Youth flag football players on the field
A NATIONAL YOUTH INITIATIVE

More Than a Game.
A Pathway Forward.

Salute To Flag is a national youth initiative using flag football to create healthier communities, stronger families, and brighter futures through education, mentorship, wellness, and opportunity.

ENROLL A CHILDJOIN THE MOVEMENT
// IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Building America's Future Together

NFL FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
U.S. DEPT. OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
U.S. DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
// LETTER OF INTENT

Supported by NFL Football Operations

NFL Football Operations recognizes flag football as an affordable, accessible, and inclusive pathway for youth development and supports collaborative pilot initiatives that expand opportunities for young people through community partnerships.

Troy Vincent Sr.
Executive Vice President
NFL Football Operations
READ LETTER OF SUPPORT
// OUR PILLARS

Why Salute To Flag

Youth Development

Helping young people build confidence through sports.

Education

Academic support and learning opportunities.

Health & Wellness

Promoting healthy, active lifestyles.

Mentorship

Positive adult role models guiding growth.

Leadership

Preparing the next generation of leaders.

Community

Strengthening neighborhoods through teamwork.

PILOT STATE: OHIO
// NATIONAL VISION

A National Movement Begins in Ohio

Ohio serves as the pilot model, demonstrating how government agencies, nonprofit organizations, private partners, and community leaders can work together to transform lives through flag football. This reflects the collaborative pilot initiatives referenced by NFL Football Operations.

Government + nonprofit + private sector collaboration
Community-centered program design
Scalable model for nationwide expansion
EXPLORE OUR REACH
// IMPACT AREAS

Benefits That Ripple

Children

  • Safe environments
  • Sports participation
  • Confidence building

Families

  • Support systems
  • Shared experiences
  • Stronger bonds

Communities

  • Civic engagement
  • Local pride
  • Lasting connections

Future

  • College pathways
  • Career readiness
  • Essential life skills
// THE JOURNEY

Flag Football Pathway

STEP 1

Community Programs

Entry point for all youth

STEP 2

Skill Development

Building fundamentals

STEP 3

Leadership

Growing as role models

STEP 4

Education

Academic advancement

STEP 5

College Opportunities

Opening new doors

STEP 6

Future Success

Prepared for life

// OUR REACH

Measurable Impact

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// IN ACTION

Our Community in Focus

Flag Football
FLAG FOOTBALL
Youth
YOUTH
Learning
LEARNING
Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS
Celebration
CELEBRATION
// GET INVOLVED

Join the Movement

Together we can give every child the opportunity to grow through sport.

ENROLL A CHILDVOLUNTEERBECOME A PARTNERBRING TO YOUR COMMUNITY