Russell Wilson helps make women’s flag football collegiate sport

Women’s flag football is coming to collegiate athletics, after a partnership has been struck between the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the NFL, and Reigning Champs Experience (RCX).

RCX is the operating partner of NFL FLAG, an organization affiliated with the NFL that is led by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who was recently named their chairman and CEO.

Women’s flag football is now a College sport!

Blessed & Honored to be a part of this amazing journey!

Grateful to be Chairman with my @NFLFLAG Family & @RCX_experiences

Working with you @IzellReese is a joy! https://t.co/Ow5mVDcAXa

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) May 4, 2020

The NAIA will hold flag football showcases that will be facilitated by RCX, with the first one coming in late Summer. The first college season of women’s flag football aims to take place in the Spring of 2021.

“Football is for everyone,” NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent said in a press release. “This groundbreaking and historic joint venture provides an opportunity for the values, fun and competitive environment of football to be enjoyed as a varsity sport by female student-athletes attending NAIA institutions across America.”

Wilson has long been an advocate for female athletes, and his partnership with NFL FLAG has helped numerous kids, many who are struggling financially, get involved in football leagues across the globe.