ISA ACADEMY
Flag Football

Train like a pro. Compete with purpose.

The ISA Flag Football Academy. Fast, dynamic, and built around the modern US development model.

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The Program

The ISA Flag Football Academy combines positional training, route running, and team systems in a fast, dynamic environment. Built around the modern US development model, the program develops athletes for flag competition, pathway opportunities, and the skills that translate directly to tackle football and beyond.

12-Week Calendar

A year, one week at a time.

  1. Week 1January

    Athlete Assessment

    Speed, agility, catching radius, and football IQ baseline. Logged into ISA Athlete Passport.

    Club benefit: Verified starting point for tracking development over time.

  2. Week 2–3February

    Positional Fundamentals

    QB mechanics and decision making. Route running for receivers. Defensive back positioning and reaction. Each athlete develops in their primary position.

    Club benefit: Athletes return to their club with clearer positional identity and sharper execution.

  3. Week 4March

    Offensive Systems

    Route combinations, spacing concepts, and reading the defense pre-snap.

    Club benefit: Athletes understand why plays work, not just how to run them.

  4. Week 5April

    Defensive Systems

    Zone and man coverage principles. Rushing the passer. Creating turnovers.

    Club benefit: Defensive awareness and communication improve across the team.

  5. Week 6May

    Competition Preparation

    7v7 live game environments. Red zone situations. Two-minute drill.

    Club benefit: Athletes are mentally and physically ready for the highest pressure moments.

  6. Week 7June

    Speed and Athleticism

    Acceleration, route sharpness, and change of direction specific to flag football movement patterns.

    Club benefit: The fastest and most explosive athletes on the field come competition season.

  7. Week 8August

    Pre-Tournament Systems

    Full offensive and defensive game plans. Travel squad selection.

    Club benefit: Athletes playing within a system perform better and are easier to coach.

  8. Week 9September

    Tournament Execution

    Travel squad confirmed. High-pressure simulation. Full game preparation.

    Club benefit: Competitive composure.

  9. Week 10October

    Review

    Post-tournament individual review. Passport updated.

    Club benefit: Honest feedback builds better athletes faster.

  10. Week 11November

    Advanced Concepts

    Advanced route combinations, coverage busting, and fourth-quarter leadership.

    Club benefit: Athletes who understand the game at this level are the ones clubs build around.

  11. Week 12December

    Year-End

    Full year reviewed. Pathway and recruiting visibility updated.

    Club benefit: A verified football record built across a full year.

Competitive Experience

One ISA-hosted domestic flag football tournament in Sweden. One international travel game — fully covered for enrolled athletes.

What's Included

Everything you need to develop.

  • —12 weeks of professional coaching
  • —ISA-branded Under Armour kit at enrollment
  • —ISA Athlete Passport — your full development record
  • —ISA SafePlay insurance from day one (powered by Chubb)
  • —Domestic tournament entry
  • —International travel game as an athlete benefit
  • —Access to ISA Recruiting Portal at age 15

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