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Monroe-Woodbury coaches, students ask board to add junior-varsity girls flag football program
Summary
Coach Elaine Sjellberg and three players urged the Board of Education to create a JV program to expand participation and development after varsity-only seasons limited opportunities for newer players.
Coach Elaine Sjellberg, the varsity girls flag football coach and a Monroe-Woodbury teacher, and three current players asked the Board of Education on June 18 to create a junior-varsity (JV) girls flag football team to expand participation and improve skill development.
Sjellberg told the board that flag football is the fastest-growing youth sport in the nation and said Monroe-Woodbury had launched a varsity program in 2023 with initial support from the New York Jets. The varsity team has won Section 9 championships and earned other recognitions, she said, but…
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