Chiefs Honor First Girls Flag Coach | Kansas City Chiefs News

Dustin Parks, the new head coach of DeSoto High School’s girls’ flag football team, just earned the Chiefs’ first-ever High School Flag Football Coach of the Week award for 2026 — and he did it in style. Leading his Wildcats to a stunning 14-0 shutout win over Piper on opening day, Parks guided his squad to 12 points in the second quarter and capped it with a safety in the fourth. It’s a huge milestone for a brand-new program, and Parks’ impact goes beyond the field — he also coaches girls’ basketball and teaches PE, showing his deep commitment to student athletes year-round. With flag football for girls officially sanctioned in Kansas since April 2026 (making it the 18th state to do so), Parks’ success is part of a growing movement fueled by the Chiefs’ initiative. As a reward, he’s getting a $500 grant from the Hunt Family Foundation, a Chiefs hat, a certificate, and a custom game ball — all celebrating his leadership and the launch of DeSoto’s historic program. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb0444cc42969219