Girls Belong Here: Why Flag Football Athletes Deserve a Seat at the Combine Table

Flag football is on the rise—and girls are leading the charge.

Across the country and right here in Western PA, more girls are stepping onto the field, joining flag football teams, and proving they belong in a game long dominated by boys. With official high school recognition growing and college programs taking notice, we’re witnessing a cultural shift in the landscape of women’s sports.

But one thing is still catching up: opportunities for performance development and testing specifically designed with young female athletes in mind.

That’s where our Performance Combine comes in.

💪 This Combine Is for HER, Too

When most people hear “Combine,” they think of a football recruiting event for boys.

At Earn the Edge, we’re flipping that narrative.

Our Combine isn’t just a football event—and it’s definitely not just for boys. It’s a performance-based training and testing experience built for ALL competitive athletes who want to run faster, move better, and elevate their game.

And that absolutely includes the fast-growing community of girls flag football players.

🚩 Why Flag Athletes Should Train Like It’s Game Day

Flag football is more than just a casual rec sport—it demands speed, agility, explosiveness, and sharp cognitive processing. The game is fast-paced, lateral, reactive, and strategic.

Sound familiar? It should. That’s exactly what Combine drills are designed to measure and improve.

• The 5-10-5 Pro Agility? Mirrors change of direction in pass coverage.

• The 40-Yard Dash? Translates to game-breaking speed off the line.

• The Broad Jump? Demonstrates hip power needed for sharp cuts and explosive first steps.

• The Combine Prep Day? Builds awareness, coaching responsiveness, and game-day poise.

Girls in flag football deserve the same high-level opportunities to test, train, and grow.

👊 Creating a Space Where Girls Compete and Thrive

Our Combine was intentionally built to create a space where girls feel welcome, challenged, supported, and SEEN.

We’re not just checking a box—we’re investing in our female athletes:

• 👟 They’ll receive hands-on coaching from professional and NCAA Division 1 strength staff

• 💡 They’ll learn how to train smart, move efficiently, and reduce injury risk

• 🧠 They’ll build a foundation of confidence, discipline, and goal setting

• 🥗 They'll learn about performance nutrition and recovery from certified sports nutritionist Laura Cordero

• 🥤 They’ll have immediate access to recovery fuel from Press’d or Blend’d

And most importantly: they’ll see themselves in a space that hasn’t historically been designed for them.

🔁 Come Back Stronger Year After Year

Flag football is growing fast. As more programs emerge and competition increases, so will the expectations—and performance data will matter.

By attending this Combine year after year, girls can:

• Track their speed, agility, and power development

• Learn to handle pressure and receive coaching

• Build confidence that translates to tryouts, tournaments, and showcase events

• Step into male-dominated spaces with preparation and presence

💥 Girls Belong in Football—and They Belong Here, Too.

We believe in building strong, capable, confident athletes. Not just for the game—but for life.

📅 Join us June 18–19 at Peterswood Park in Venetia, PA

🎯 Ages 11–18 | All sports welcome | Girls & Boys

🌟 Especially welcoming all local flag football athletes ready to take the next step

📈 Come train, compete, and grow with us—because girls deserve the edge, too.