Athletic director proposes girls' flag football club after 48 expressions of interest
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Athletic staff reported 48 survey responses (balanced by grade) indicating interest in girls' flag football; the board heard a recommendation to form a club sport in spring as a trial before adding TSSAA sanctioning, citing scheduling, budget and shared-player concerns.
Speaker 3 reported that Athletic Director Brandon McWhorter sent an initial interest email for girls' flag football and received roughly 48 returned responses: 11 seniors, 10 juniors, 16 sophomores and 11 freshmen. He recommended starting a girls' flag football club in the spring as a trial so the district can measure participation while avoiding immediate budget and scheduling commitments required for TSSAA sanctioning.
Speaker 3 noted that many interested players are multi-sport athletes (conflicts with softball, track and tennis are possible) and suggested a club approach would put initial travel and some costs on parents and fundraising, with the district later considering a budgetary transition if the club grows. Board members asked about opponents and schedule logistics; Speaker 3 said the sport has grown in nearby regions and that staff will research opponents and typical season scheduling.
The board is not taking a formal vote at the work session; Speaker 3 said he will bring a recommendation for the December meeting to formally authorize a club and any required policy steps.