<![CDATA[She Belongs]]>She Belongs – The Girlpower Podcast

Where Girls Find Their Voice. Where Champions Share Their Story.

Inspiring conversations with athletes, coaches, parents, and leaders who are shaping the future of girls sports. Hear powerful stories of resilience, leadership, recruiting, and the incredible growth of girls flag football.

]]>www.girlpowerflag.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:32:08 GMTMon, 01 Jun 2026 13:59:17 GMT60Phil Squatrito & Chris Malleo<p>She Belongs – The Girlpower Podcast<br /></p><p>Where Girls Find Their Voice. Where Champions Share Their Story.</p><p>Inspiring conversations with athletes, coaches, parents, and leaders who are shaping the future of girls sports. Hear powerful stories of resilience, leadership, recruiting, and the incredible growth of girls flag football.</p>episodicPhil Squatrito & Chris Malleochris@girlpowerflag.comno<![CDATA[Paving the Path with USA Football's Izzy Geraci ]]>In this episode, we sit down with USA Football's Izzy Geraci to discuss her journey from playing tackle football to becoming an elite flag football player and ambassador for the sport. She discusses her transition from college basketball to flag football, her training regimen, and the potential of playing in the Olympics. Izzy also shares insights on route running, the importance of strength training, and her humble and competitive nature on the field. The conversation covers the evolution of flag football, its impact on athlete development, and the future of the sport. Izzy shares insights on the game's growth, its influence on other sports, and her aspirations for the future.

Takeaways

  • Flag football offers opportunities for scholarships, professional careers, and even Olympic participation for young athletes.
  • Athletic development in flag football is evolving, with younger players starting at an early age and raising the level of competition.
  • Importance of strength training, injury prevention, and mobility in flag football and how those factors contribute to overall athleticism and performance.
  • Flag football's impact extends beyond the sport itself, influencing other sports like basketball, soccer, and lacrosse.

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Journey from Tackle Football to Flag Football
  • 02:15 Transition from College Basketball to Flag Football
  • 07:10 The Importance of Strength Training and Injury Prevention
  • 09:48 Becoming an Ambassador for Flag Football
  • 17:55 The Art of Route Running and Competitive Nature
  • 20:26 The Potential of Playing in the Olympics
  • 24:19 Evolution of Flag Football
  • 25:07 Impact on Athlete Development
  • 26:15 Influence on Other Sports
  • 29:11 Aspirations for the Future
]]>d9aa1a65-9263-4b72-80df-e2af1329adc3Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:27:24 GMT<p>In this episode, we sit down with USA Football's Izzy Geraci to discuss her journey from playing tackle football to becoming an elite flag football player and ambassador for the sport. She discusses her transition from college basketball to flag football, her training regimen, and the potential of playing in the Olympics. Izzy also shares insights on route running, the importance of strength training, and her humble and competitive nature on the field. The conversation covers the evolution of flag football, its impact on athlete development, and the future of the sport. Izzy shares insights on the game's growth, its influence on other sports, and her aspirations for the future.</p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Flag football offers opportunities for scholarships, professional careers, and even Olympic participation for young athletes.</li><li>Athletic development in flag football is evolving, with younger players starting at an early age and raising the level of competition.</li><li>Importance of strength training, injury prevention, and mobility in flag football and how those factors contribute to overall athleticism and performance. </li><li>Flag football's impact extends beyond the sport itself, influencing other sports like basketball, soccer, and lacrosse.</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey from Tackle Football to Flag Football</li><li>02:15 Transition from College Basketball to Flag Football</li><li>07:10 The Importance of Strength Training and Injury Prevention</li><li>09:48 Becoming an Ambassador for Flag Football</li><li>17:55 The Art of Route Running and Competitive Nature</li><li>20:26 The Potential of Playing in the Olympics</li><li>24:19 Evolution of Flag Football</li><li>25:07 Impact on Athlete Development</li><li>26:15 Influence on Other Sports</li><li>29:11 Aspirations for the Future</li></ul>no00:38:17Paving the Path with USA Football's Izzy Geraci full<![CDATA[Rising Talent: The Kayla Bliss Story]]>The podcast episode features a discussion with Kayla and Coach Isaac about their experiences in girls' flag football. They discuss Kayla's journey leading a varsity team at quarterback as an 8th grader, the role of coaching and mentorship, the competitive landscape of Florida flag football, and the strategic aspects of coaching in flag football. The conversation covers Kayla's experiences in flag football, including her participation in the Select Bowl, the competitive nature of Girl Power, and the expectations for year two. It also delves into the impact of success, the experience of being a multi-sport athlete, and Kayla's future aspirations in college athletics. The conversation concludes with a rapid-fire Q&A session.

Takeaways

  • Kayla's journey as a varsity quarterback
  • The role of coaching and mentorship in girls' flag football
  • Participation in competitive events like the Select Bowl provides valuable experiences for young athletes.
  • Being a multi-sport athlete can contribute to overall athletic development and success in specific sports.
  • The landscape of college athletics is evolving, and flag football is becoming a major division one sport.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
  • 01:13 Early Beginnings in Flag Football
  • 02:58 Kayla's Journey in Flag Football
  • 03:56 Kayla's Role as a Varsity Quarterback
  • 07:34 Coaching and Mentorship in Girls' Flag Football
  • 11:48 Competition and Growth in Florida Flag Football
  • 22:16 Coaching and Strategy in Flag Football
  • 28:12 Unforgettable Experiences
  • 28:43 The Select Bowl
  • 29:19 Girl Power and Competitive Play
  • 30:22 Year Two Expectations
  • 31:27 The Impact of Success
  • 36:52 Multi-Sport Athlete Experience
  • 40:36 College Athletics and Future Aspirations
  • 42:22 Rapid Fire Q&A
]]>91385880-5a5b-4213-acb0-eb9252a612e9Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:31:04 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a discussion with Kayla and Coach Isaac about their experiences in girls' flag football. They discuss Kayla's journey leading a varsity team at quarterback as an 8th grader, the role of coaching and mentorship, the competitive landscape of Florida flag football, and the strategic aspects of coaching in flag football. The conversation covers Kayla's experiences in flag football, including her participation in the Select Bowl, the competitive nature of Girl Power, and the expectations for year two. It also delves into the impact of success, the experience of being a multi-sport athlete, and Kayla's future aspirations in college athletics. The conversation concludes with a rapid-fire Q&amp;A session.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Kayla's journey as a varsity quarterback</li><li>The role of coaching and mentorship in girls' flag football</li><li>Participation in competitive events like the Select Bowl provides valuable experiences for young athletes.</li><li>Being a multi-sport athlete can contribute to overall athletic development and success in specific sports.</li><li>The landscape of college athletics is evolving, and flag football is becoming a major division one sport.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Podcast</li><li>01:13 Early Beginnings in Flag Football</li><li>02:58 Kayla's Journey in Flag Football</li><li>03:56 Kayla's Role as a Varsity Quarterback</li><li>07:34 Coaching and Mentorship in Girls' Flag Football</li><li>11:48 Competition and Growth in Florida Flag Football</li><li>22:16 Coaching and Strategy in Flag Football</li><li>28:12 Unforgettable Experiences</li><li>28:43 The Select Bowl</li><li>29:19 Girl Power and Competitive Play</li><li>30:22 Year Two Expectations</li><li>31:27 The Impact of Success</li><li>36:52 Multi-Sport Athlete Experience</li><li>40:36 College Athletics and Future Aspirations</li><li>42:22 Rapid Fire Q&amp;A</li></ul>no00:46:33Rising Talent: The Kayla Bliss Storyfull<![CDATA[More Than Talent: Coach Mike Brown on Character, Coaching, and the Future of the Game]]>The conversation with Coach Mike Brown covers his journey in coaching, the transition to college coaching, the evolution of flag football, recruiting and character development, talent and skill development, USA flag football, and navigating the girls' flag football landscape. The discussion highlights the growth of talent in girls' flag football and the impact of coaching and mentorship. The conversation covers the impact of high school decisions on coaching alignment, the importance of positional flexibility and player value, the character traits of elite players, and the coaching career path and the sacrifices involved.

Takeaways

  • Talent growth in girls' flag football
  • Coaching and mentorship impact High school decision impact
  • Positional flexibility
  • Character traits
  • Coaching career path

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Journey of Coach Mike Brown
  • 03:13 Transition to College Coaching
  • 05:55 The Evolution of Flag Football
  • 10:00 Recruiting and Character Development
  • 16:00 Talent and Skill Development
  • 25:09 USA Flag Football and the Future
  • 30:49 Navigating the Girls' Flag Football Landscape
  • 34:02 High School Decision and Coaching Alignment
  • 34:58 Positional Flexibility and Player Value
  • 38:29 Character Traits of Elite Players
  • 46:13 Coaching Career Path and Sacrifice
]]>4acbe97f-dfbf-4449-a0b0-f3117b71d92bMon, 20 Jul 2026 01:42:38 GMT<p>The conversation with Coach Mike Brown covers his journey in coaching, the transition to college coaching, the evolution of flag football, recruiting and character development, talent and skill development, USA flag football, and navigating the girls' flag football landscape. The discussion highlights the growth of talent in girls' flag football and the impact of coaching and mentorship. The conversation covers the impact of high school decisions on coaching alignment, the importance of positional flexibility and player value, the character traits of elite players, and the coaching career path and the sacrifices involved.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Talent growth in girls' flag football</li><li>Coaching and mentorship impact High school decision impact</li><li>Positional flexibility</li><li>Character traits</li><li>Coaching career path</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey of Coach Mike Brown</li><li>03:13 Transition to College Coaching</li><li>05:55 The Evolution of Flag Football</li><li>10:00 Recruiting and Character Development</li><li>16:00 Talent and Skill Development</li><li>25:09 USA Flag Football and the Future</li><li>30:49 Navigating the Girls' Flag Football Landscape</li><li>34:02 High School Decision and Coaching Alignment</li><li>34:58 Positional Flexibility and Player Value</li><li>38:29 Character Traits of Elite Players</li><li>46:13 Coaching Career Path and Sacrifice</li></ul>no01:02:56More Than Talent: Coach Mike Brown on Character, Coaching, and the Future of the Gamefull<![CDATA[Technicians of the Game: The Gambino Sisters]]>The Gambino sisters, Juliet and Veronica, share their journey in flag football, from their early experiences to playing at a high level and being part of the US national team. They discuss their approach to the game, the impact of their family and coaches, and the responsibility they feel to inspire and mentor the next generation of female flag football players. The conversation covers topics such as sacrifice, resilience, and the mental aspect of sports, as well as the influence of role models and the importance of pushing beyond comfort zones. The athletes also discuss their interests in other sports and their favorite NFL team.

