
ADRIENNE SMITH
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10-year-old writer flips peer pressure to girl power in her book, ‘The Football Girl’
Malajsha Mollett was 8 when she decided to make a change from cheerleading with the Pittsburgh Kings and Queens, a free sports mentoring program, to trying out for the organization’s football team. The move drew laughter from some of the cheerleaders and derision from football players.
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Champz Come in Two Packages

Flag Football seeks spot in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

teams & leagues
Eagles Make Catherine Raîche Highest Ranking Female Personnel Exec in NFL
The Eagles made Catherine Raîche the highest-ranking female personnel executive in NFL History.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers share their blueprint on how women can reach the NFL as coaches
Lori Locust was one of these women once – a coach trying to reach the dream of working for an NFL team.
Pro-Football Player & Blitz Champz Creator Adrienne Smith Heads Up American Flag Football League’s New Women’s Division
Adrienne Smith, creator of Blitz Champz, Boston Renegades Wide Receiver, football advocate and spokesperson, Orange is the New Black actress, and entrepreneur, has joined the American Flag Football League (AFFL) to head up the new Women’s Division. In this role, she will oversee football operations and corporate partnerships.
Virginia Beach teacher becomes the NFL’s first Black female official
“Maia’s years of hard work, dedication and perseverance — including as part of the NFL Officiating Development Program — have earned her a position as an NFL official,” Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations, said in a release.
programs & training
Girls’ flag football clinic aims to break gender barriers
REGINA — The mini-clinic was over and the kids involved were almost ready to begin trickling off of the …
NFL to host women’s career development event in Phoenix
The NFL will host its second-ever symposium in Phoenix on Friday and Saturday to help develop the skills of …
With sights on Title IX compliance, Manatee County begins first flag football season
It’s still winter at Bayshore High School and on the practice field, in the shadow of Balvanz Stadium, there …
Why Would a Woman Want to Play Football?
OJ Jenkins refers to herself as “She”-zekiel Elliott. She stands about six inches shorter than her male counterpart, Dallas …
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mvp & rookies
Pro-Football Player & Blitz Champz Creator Adrienne Smith Heads Up American Flag Football League’s New Women’s Division
Adrienne Smith, creator of Blitz Champz, Boston Renegades Wide Receiver, football advocate and spokesperson, Orange is the New Black actress, and entrepreneur, has joined the American Flag Football League (AFFL) to head up the new Women’s Division. In this role, she will oversee football operations and corporate partnerships.
Trio of Moline girls play high school football for the Maroons
Moline students Caroline Hazen, Vivian Veto and Ruby Sepeda are playing high school football for the Maroons.
Boston Renegade Adrienne Smith’s mission to empower, inspire the next generation of women in football
Adrienne Smith cannot be stopped. On the football field, she is a star receiver for the Boston Renegades, a three-time Women’s Football Alliance champion and a two-time International Federation of American Football Women’s World Champion. She’s an entrepreneur, a producer, but more than anything, she’s an advocate, pulling those around her up along with her.
Where Are They Now: Uxbridge native Allison Cahill stays on grid, still calling the signals
Cahill, the former Uxbridge High basketball and softball all-star who was a standout guard at Princeton University, will enter her 18th year playing football when the Renegades resume practice for the 2021 season this month.
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