Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Mathews-Dickey Club is excited to announce a partnership with the Push Flag Football League, led by Commissioner and former NFL player Pierre Desir.
What: Girls’ flag football is a rapidly growing sport that provides girls with an inclusive and affordable way to play football. It teaches sportsmanship, teamwork, and promotes physical fitness. The game is played in a 7-on-7 format, where players use flags instead of tackling. This sport is supported by key organizations and is expanding into high schools and colleges, with hopes for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics. Who knows, the next superstar could emerge from the Mathews-Dickey Club!
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Season Details
Start Date: August 23, 2025
End Date: September 13, 2025
Location: Mathews-Dickey Field, 4245 North Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Grades: Girls only, ages 8u-17u
League Type: NFL Flag
WHO: BGCSTL President/CEO Brandon Williams stated, “We’re excited to partner with my former NFL colleague, Pierre Desir, to provide flag football at Mathews-Dickey. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of a growing sport.”
Pierre Desir, the League Commissioner for the Push Flag League, shared on his Instagram, “In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club, we’re building something special.”
BGCSTL President/CEO Brandon Williams is available for interviews. Please contact Deneen Busby at 314-680-7998 to schedule an interview or email deneen@bgcstl.org.
To learn more visit our website at bgcstl.org.
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About Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports, and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region while also providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. The Clubs serve youth across the region at twelve locations, including (Adams Park Club, Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club and the Teen Center of Excellence.
