Author: mattbaehr

NCAA D3

Blackburn College Flag Football – Coach Stephanie Aragon

On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Stephanie Aragon from the Blackburn College Flag Football program in Carlinville, Illinois. We talk about what it takes to build a brand-new collegiate flag football program, how Coach Aragon is recruiting athletes from across the country, and the qualities she values most in future players beyond just athletic ability. She also shares what makes Blackburn unique, from its student-led work program and support for dual-sport athletes to the close-knit campus community and hands-on leadership. Lastly, we discuss what recruits can expect during the offseason, Blackburn’s inaugural spring 2027 schedule, and Coach Aragon’s advice for navigating the recruiting process with professionalism and persistence.

NCAA D2

Purdue Northwest – Coach Micah Lowe

On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Micah Lowe from the Purdue University Northwest Flag Football program in Hammond, Indiana. We discuss how he is building a brand-new program through local recruiting, club connections, camps, and social media while identifying athletes from both flag football and other sports. Coach also shares what he looks for in recruits, why player development and confidence are at the center of his coaching philosophy, and how Purdue Northwest supports student-athletes both academically and professionally. Lastly, we talk about the advantages of earning a Purdue degree, the opportunities that come with being just outside Chicago, and his vision for the future of one of college flag football’s newest programs.

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Welcome to Discover College Flag

Hey, everybody. It’s Matt Baehr with Discover College Flag. So this is a brand new podcast, uh, I’m excited to launch. Um, some of you may know or you may not if you’re just into flag football, but I also have a podcast called Discover College Soccer that I started about four years ago.