Football is for EVERYONE

Join the Houston Texans NFL Flag Football Movement

When you think of football, who do you picture on the field? If you’re imagining just boys, it’s time to expand that vision. Flag football is experiencing a revolution, and girls are leading the charge. At the YMCA of Greater Houston, in partnership with the Houston Texans and Texas Children’s, we’re building more than just football skills. We’re building confidence, teamwork, and opportunities that last a lifetime.

A Movement Opening Doors for Every Child

Football is for EVERYONE. That’s the driving force behind Houston Texans NFL Flag Football presented by Texas Children’s at the YMCA. This powerful partnership recognizes that every child deserves the chance to experience the excitement and growth that comes from playing America’s favorite sport.

For too long, football was seen as a “boys’ sport.” Those days are over. Girls across Houston are discovering that flag football offers everything they’re looking for: fast-paced action, strategic thinking, teamwork, and competition, all in a safe, inclusive environment.

Girls Are Changing the Game

Flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports for girls in America. It combines football excitement with a non-contact format that emphasizes skill, speed, and strategy. Girls who play flag football develop:

• Athletic Skills – Speed, agility, coordination, and strategic thinking
• Confidence – Learning to trust their abilities and compete with assurance
• Teamwork – Communication and collaboration skills that serve them everywhere
• Leadership – Opportunities to be quarterbacks, captains, and playmakers
• Barrier-Breaking Mindset – Proving they can succeed in any arena

Why Youth Sports Matter

Youth sports participation shapes children’s development far beyond physical fitness:

Physical Health: Flag football builds cardiovascular fitness, improves coordination, develops motor skills, and establishes healthy habits. The quick movements and constant action keep children engaged in ways that feel like pure fun.

Mental Growth: Sports teach children how to handle success and disappointment, work toward goals, and persevere through challenges. Flag football develops quick decision-making, strategic thinking, and mental toughness.

Social Development: Team sports create natural opportunities for friendships, communication practice, and learning to work with diverse groups. In flag football, every player matters and learns their value as a team member.

Character Building: YMCA youth sports emphasize sportsmanship, integrity, respect, and responsibility. Children learn to follow rules, respect officials and opponents, win with grace, and lose with dignity.

The YMCA Difference

Houston Texans NFL Flag Football at the YMCA prioritizes both athletic development and character growth:

Safe, Non-Contact Environment: All the excitement and strategy of football without physical contact and injury risks.

Character Focus: Our coaches emphasize that how you play matters just as much as winning. Respect, teamwork, and perseverance are core values.

Age-Appropriate: Leagues use age-appropriate field sizes, rules, and structures ensuring every child is challenged appropriately while having fun.

Convenient & Family-Friendly:

• One 60-minute practice per week
• One game per week (Friday nights or Saturdays)
• Multiple Houston locations
• Affordable fees with financial assistance available

Premium Experience Included:

• Six competitive games
• NFL FLAG uniform package (jersey, shorts, flag belt)
• Participation medals for all athletes
• Championship rings for winning teams (ages 9+)
• Professional coaching focused on development

Spring Season – Register Now!

Registration is open through March 29 for our spring season!

Schedule:

• Registration deadline: March 29
• Practices begin: Week of March 30
• Games start: April 11
• Ages: 4-15 (leagues by age group)

For Girls: This is YOUR Sport Too

If you have a daughter who loves running, competition, strategy, or being part of a team, flag football is the perfect fit. More girls are discovering that football offers:

• Fast-paced sport that values speed and agility
• Strategic gameplay that rewards smart thinking
• Leadership opportunities in every position
• Welcoming community of teammates and coaches
• The chance to be part of a growing movement

Join the Movement

The Houston Texans, Texas Children’s, and the YMCA are building a movement that says football is for everyone—opening doors for every child regardless of gender, background, or previous experience.

We’re growing the game. More children than ever are discovering the joy of flag football.

We’re inspiring community. Flag football brings families together and builds belonging.

We’re building opportunities. Every child who steps onto that field gains confidence and discovers new capabilities.

Ready to Get in the Game?

Give your son or daughter the opportunity to be part of something special. Whether they’re natural athletes or new to sports, there’s a place for them in Houston Texans NFL Flag Football at the YMCA.

Register today and watch your child:

• Develop athletic skills and fitness
• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Make lasting friendships
• Learn teamwork and perseverance
• Experience competition in a safe, supportive environment
• Join a movement changing youth sports

Football is for EVERYONE. That includes your child. Don’t wait because registration closes March 29!

Visit your local YMCA or go online to register. Whether you’re signing up your son, your daughter, or both, you’re giving them confidence, community, and opportunities that will serve them for years to come.

Houston Texans NFL Flag Football presented by Texas Children’s at the YMCA of Greater Houston. Building skills. Building confidence. Building community.

Register online or contact your local YMCA to sign up today. Financial assistance is available.