History of USA Football in Timeline
USA Football is the National Governing Body (NGB) of American football in the United States, certified by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee on April 17, 2025. This designation marks USA Football as the sport's first NGB.
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2002: USA Football Endowed by NFL and NFLPA
In 2002, USA Football was endowed by the National Football League (NFL) and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA).
2006: Scott Hallenbeck Joins IFAF Board
In 2006, USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck joined IFAF’s leadership as a member of their board.
2007: Men's Tackle National Team Wins IFAF Gold Medal
In 2007, the men's tackle national team won a gold medal in the IFAF men’s tackle events.
2009: U20 Men's Tackle Team Wins Gold Medal
In 2009, the USA Football U20 men's tackle team earned a gold medal.
2010: Women's Tackle National Team Wins IFAF World Championship
In 2010, the Women’s Tackle National Team won gold at the IFAF World Championships.
2011: Men's Tackle National Team Wins IFAF Gold Medal
In 2011, the men's tackle national team won a gold medal in the IFAF men’s tackle events.
2012: Heads Up Football Beginning
In 2012, Football’s positive cultural change was advanced by Heads up Football.
2013: Women's Tackle National Team Wins IFAF World Championship
In 2013, the Women’s Tackle National Team won gold at the IFAF World Championships.
2014: U20 Men's Tackle Team Wins Gold Medal
In 2014, the USA Football U20 men's tackle team earned a gold medal.
November 6, 2015: USA Football Designated as Recognized Sports Organization
On November 6, 2015, USA Football was designated a Recognized Sports Organization by the USOPC.
2015: Men's Tackle National Team Wins IFAF Gold Medal
In 2015, the men's tackle national team won a gold medal in the IFAF men’s tackle events.
May 2017: IFAF Recognition Split and USFAF Recognition
In May 2017, an IFAF grouping based in Paris stripped its recognition of USA Football and recognized the United States Federation of American Football (USFAF) due to disputes over anti-doping enforcement.
2017: Raymond Odierno Becomes Chairman of USA Football
In 2017, Raymond Odierno succeeded Carl Peterson to become chairman of USA Football.
2017: Women's Tackle National Team Wins IFAF World Championship
In 2017, the Women’s Tackle National Team won gold at the IFAF World Championships.
March 2018: Court of Arbitration for Sport Rules in Favor of IFAF Entity in New York
In March 2018, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) determined that the IFAF entity in New York was the proper governing entity and voided all decisions of the IFAF entity in Paris, including their decision to strip USA Football of its recognition.
2021: Scott Hallenbeck Vice President of IFAF
From 2021 to 2024, USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck held the title of Vice President of IFAF.
2021: USA Football's Football Development Model (FDM) Launched
In 2021, USA Football’s Football Development Model (FDM) was launched.
February 2022: Peter W. Chiarelli Named Chairman of USA Football
In February 2022, Peter W. Chiarelli was named chairman of USA Football.
2022: Women's Tackle National Team Wins IFAF World Championship
In 2022, the Women’s Tackle National Team won gold at the IFAF World Championships.
2024: Eric Mayes Elected IFAF General Secretary
At the end of 2024, USA Football Managing Director, High Performance and National Teams, Eric Mayes was elected to serve as IFAF’s General Secretary.
2024: USA Football Expands NTDP
In Fall 2024, USA Football announced the expansion of the NTDP for its 2025 cycle to provide more opportunities for athletes to develop alongside and compete against the nation’s best flag football players.
April 2025: USA Football's Board of Directors
As of April 2025, USA Football's Board of Directors includes:
2025: Callie Brownson Joins USA Football
In 2025, Callie Brownson joined USA Football as Senior Director of High Performance and National Team Operations.
2025: Expansion of NTDP Cycle
In 2025, USA Football announced the expansion of the NTDP cycle to provide more opportunities for athletes to develop alongside and compete against the nation’s best flag football players.
2025: National Teams to Compete in IFAF Americas Continental Flag Football Championship
In 2025, the men's and women's teams will compete in the IFAF Americas Continental Flag Football Championship, which serves as a qualifier for the next World Championships in 2026.
2026: IFAF World Championships
In 2026, the men's and women's teams will compete in the IFAF World Championships.
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