow for smooth, efficient and productive operations so that your child's experience is maximized.
Also, in addition to learning valuable football skills, we believe your child's flag football experience should include an opportunity to learn valuable life lessons that help develop character, interpersonal and leadership skills for LIFE.
Through power of the NFL brand, NFL Flag offers the highest level of competition available by providing your son or daughter with an opportunity to compete both locally and on a national stage, including a chance to play at the Super Bowl and the NFL Pro-Bowl in Florida.
Top coaching resources. NFL Flag has the highest standards for selecting and training its coaches. All coaches must pass a BACKGROUND CHECK and attend a COACHING CERTIFICATION CLINIC before being cleared to coach.
Coaching Certification includes learning how to coach all five position groups, understand safety protocols, rules, and character standards.
In short, our standards include equipping our coaches with the highest level of training so that your child's growth and overall experience is maximized.
Also, to help create the best game-day experience, your child will wear official NFL licensed apparel. When you look good, you play better and have more fun doing it!
2. Focus In Development
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Winning Edge Flag is operated by former NCAA division 1 quarterback, high school coach and leadership author - Eric Smith. Eric also owns The Winning Edge Quarterback Academy where he trains many of the state's most successful quarterbacks.
Your child will have an opportunity to attend specific ‘skills training’ clinics hosted by league owner - Coach Eric Smith. You can count on your child having every opportunity to grow their football skills.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Coach Smith is also a certified leadership trainer and partner with the world’s leading leadership organization - The John Maxwell TEAM and is a certified trainer with The Positive Coaching Alliance - PCA. Consistent efforts will be made to bring positive and character-building messages to coaches and athletes so that they can grow through their involvement in flag football.
In short, Coach Smith believes in teaching kids and their coaches the proper fundamentals of the game while helping equip them with elite character and leadership skills for the game of LIFE.
Sign up today for Winning Edge/NFL Flag Football so that your child is in the best position to grow while enjoying their experience.
3. FLAG FOOTBALL IS SAFE AND DEVELOPMENTAL
Flag football provides the safest and most efficient environment for children to acquire valuable football skills while they are young and still maturing.
Through participation, you should expect child will acquire new athletic and football skills in a fun, competitive and enriching environment.
It’s important to understand that while we want kids to learn to compete, 'winning' is not the main goal. Having fun, building skill and learning valuable sportsmanship and team concepts that will keep them 'in the game' from year to year is our emphasis.
Studies prove that if kids have fun through competition, then they sign up again next year. Keeping kids involved is the key to building champions for tomorrow.
Thank you for choosing the best flag football organization in America. We're excited to have you involved!!
If you have any questions, feel free to call Eric Smith anytime at 919-414-1774 or email [email protected].
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