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Atlanta GA, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — scoutSMART, the innovative provider of football recruiting analytics, announced today the launch of analytics for the fast-growing sport of flag football.

In a move that could potentially reshape flag football, scoutSMART announced its expansion into this rapidly growing sport. The company is actively integrating girls’ flag football player profiles into its database, positioning itself as the eminent company in the field.

Diane Bloodworth, CEO and Founder of scoutSMART stated, “We are excited to support Girls Flag Football and become one of the FIRST recruiting analytics providers for the sport. Our goal is to help programs build winning teams and to provide opportunities for more young women to play at the next level”. 

This expansion is particularly timely, because it coincides with the increasing recognition of flag football as a varsity sport in numerous high schools and colleges nationwide. Flag Football will be a part of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This trend is creating a market for specialized recruiting services, a niche that scoutSMART seeks to fill.

To increase awareness with players and coaches, scoutSMART recently signed a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Ashlea Klam, a member of the U.S. National Team and Keiser University Flag Football.  “I’m beyond excited to use my platform to inspire the next generation of flag football athletes. Giving flag players and coaches an easier path of recruitment is a great step into the future. Let’s get more athletes recruited to play at the next level!”. Christian Addison, ASE Representation and Ashlea’s agent added, “This partnership is not just a testament to Ashlea’s exceptional skills on the field, but also to her commitment to promoting and growing the sport of flag football.  Together with scoutSMART, we aim to enhance the visibility and accessibility of flag football, fostering a community where athletes of all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.”

About scoutSMART:  

scoutSMART makes the athlete recruiting process more efficient and effective. Through analytics, scoutSMART predicts the fit of a recruit. Whether in traditional tackle football or the burgeoning world of flag football, scoutSMART’s advanced analytics offer coaches and programs a competitive advantage. As sports become increasingly data-centric, tools like scoutSMART are indispensable for those seeking to build winning teams.

Contact: Diane Bloodworth, diane@scoutsmartrecruiting.com

Diane Bloodworth, scoutSMART Founder and CEO

Flag Football originated as a means of recreation for American soldiers during World War II who then brought the game back home with them. Fort Meade in Maryland is said to have hosted the first games of flag football.

Flag Football has an interesting past, but what is the future? The popularity of flag football has been growing at the youth levels for the past 10 years. In 2023, about 500,000 girls ages 6-17 played flag football – a 63 percent increase since 2019. Flag Football has grown significantly for many reasons: it is a sport of inclusivity, there is reduced risk of injury (compared to tackle football), and NFL support. Currently nine states have sanctioned Flag at the High School Level, and 17 other states are in various stages of a pilot program. Flag Football will be included in the 2028 Olympics and several universities now have Flag Football teams and offer scholarships.   

Why add Flag to scoutSMART? It is important to our user base, and we see this sport as an emerging sport. scoutSMART is positioned to be one of the early data providers for Flag. Finally, as a female founder in the sports tech industry, I am really excited to see young women playing football and we want to support them through their football journey and improve their opportunities to play at the next level.   

Know someone that plays Flag Football? Have them create a profile here:

https://scoutsmartrecruit.com/Account/AddNewPlayer

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