To kick off Women's History Month, the Kansas City Chiefs hosted a Females in Flag Coaches Summit on Saturday, March 1, at Lee's Summit West High School.

The event, held in partnership with RCX Sports Foundation, NFL Flag/Females in Flag and Gatorade, welcomed over 50 participants, including athletic directors, coaches and officials from Kansas and Missouri. The Chiefs are the first NFL team to host this coaching series, a new, all-inclusive clinic aimed at recruiting and training coaches while keeping all league participants updated on the best practices in Girls Flag Football. The clinic also introduced new educational components to further develop the sport.

"At the Chiefs, we are proud to support initiatives that empower women and girls in sports," said Lara Krug, Kansas City Chiefs EVP and Chief Media and Marketing Officer. "This Females in Flag Coaches Summit is just one example of our commitment to creating more opportunities for female athletes and coaches. As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's important to highlight the strides being made in Girls Flag Football, and we're excited to continue championing this movement in our community."

Currently, at least 65 NCAA schools sponsor Girls Flag Football at either the club or varsity levels, and the sport has been added to the Los Angles 2028 Olympics. In the Midwestern region, 14 collegiate teams are already offering Girls Flag Football through NAIA, NJCAA and NCCAA programs. Additionally, this spring, Missouri will have 30 high schools participating in the Girls Flag Football league, which kicks off on March 28 and runs through May 10. The Girls Flag Football league in Kansas will take place in the fall, with 16 schools currently registered to play. Kansas schools can sign-up for the Fall 2025 season until June 1.

If you are interested in bringing Girls Flag Football to your high school, please visit chiefs.com/bringflagfootball for more information.