Disclaimer :: This post contains sponsored content provided by Future for Football to share football resources with Fort Worth families.
There’s something unique about the sport of football in that there is something for every person on the field. Each position requires a different skillset — speed, strength, accuracy, etc. Of course, these traits bleed into other positions, but the beauty is that — as a whole — the best teams are those with diverse talents and attitudes.
Texas, specifically Fort Worth, celebrates football for these reasons and many more. Parents can enroll children usually starting at six years old all the way up to senior year of high school. Sure, most will not progress to a high level. But you’d be hard-pressed to find a player who did not learn more about his or herself, leadership, and what it means to be part of a team.
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Girls Welcome
And lucky for youth, football participation continues to grow in all the right ways. Not only are there many kinds of football (flag and tackle), but the option for females to play is also becoming more abundant.
In 2021, Western Hills High School offered its first varsity female flag football team: the Lady Cougars. It was one of the only public school systems to offer the program, and they did so with the help of the Dallas Cowboys.
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If you’re interested in signing up your child in a football league, be sure to check out Future for Football. It’s a complete resource that helps parents find where kids can play, expert knowledge about the sport, equipment needed, and more. It has helped more than two million youth start their football adventure. According to Future for Football, football student athletes have an 81 percent graduation rate compared to 68 percent of the general student body.
Below are several types of football options in the Fort Worth area. For a complete listing, visit Future for Football.
Flag
Flag football is a great option for youth who are not interested in tackle football. Instead of tackling opponents, players must remove a velcro flag attached to the belt of every player. This is a great option for younger children to learn the ins and outs of the game.
Future for Football is a great resource to find more flag football options in Fort Worth, but below is a sampling, especially if you are interested in co-ed options.
Game On, Fort Worth :: Game On offers youth flag football leagues for first through seventh grades, as well as youth football classes for seven to 13 year olds.
i9 Sports :: Find co-ed flag football leagues at i9 Sports.
North Texas Pop Warner :: Youth can sign up for tackle and flag football, youth cheer, and dance at affordable rates. North Texas Pop Warner does not offer try-outs — everyone makes the team!
Northwest Texas Youth Football Association :: This non-profit association offers football opportunities for youth, including flag and tackle. The main goals of the association are fun and learning first, the outcome of the game second.
Under the Lights :: Under the Lights provides several leagues within Texas for youth to play flag football. There is a championship tournament every year.
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Tackle
Like flag football, tackle football teaches kids how to listen to a coach, be a team player, and follow a game plan. The difference is that kids are allowed to tackle opponents, so there’s more intensity and physical demand to the game. Also — kids just find it FUN. It’s like rough-housing at home, but with pads and a helmet.
Visit Future for Football to find a league in your area, including:
North Texas Pop Warner :: Youth can sign up for tackle and flag football, youth cheer, and dance at affordable rates. North Texas Pop Warner does not offer try-outs — everyone makes the team!
Northwest Texas Youth Football Association :: This non-profit association offers football opportunities for youth, including flag and tackle. The main goals of the association are fun and learning first, the outcome of the game second.
TCU Bulldogs :: TCU Youth Sports Association is a non-profit organization aimed at giving the youth (ages four -12) of our area (Forest Hill, Everman, Meadowbrook, Woodhaven, Southside, Stop 6, Eastwood, Poly, and surrounding areas.) a chance to participate in an ALL play football and cheerleading program.
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