WELCOME TO FLAG LAB
EMPOWERING ATHLETES TO MOVE WITH PURPOSE, PLAY WITH CONFIDENCE
AND LEAD BY EXAMPLE.
At Flag Lab we develop confident, high-performing female athletes through a unique blend of performance training and flag football-specific skill work. We focus on speed and agility, flag football drills, and mental development, while also creating opportunities for exposure through showcases, clinics, and competitive events.
Speed & Agility
Plyometrics
Skill Development
Group Training
Combines & Showcases
Clinics & Skill Camps
Strength & Performance Programs
The complete blueprint for developing speed, power, and game-day performance on the field and in the gym while reducing injury risk.
Designed for high school and college flag football athletes, Flag Lab programs combine strength training, explosive movement, speed development, plyometrics, and sport-specific conditioning to prepare athletes for the physical demands of competitive play.
6-Week Strength & Conditioning
For Flag Football Athletes
A structured 6-week, four-session per week strength & conditioning program for flag football athletes.
Progressing from foundational strength to power and explosive movement while lowering injury risk.
Field Performance
For Flag Football Athletes
A complete on-field training system designed for flag football athletes.
This program includes dynamic warm-ups, activation routines, plyometric exercises, speed development drills, and agility work.
All structured to enhance coordination, body control, and overall athletic performance.
Every drill is built with purpose, helping athletes move efficiently, train safely, and elevate their game through intentional fieldwork.
OUR MISSION
At Flag Lab, we are committed to helping grow the game of girls flag football by creating opportunities for athletes to develop, compete and be seen. Through training, showcases, camps, mentorship and community initiatives, we strive to provide female athletes with the support, exposure and resources needed to reach their full potential.
Our impact has extended beyond the field through collaborations with organizations such as the San Francisco 49ers, Nike, EA Sports, Toyota, Battle Sports, and Franklin Sports, as well as high school, collegiate, and national-level coaches. Together, we continue to create opportunities that help elevate athletes while contributing to the growth of girls flag football across the country and beyond.
Meet Coach Kat
Katherine McCormick, known as Coach Kat, is the Founder of Flag Lab and a leader in the growth and development of girls flag football. Through coaching, mentorship, showcases, clinics, camps and strategic partnerships, she has helped create opportunities for athletes across California, Florida and beyond.
Originally from Finland, Coach Kat's journey as an athlete, coach and entrepreneur has fueled her passion for empowering female athletes and expanding the game of flag football. Today, her work extends beyond training, focusing on athlete development, exposure, leadership and creating pathways for the next generation of female athletes.
Coach Kat has worked alongside high school programs throughout both California and Florida, supporting athletes and coaches through skill development, team training, leadership initiatives and program growth.
As the sport continues to expand, Coach Kat remains committed to supporting athletes, coaches, and programs at every stage of development. Through her work with schools, organizations, and communities, she continues to advocate for greater opportunities, visibility, and resources for girls flag football.
Coach Kat has consistently challenged traditional boundaries within sports and football. While coaching in California, she made history as the first female running backs coach for a boys varsity high school tackle football program in the Bay Area, an achievement that reflected her commitment to excellence, leadership and expanding opportunities for women in football.
Through these experiences, Coach Kat developed a passion for growing girls’ flag football, creating more opportunities for athletes, and ensuring the sport receives the recognition it deserves.
Past Events & Highlights
Over the years, Flag Lab has hosted showcases, clinics, training camps and mentorship opportunities dedicated to growing the game of girls flag football. Through partnerships with schools, coaches, organizations and industry leaders across California, Florida and beyond, Flag Lab has created opportunities for athletes to develop, compete and gain exposure at every level.
What started as a mission to create more opportunities for female athletes has grown into a platform that reaches athletes nationwide, from local high school programs to national-stage events such as the Toyota Glow Up Classic, where Coach Kat coached alongside NFL athletes Brock Purdy, Puka Nacua, and Kyle Hamilton.
Girls Flag Football Showcase 2025
Hosted in 2025, first of its kind girls flag football showcase in the Bay Area was led by an all-female coaching staff and created a unique opportunity for athletes to gain exposure, compete at a high level and connect with coaches and mentors invested in the growth of the game.
BallOut NorCal Showcase 2025
Our second showcase doubled in size, bringing athletes from across the Bay Area together. Led by an all-female coaching staff, the event gave players an unmatched opportunity to compete, learn, and be part of a movement that’s setting the standard for girls’ flag football in the region.
High School Collaborations
Flag Lab has partnered with girls’ flag football programs across different states, working directly within teams to provide on-field development in movement, fundamentals, and football IQ. Through each program, Flag Lab brings energy, structure, and real teaching while also being a resource for athletes to grow both on and off the field.
Castro Valley High School, CA
California High School, CA
Los Gatos High School, CA
Pittsburgh High School, CA
Charles W. Flanagan High School, FL
Pre-Season Training Camp
Flag Lab’s summer camps focused on preparing athletes for their upcoming season with speed, agility, and confidence training. We hosted two three-day camps, one in June and another in July 2025, both of which brought together athletes from across the Bay Area. These sessions provided game-speed drills, competitive conditioning, and football IQ development, giving players the tools to enter their seasons sharper, stronger, and more confident.
South Florida Clinic
In the summer of 2025, Flag Lab expanded beyond California with our first clinic in South Florida. Athletes came together to sharpen their skills, compete, and experience high-level training. This clinic marked the start of Flag Lab’s growth on a national level, giving girls a new platform to learn, grow and showcase their talent.
Winter Camp 2025
Flag Lab Winter Camp 2025 brought together middle school and high school girls from across the Bay Area for a two-day immersive flag football experience. Led by an all-female coaching staff with high-level coaching backgrounds, the camp focused on skill development, football IQ, confidence, and competition. The weekend also included a toy drive, where athletes and families came together to donate toys to local families in the Bay Area. The energy, effort, and coachability shown by these young ladies truly set the tone for what’s ahead at Flag Lab.
Toyota Glow Up Classic 2026
Flag Lab Coaching on a National Stage
On February 4, 2026, Toyota brought the Glow Up Classic to life as part of its Super Bowl initiative in San Francisco, a 7-on-7 girls’ high school flag football game featuring some of the top athletes in the Bay Area. Designed to spotlight the rapid growth of the sport, the event placed elite female players on a major stage during one of football’s most influential weeks.
Through its work alongside the San Francisco 49ers, Flag Lab’s founder, Coach Kat, served as Head Coach of Team Pink, coaching alongside Team Toyota NFL athletes including Brock Purdy, Puka Nacua, and Kyle Hamilton.
The Glow Up Classic was more than just a game, it was a glimpse into where girls’ flag football is headed. The level of competition, the atmosphere surrounding the event, and the national attention it received reflected the undeniable momentum building around the sport.
Flag Lab’s involvement in the Glow Up Classic reflects its continued commitment to elevating girls’ flag football on major platforms, creating access, visibility, and development pathways at the highest level.
Read Coach Kat’s featured statement and interview from the event here:
https://sfstandard.com/2026/02/06/brock-purdy-pitching-sky-limit-bay-area-girls-flag-football/
No Limits Girls Flag Football Camp (2026)
The No Limits Girls Flag Football Camp brought together nearly 100 athletes from across South Florida and beyond, creating one of the region's premier opportunities for female flag football players to develop their skills, compete and connect with the game at a higher level.
Athletes trained alongside an accomplished coaching staff that included high school coaches, collegiate coaches and members of the USA National Team, providing athletes with valuable instruction, mentorship, and exposure from some of the most respected leaders in the sport.
The event was proudly supported by partners including Franklin Sports and Toyota. Franklin Sports provided flags, footballs and awards for standout athletes, helping enhance the overall experience while continuing to invest in the growth of girls flag football.
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