2023 Next Level Flag Football Season - Father Ryan High School
Welcome to the 1st season of Next Level Flag Football in Nashville at Father Ryan High School! We are excited to get things rolling with the Father Ryan High School Football Program, their Irish Student-Athletes and our Site Director Coach Deon Sanders.
General Registration is now open for all participants.
For more information and a general overview of our specific Next Level Flag Football location in Nashville at Father Ryan High School, please review the information below prior to registration!
League Operations
- Season Operations: The Next Level Flag Football season at Father Ryan High School will run with 8 program dates over the program schedule.
- Game Dates: All games are on Sundays, except Super Bowl Weekend - check the schedule below for details!
- Team Roster Size: Teams are comprised of 10 players maximum (7th/8th Grade, maximum of 15), limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
- Season Fees: $175.00 - Fees are inclusive of a participant's custom jersey, shorts, use of flags, and other equipment/offerings.
($10.00 expedited uniform shipping charge added to any registrations after 12/15/22.)
- Uniform Delivery: All season uniforms will be shipped to a participant's home (or provided shipping address). Delivery will occur via USPS and a valid USPS delivery location is required. Participants must keep their shipping addresses up to date for proper delivery. Replacement uniforms will be at the cost of the participant should inaccurate addresses be provided at the time of production.
- Optional Player Packs: During the registration process, participants have the option to purchase additional Player Packs upon check out. For the 2023 Next Level Flag Football season, 4 options are available for purchase (see below). Player Pack costs will be added to the base league registration fees at check out. All Player Pack merchandise will be shipped with your participant's Next Level Flag Football uniform - unless otherwise communicated from our team. Sizing verification will be sent via email as your season uniform heads into production!
- Base Player Pack - $40.00: Nike Player Long Sleeve Shirt featuring the Next Level Player Logo on the front, participant's last name on the back.
- Pro Player Pack - $55.00: Nike Player Hoodie featuring the Next Level Player Logo on the front, participant's last name on the back.
- Performance Pack - $65.00: One pair each: 3/4 Compression Tights (White), Short Sleeve Compression Shirt (White).
- Baller Player Pack - $145.00: Nike Player Long Sleeve Shirt, Nike Player Hoodie, and the Performance Pack (compression) all in one!
Practice & Game Times
- Kinder/1st Grade - 12:00 PM Practice/1:00 PM Game
- 2nd/3rd Grade - 12:00 PM Practice/1:00 PM Game
- 5th/6th Grade - 1:00 PM Practice/2:00 PM Game
- 7th/8th Grade - 2:00 PM Practice/3:00 PM Game
(Any 4th Grade Participants are welcome to register for the 5th/6th Grade Division.)
Practice and game schedules are now final.
Game Schedule
| Week 1 | Sunday, January 15th (Scrimmage Week) |
| Week 2 | Sunday, January 22nd |
| Week 3 | Sunday, January 29th |
| Week 4 | Sunday, February 5th |
| Week 5 | Saturday, February 11th (SuperBowl Weekend) |
| Week 6 | Sunday, February 19th |
| Week 7 | Sunday, February 26th (Playoffs Round 1) |
| Week 8 | Sunday, March 5th (Championship Weekend) |
All teams will play games through the entire 8-week program schedule regardless of their seeding in the Playoff Weeks.
General Program Operation and Additional Information
Review the general program operations, program information and philosophies of the Next Level Flag Football program - CLICK HERE
Site Director: Coach Deon Sanders
Coach Sanders is originally from Franklin, TN and was a two sport athlete (football and baseball) at Centennial High School. From there, he took both his baseball & football talents to Furman University where he graduated with a B.A. in Communications. Deon is currently the Defensive Backs Coach at Father Ryan HS. Coach Sanders played and coaches the game with a ton of passion and energy. His goal in coaching is to motivate kids to enjoy their sport and use it as a tool to further their chances of success in life.