Discover College Flag https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com Discover College Flag takes you behind the scenes of college women’s flag football programs across the country. Through in-depth conversations with coaches, administrators, and leaders in the sport, you'll gain insight into recruiting, player development, campus life, scholarship opportunities, team culture, and the future of one of the fastest-growing sports in America.

Whether you're a prospective student-athlete, parent, coach, or simply a fan of the game, Discover College Flag helps you explore programs, hear authentic stories, and find the right fit.

Because choosing a college program shouldn't be based on a website alone—it should start with a conversation.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:03:51 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Sports 1440 episodic Discover College Flag Discover College Flag No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22437293/SquareLogoApple3.jpg Discover College Flag https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com 144 144 Holy Family University Flag Football - Coach Charles Hopkins Holy Family University Flag Football - Coach Charles Hopkins https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/holy-family-university-flag-football-coach-charles-hopkins/ https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/holy-family-university-flag-football-coach-charles-hopkins/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:03:51 -0400 discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/5d66f4de-9fa2-3380-a147-e4aca6b69356 On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Charles Hopkins from the Holy Family Flag Football Program in Philadelphia. We talk about how he recruits players with strong character, academics, and game film as the program continues to grow. He describes the small-school atmosphere at Holy Family while still offering impressive facilities, resources, and athletic scholarships for flag football. Lastly, we discuss the program’s demanding weekly schedule, coaching philosophy, and his advice to recruits to choose the right school first and let flag football be the cherry on top.

]]> On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Charles Hopkins from the Holy Family Flag Football Program in Philadelphia. We talk about how he recruits players with strong character, academics, and game film as the program continues to grow. He describes the small-school atmosphere at Holy Family while still offering impressive facilities, resources, and athletic scholarships for flag football. Lastly, we discuss the program’s demanding weekly schedule, coaching philosophy, and his advice to recruits to choose the right school first and let flag football be the cherry on top.

]]> Discover College Flag false No 1665 8 full Arizona Christian University Flag Football - Coach Michael Maccagnano Arizona Christian University Flag Football - Coach Michael Maccagnano https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/arizona-christian-university-flag-football-coach-michael-maccagnano/ https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/arizona-christian-university-flag-football-coach-michael-maccagnano/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:31:02 -0400 discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/f6bba264-0b8c-30e8-8f6c-8407ab86b2c8 On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Michael Maccagnano from the Arizona Christian University Flag Football Program in Glendale, Arizona. We talk about how he recruits multi-sport athletes while putting a premium on character and effort. He describes ACU’s on-campus facilities, academic support, and the scholarship opportunities available to flag football players. Lastly, we discuss his passionate coaching style and the program’s focus on faith, family, and football.

]]> On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Michael Maccagnano from the Arizona Christian University Flag Football Program in Glendale, Arizona. We talk about how he recruits multi-sport athletes while putting a premium on character and effort. He describes ACU’s on-campus facilities, academic support, and the scholarship opportunities available to flag football players. Lastly, we discuss his passionate coaching style and the program’s focus on faith, family, and football.

]]> Discover College Flag false No 1273 7 full University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Flag Football - Coach Ralph Clark University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Flag Football - Coach Ralph Clark https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/university-of-massachusetts-dartmouth-flag-football-coach-ralph-clark/ https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/university-of-massachusetts-dartmouth-flag-football-coach-ralph-clark/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:20:51 -0400 discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/ae5f1dfe-ac1b-3be3-b379-6a676aa5451c On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Clark from the UMass Dartmouth Flag Football Program in Massachusetts. We talk about building a brand-new program and how he looks for competitive, multi-sport athletes through high school, club, and showcase events. He describes the strong academics at UMass Dartmouth, its location near the water, and the opportunity for players to be part of something from the ground up. Lastly, we discuss his core values of building, developing, competing, and doing it all together, along with his advice for players who want to compete at the college level.

]]> On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Clark from the UMass Dartmouth Flag Football Program in Massachusetts. We talk about building a brand-new program and how he looks for competitive, multi-sport athletes through high school, club, and showcase events. He describes the strong academics at UMass Dartmouth, its location near the water, and the opportunity for players to be part of something from the ground up. Lastly, we discuss his core values of building, developing, competing, and doing it all together, along with his advice for players who want to compete at the college level.

]]> Discover College Flag false No 1165 6 full North Central Missouri College Flag Football - Coach Jeremy Corr North Central Missouri College Flag Football - Coach Jeremy Corr https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/north-central-missouri-college-flag-football-coach-jeremy-corr/ https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/north-central-missouri-college-flag-football-coach-jeremy-corr/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:28:43 -0400 discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/5953e400-ecca-3dfe-9d6a-b7e60f877a04 On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Jeremy Corr from the North Central Missouri College Flag Football program in Trenton, Missouri. We talk about the challenges of building a brand-new roster, recruiting players from across the country and internationally, and why communication is so important in the recruiting process. Coach also shares what makes North Central Missouri unique, from its affordable scholarships and supportive small-town atmosphere to his vision for building a family-oriented culture as the program enters its next season.

]]> On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Jeremy Corr from the North Central Missouri College Flag Football program in Trenton, Missouri. We talk about the challenges of building a brand-new roster, recruiting players from across the country and internationally, and why communication is so important in the recruiting process. Coach also shares what makes North Central Missouri unique, from its affordable scholarships and supportive small-town atmosphere to his vision for building a family-oriented culture as the program enters its next season.

