Women’s Flag Football Growth with ETBU Coach Maddie Melton | From The Press Box

Women’s flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country—and East Texas Baptist University is getting in on the action. In this episode of From The Press Box, we sit down with ETBU’s new head flag football coach, Maddie Melton, to talk about building a program from the ground up and what the future holds for women’s flag football in Texas and beyond. Melton shares her journey from Hallsville standout to national champion, and now to leading one of the newest programs in college athletics. We also break down how flag football works at the collegiate level, how recruiting is evolving, and why this sport is exploding across the country. Whether you're a football fan, a supporter of women’s sports, or just love a great behind-the-scenes coaching story, this episode gives you an inside look at a game on the rise. In this episode: The rise of women’s flag football in college athletics How ETBU is building its newest program Key differences between flag football and traditional football Recruiting talent in a rapidly growing sport The future of flag football in Texas 🎧 Subscribe to The Write Team Podcast for more coverage of East Texas high schools, college sports, and more!