“Football is for all.”- Troy Vincent Sr.

On October 16, 2023 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced flag football will be an Olympic sport in LA 2028. This is a historical moment for the football world. Especially a monumental moment for girls and women who play the game. Men and women will be able to compete and represent their country with currently over 20 million participants in 100 countries playing flag football. Today’s guest was a key player, along with many others in ensuring flag football will take the global stage.

 

Troy Vincent Sr., Executive Vice President of Football Operations at the National Football League, joins host Tommi A. Vincent to discuss:

 

• Why advocating for flag football to become an Olympic sport was important.

• How flag football creates a pipeline to grow the game of football.

• The importance of hearing and receiving input from women who play flag football to fairly define what, when, and how the season would shape up.

• The NFL’s engagement with universities, high schools, and youth programs to get flag football in all schools.

• Flag football accessibility to all. 

 

Host: Tommi A. Vincent /  @ChefTommiV / www.TommiV.com

Guest: Troy Vincent Sr. / www.TroyVincent.com

Produced by: Tommi A. Vincent and Up On Game Network

Music By: Stichiz - Big T. Music / Roj & Twinkie

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