]]> Discover College Flag false No 1260 5 full Charleston Southern University Flag Football - Coach Angela Villarreal-Ortiz Charleston Southern University Flag Football - Coach Angela Villarreal-Ortiz https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/charleston-southern-university-flag-football-coach-angela-villarreal-ortiz/ https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/charleston-southern-university-flag-football-coach-angela-villarreal-ortiz/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:45:52 -0400 discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/92ab4df8-6e9f-35d1-8b71-2087e8acbec0 On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Angela Villarreal-Ortiz from the Charleston Southern University Flag Football program in Charleston, South Carolina. We talk about building a brand-new NCAA Division I program from the ground up, including recruiting a strong mix of the Class of 2027 and experienced transfers. Coach shares what she looks for in recruits, emphasizing versatility, character, and the importance of showcases and tournaments in the evaluation process. Lastly, we discuss what student-athletes can expect from Charleston Southern, including the supportive campus culture, the opportunity for significant scholarship funding, and her vision for competing in the Big South as the program launches.

]]> On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Angela Villarreal-Ortiz from the Charleston Southern University Flag Football program in Charleston, South Carolina. We talk about building a brand-new NCAA Division I program from the ground up, including recruiting a strong mix of the Class of 2027 and experienced transfers. Coach shares what she looks for in recruits, emphasizing versatility, character, and the importance of showcases and tournaments in the evaluation process. Lastly, we discuss what student-athletes can expect from Charleston Southern, including the supportive campus culture, the opportunity for significant scholarship funding, and her vision for competing in the Big South as the program launches.

]]> Discover College Flag false No 1388 4 full Blackburn College Flag Football - Coach Stephanie Aragon Blackburn College Flag Football - Coach Stephanie Aragon https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/blackburn-college-flag-football-coach-stephanie-aragon/ https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/blackburn-college-flag-football-coach-stephanie-aragon/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:59:35 -0400 discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/a8461958-1511-3473-8b9b-f0f2dfb0794f On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Stephanie Aragon from the Blackburn College Flag Football program in Carlinville, Illinois. We talk about what it takes to build a brand-new collegiate flag football program, how Coach Aragon is recruiting athletes from across the country, and the qualities she values most in future players beyond just athletic ability. She also shares what makes Blackburn unique, from its student-led work program and support for dual-sport athletes to the close-knit campus community and hands-on leadership. Lastly, we discuss what recruits can expect during the offseason, Blackburn’s inaugural spring 2027 schedule, and Coach Aragon’s advice for navigating the recruiting process with professionalism and persistence.

 

https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/flagfball/index

 

]]> On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Stephanie Aragon from the Blackburn College Flag Football program in Carlinville, Illinois. We talk about what it takes to build a brand-new collegiate flag football program, how Coach Aragon is recruiting athletes from across the country, and the qualities she values most in future players beyond just athletic ability. She also shares what makes Blackburn unique, from its student-led work program and support for dual-sport athletes to the close-knit campus community and hands-on leadership. Lastly, we discuss what recruits can expect during the offseason, Blackburn’s inaugural spring 2027 schedule, and Coach Aragon’s advice for navigating the recruiting process with professionalism and persistence.

 

https://www.blackburnbeavers.com/sports/flagfball/index

 

]]> Discover College Flag false No 1571 3 full Purdue Northwest - Coach Micah Lowe Purdue Northwest - Coach Micah Lowe https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/purdue-northwest-coach-micah-lowe/ https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/purdue-northwest-coach-micah-lowe/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:40:51 -0400 discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/3859913b-6f4d-3b2c-8866-d06cef4c87eb On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Micah Lowe from the Purdue University Northwest Flag Football program in Hammond, Indiana. We discuss how he is building a brand-new program through local recruiting, club connections, camps, and social media while identifying athletes from both flag football and other sports. Coach also shares what he looks for in recruits, why player development and confidence are at the center of his coaching philosophy, and how Purdue Northwest supports student-athletes both academically and professionally. Lastly, we talk about the advantages of earning a Purdue degree, the opportunities that come with being just outside Chicago, and his vision for the future of one of college flag football’s newest programs.

https://pnwathletics.com/sports/womens-flag-football

 

]]> On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Micah Lowe from the Purdue University Northwest Flag Football program in Hammond, Indiana. We discuss how he is building a brand-new program through local recruiting, club connections, camps, and social media while identifying athletes from both flag football and other sports. Coach also shares what he looks for in recruits, why player development and confidence are at the center of his coaching philosophy, and how Purdue Northwest supports student-athletes both academically and professionally. Lastly, we talk about the advantages of earning a Purdue degree, the opportunities that come with being just outside Chicago, and his vision for the future of one of college flag football’s newest programs.

https://pnwathletics.com/sports/womens-flag-football

 

]]> Discover College Flag false No 2097 2 full Introduction to Discover College Flag Introduction to Discover College Flag https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/introduction-to-discover-college-flag/ https://discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/e/introduction-to-discover-college-flag/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:06:33 -0400 discovercollegeflag.podbean.com/28c2b68f-5118-3947-a403-5c1e30ea6e71 After 4 years of interviewing college soccer coaches over at the Discover College Soccer podcast, Matt Baehr starts a similar podcast with Discover College Flag. 

]]> After 4 years of interviewing college soccer coaches over at the Discover College Soccer podcast, Matt Baehr starts a similar podcast with Discover College Flag. 

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