In this episode of She Plays Flag, I talk with Kevin Fraser, head coach of the Pope High School Girls Flag Football program. Kevin and the Pope Greyhounds have just completed a state championship season and are busy building for the future. We discuss the growth of girls flag football, the challenges of building a program from scratch, and the importance of community support. Kevin shares his journey into coaching, the structure of his coaching staff, and how he teaches football fundamentals and IQ to new players. He emphasizes the need for efficiency in practice, the use of technology like Playmaker X, and the significance of creating a pipeline for future players. We also touch on the future of girls flag football and Coach Fraser offers some valuable knowledge for new coaches entering the sport.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:33 Celebrating the State Championship

02:00 National Rankings and Future Plans

03:40 Growth of Girls Flag Football

04:32 Kevin Frazier's Journey to Coaching

07:22 Building the Pope High School Girls Flag Football Program

09:36 Early Challenges and Learning Experiences

11:50 Coaching Staff and Roles

18:57 Practice Structure and Philosophy

24:06 Player Experience and Development

29:18 High IQ Team and Coaching Bright Kids

30:49 Importance of Simplicity in Coaching

32:14 Building a Successful Program: Community and School Support

34:16 The Role of Fun in Sports

36:25 Tools and Technology for Coaching

40:30 Developing a Pipeline and Youth Programs

45:44 Future of Girls Flag Football

50:18 Advice for New Coaches

56:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts