About UHSGFA

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Football has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve played, coached, and spent years around the game, but my perspective truly changed when my

daughter started playing. Seeing firsthand how much football can empower, challenge, and inspire young athletes made me realize just how important it is to create

opportunities for girls to compete in this sport.

Unfortunately, Utah doesn’t offer girls’ high school football like other states do—and we’re here to change. That’s why I co-founded the Utah High School Girls Football

Association. Our mission is to build a competitive platform for female athletes, give them the same opportunities as boys, and show the world that football is for everyone. We’re here to grow the game, fight for recognition, and make sure girls in Utah have a place on the field.

As a former football player who was recruited at a young age to play, I believe in establishing a solid foundation for our athletes to grow upon by teaching athletic

fundamentals and developing the skill sets needed to perform at a competitive level. In addition to these building blocks, I promote programs that prioritize good sportsmanship and fair play among our student-athletes, officials, coaches, and parents.

As a football coach since 2000, I’ve worked at Ballard High School as the WR/DB Coach, Central Washington University as the Assistant DB Coach, Bishop Gorman High School as the WR/DB Coach, and at Sierra Vista High School as the WR/ST/DB Coach. I’ve managed all youth sports, activities, and programs for over 5000 participants. I’m looking forward to growing Girls’ Flag football in Utah, to compete locally and nationally

as a sanctioned sport.

After spending more than eight years watching my daughter play flag and tackle football, I’ve become committed to establishing football as a valuable outlet for girls. I’ve

seen firsthand how football helps hundreds of girls find their community and connect with others. As a mother, I’ve watched my daughter grow tremendously in confidence, physical strength, and academically. She’s overcome obstacles playing co-ed tackle,

won two championships, and continues to love playing the game of flag.

I bring over 20 years of experience in administration, human resources, and operations to this organization. My commitment to establishing Girls’ Flag football in Utah as a

sanctioned sport is undeterred and I’m excited to see more girls getting the opportunity to play and connect with each other.

A former three-year starting cornerback at BYU (2001–2004) and free-agent signee with the Atlanta Falcons, Brandon brings a high-level playing and coaching perspective to the growth of girls flag football in Utah.

Brandon is an 18-year veteran of the Salt Lake City Fire Department, where he currently serves as the Health & Wellness Captain, overseeing the department’s physical fitness testing, standards, and training.

He helped establish girls flag football at Park City High School, where the program has grown to 45 athletes and three teams competing through UHSGFA in just its second year.

As Director of Coaching Development, Brandon’s goal is to help build strong coaches, sustainable programs, and a statewide pathway so that every girl in Utah who wants to play high school flag football has access to a team, through the UHSGFA league and school.

Originally from Hilo,Hawaii, I am now living in Provo. I have over 20 years of coaching experience in multiple sports, including football, wrestling and track and field. I am also a certified sports performance, strength and conditioning coach.

I was the former head coach for the Timpview Thunderbirds flag football team in the UHSGFA inaugural season. I am currently the head coach for the Utah Lady Islanders National Travel team.

As the Director of Recruiting it is my goal to get all players to wish to play at the next level the opportunity to interact with coaches and recruiters at the collegiate level.