Flag Football Recruiting: VPA Expansion Opens Doors for Texas Athletes
The VPA's pilot district expansion for girls flag football has created new scholarship pathways for Texas athletes. The Fair Haven Slaters, a D-III team, are poised to capitalize on this opportunity. Coaches Liz and Katie Sowers at the University of Nebraska are actively recruiting top talent for their inaugural 2028 season. Other verified programs, including Ottawa University, Kansas, Keiser University, Florida, and Midland University, Nebraska, offer scholarships to flag football players. UT Arlington, a developing NCAA D1 program, is expected to offer scholarships in the near future. Texas athletes can increase their recruitment chances by attending summer camps and showcases, and by contacting coaches at these verified programs directly. The Fair Haven Slaters' strong performance in the VPA pilot district expansion could lead to increased recruitment opportunities for their players.