“The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.” – Nelson Mandela.
By the same token, there is no substitute for experience.
As the United States women’s flag football national team held tryouts and took a step on the Road to Chengdu as one of eight nations preparing to head to The World Games in August, both youth and experience stated a case for places on the USA roster.
The Americans’ success – three straight IFAF Flag Football World Championships and a continental title two years ago – have been guided by irrepressible quarterback Vanita Krouch. The only blot on their copybook is a loss to Mexico in the final of The World Games in 2022, a title the USA covets heading into this summer’s competition in China.
Krouch is nicknamed the Tom Brady of flag football for good reason, with her accomplishments on a par with the seven-time Super Bowl champion who also stands unparalleled on his version of the football field. Most recently, she was nominated for The World Games Athlete of the Year 2024 award.