The Green & White's long-term goals, set in 2011, centered around the sport being adopted as a championship sport in New York and New Jersey. And on February 7, National Girls and Women's Sports Day, they accomplished just that.
“If the NFL and the Jets believe in them, that gives them confidence and other people start to notice them,” Tepper said. “The Jets have big names, so their support for the girls and everything they do with the girls brings a lot of attention and growth to the sport, and I love that. ”
This week's event featured two players and a coach from each school participating in a Q&A hosted by SNY anchor and reporter Gene Coakley. In addition, coaches and players now have access to one-on-one media interviews, as well as custom photos and his 360° video.
The session concluded with a keynote speech by Nausicaa Dellorto, founder of Italy's first women's American football team and current captain of the Italian national flag football team, highlighting the growing popularity of football among women and girls. shared their own experiences. abroad.
“Days like today are really exciting for our young ladies to be a part of,” North Arlington (N.J.) coach Anthony Mark said. “This is an opportunity to show the world that we should have been doing this a lot longer than we have and that our numbers are increasing, as I think most programs are. was.”
This year, the Green and White will support nearly 200 women's flag football programs and more than 3,000 participants across the country. And the Jets intend to remain the nation's top proponent of the sport.
“The Jets are honored to play a role in the growth of women's flag football,” said Jets Vice President of Community Relations Jesse Linder. “There has been an organization-wide effort to make the league a reality for so many girls. What a future holds for the girls we supported as they compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. I’m looking forward to seeing what you’re waiting for.”
