On the Air with IWFFA

IWFFA

On the Air with IWFFA is a monthly podcast from the International Women’s Flag Football Association, airing every 3rd Thursday at 9PM Eastern. The show focuses on women’s flag football, covering the growth of the sport, current topics, and the real experiences of players at every level. Each episode features conversations and interviews with players, coaches, officials, and leaders from around the world, giving a direct look into the game and the community behind it.

  1. Apr 16

    Flag Football's Olympic Roster Problem - And Who Really Built This Sport

    Flag football is growing fast - but the real story is what's happening underneath the headlines. In this April edition of the IWFFA Podcast, host Raina breaks down the angles the mainstream sports media is still missing. The 2028 Olympic roster is already a powder keg. Career flag players who built this sport from the ground up are going to be competing for spots against NFL names chasing Olympic clout - and Team USA athletes are starting to speak on it. That conversation is only going to get louder. Beyond the roster politics, Raina gets into why Team USA actually beat the NFL star-led team - and it wasn't just talent. It was reps, timing, and flag-specific IQ that took years to develop. The sport is more technical than casual fans realize, with dedicated position specialists who train skills NFL athletes have never had to build. Also on this episode: why the women's pipeline is actually more structured than the men's right now, how the shift toward speed over size is changing who dominates at the elite level, and the real risk sitting underneath all this growth - rapid expansion without the standards to hold it together. This episode also features two pre-recorded interviews conducted by Diane. First, a conversation with Pastor Saydi, who shares a powerful and personal message about struggle that hits far beyond the sport. Then, Diane sits down with a group of women who traveled to Nicaragua to compete in the IWFFA Americas Cup - their story is worth hearing. The IWFFA Podcast covers women's flag football with the depth the sport deserves. Subscribe and follow for new episodes.

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On the Air with IWFFA is a monthly podcast from the International Women’s Flag Football Association, airing every 3rd Thursday at 9PM Eastern. The show focuses on women’s flag football, covering the growth of the sport, current topics, and the real experiences of players at every level. Each episode features conversations and interviews with players, coaches, officials, and leaders from around the world, giving a direct look into the game and the community behind it.