Alabama State, Saint Francis Lead Women's Flag Football

Saint Francis University in Indiana and Alabama State University are spearheading efforts in women's flag football, a sport gaining popularity as it prepares for its Olympic debut in 2028. Saint Francis has appointed TJ Williams as the coach of its newly established women's team, aiming to build a successful program similar to its men's team. Meanwhile, Alabama State University has hired Jennifer Constuble, a seasoned coach with extensive experience in flag football, to lead its inaugural women's flag football team set to compete in 2025. This move makes Alabama State the first Division I HBCU to offer the sport, joining a trend as several junior colleges in Alabama plan to add the sport in 2025. Both universities are part of a broader movement as flag football expands across high schools and colleges in the U.S., with Alabama being a notable hub of this growth. The development reflects a significant cultural shift in sports, providing new opportunities for female athletes and increasing visibility for flag football at the collegiate level.