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Published: March 25, 2026 at 4:39 PM

Tags: sa live, ksat, flag football, coach jaleel ali, ashley edwards, apex athletics, apex elite flag, girls flag football, college scholarships, jen tobias-struski

National flag football player Ashley Edwards joins Coach Jaleel Ali of APEX Athletics and APEX Elite Flag to break down the explosive growth of flag football—especially for girls.

They share how the sport is opening doors for young athletes, from building football IQ at an early age to creating real opportunities for college scholarships. With several competitive and recreational leagues growing across San Antonio, now is the time for girls to get in the game.

Coach Ali is helping train the next generation of athletes, preparing them for higher-level competition, while Edwards—who also trained under Ali—is giving back by mentoring young players as she continues to pursue her professional flag football career.

Hear from local athletes about why they love the sport—and why flag football’s future is brighter than ever.