Ep 9: The Growth of Women's Flag Football with Ottawa Head Coach Abby Brown

On this episode of Flags on Fire, I sit down with Ottawa University women’s flag football head coach Abby Brown to talk about her journey through the sport and how flag football has come full circle in her life. Abby shares her experience as a player, her time working with the NFL, and what ultimately pulled her back into the game as a coach leading one of the growing college programs in women’s flag football. We dive into the rapid growth of the sport, the opportunities now opening for female athletes, the Olympic momentum surrounding flag football, and what it takes to build a successful program from the ground up. Abby also gives insight into player development, leadership, recruiting, and where she believes the sport is headed next. This conversation is a great look into the evolution of women’s flag football from someone who has experienced it from nearly every angle. #FlagFootball #WomensFlagFootball #FlagsOnFire #AbbyBrown #OttawaUniversity #NFLFlag #TeamUSA #Olympics #WomenInSports #FlagFootballLife #GirlsFlagFootball #NAIA #FootballPodcast #WomenAthletes #FlagFootballCoach