Takeaways

  • Elite route running as a key differentiator
  • Competing against each other at home has been a competitive advantage
  • The importance of culture and team dynamics in achieving success Sacrifice and resilience are essential for success in sports.
  • Pushing beyond comfort zones and embracing discomfort is crucial for growth and development.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Early Beginnings in Flag Football
  • 02:37 The Impact of Family and Coaches
  • 05:24 Becoming Technicians of the Game
  • 07:28 Competing at Home and Team Dynamics
  • 09:12 The Influence of Coaches and Mentors
  • 13:17 Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Success
  • 17:01 Playing at the High School Level
  • 23:08 National Team Experience and Responsibility
  • 28:39 Balancing Life and Pursuing Goals
  • 29:02 Sacrifice and Resilience
  • 31:03 Pushing Beyond Comfort Zones
  • 32:18 Influence of Role Models
  • 33:16 Interests in Other Sports
  • 40:14 Favorite NFL Team and Co
]]>fae4f34b-5d05-4e59-a288-accfae487be5Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:10:26 GMT<p>The Gambino sisters, Juliet and Veronica, share their journey in flag football, from their early experiences to playing at a high level and being part of the US national team. They discuss their approach to the game, the impact of their family and coaches, and the responsibility they feel to inspire and mentor the next generation of female flag football players. The conversation covers topics such as sacrifice, resilience, and the mental aspect of sports, as well as the influence of role models and the importance of pushing beyond comfort zones. The athletes also discuss their interests in other sports and their favorite NFL team.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Elite route running as a key differentiator</li><li>Competing against each other at home has been a competitive advantage</li><li>The importance of culture and team dynamics in achieving success Sacrifice and resilience are essential for success in sports.</li><li>Pushing beyond comfort zones and embracing discomfort is crucial for growth and development.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Early Beginnings in Flag Football</li><li>02:37 The Impact of Family and Coaches</li><li>05:24 Becoming Technicians of the Game</li><li>07:28 Competing at Home and Team Dynamics</li><li>09:12 The Influence of Coaches and Mentors</li><li>13:17 Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Success</li><li>17:01 Playing at the High School Level</li><li>23:08 National Team Experience and Responsibility</li><li>28:39 Balancing Life and Pursuing Goals</li><li>29:02 Sacrifice and Resilience</li><li>31:03 Pushing Beyond Comfort Zones</li><li>32:18 Influence of Role Models</li><li>33:16 Interests in Other Sports</li><li>40:14 Favorite NFL Team and Co</li></ul>no00:41:39Technicians of the Game: The Gambino Sistersfull<![CDATA[Inside The Rise of Girl's Flag Football with Top Prospect Naomi Lee]]>In this episode, Naomi Le shares her journey from Florida to California, her dedication to flag football, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Discover how hard work, mindset, and support systems shape a young athlete's path to success.

]]>eafcee34-f287-43b9-ad0c-9ac31e2344b7Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:25:57 GMT<p>In this episode, Naomi Le shares her journey from Florida to California, her dedication to flag football, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Discover how hard work, mindset, and support systems shape a young athlete's path to success.</p><p></p>no00:37:04Inside The Rise of Girl's Flag Football with Top Prospect Naomi Leefull<![CDATA[The Truth About Girls Flag Football Recruiting]]>In this episode, we sit down with Riley Abelon, a standout flag football player from Bartram Trail High School, to discuss her incredible season, her journey in sports, and what the game means to her. Riley shares insights into her athletic development, team experiences, and her recent college offer, inspiring young athletes everywhere.

]]>11dfd77e-1db3-47cd-bffb-c31c48228125Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:17:27 GMT<p>In this episode, we sit down with Riley Abelon, a standout flag football player from Bartram Trail High School, to discuss her incredible season, her journey in sports, and what the game means to her. Riley shares insights into her athletic development, team experiences, and her recent college offer, inspiring young athletes everywhere.</p>no00:32:32The Truth About Girls Flag Football Recruitingfull<![CDATA[Welcome to GirlPower Flag Football]]>Go behind-the-scenes with the owners of Girl Power Flag as they look to set the tone for the next decade of growth in the sport.

]]>87321b16-ec00-4c3c-853a-80979975e18eWed, 24 Jun 2026 15:06:51 GMT<p>Go behind-the-scenes with the owners of Girl Power Flag as they look to set the tone for the next decade of growth in the sport.</p>no00:50:00Welcome to GirlPower Flag Footballfull