TED Talks Daily Touchdown! The flag football movement is here | Troy Vincent Sr.
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Oct 23, 2025 Troy Vincent Sr., a former NFL All-Pro cornerback turned NFL executive, champions the flag football movement as a breakthrough for girls and young women. He highlights the sport's rapid growth and its upcoming debut at the 2028 Olympics, emphasizing its role in promoting inclusivity. Vincent shares personal stories of exclusion in sports while advocating for equal opportunities. He encourages communities to initiate girls' flag programs and discusses the invaluable life skills gained through football, urging listeners to let young women dream and thrive.
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Tracy Williams' Lost Opportunity
- Troy Vincent recounts Tracy Williams, a talented girl from Trenton who stopped getting recruited despite excelling at sports.
- Her opportunity vanished because there was no place for girls on the football field.
His Daughter Losing Access
- Troy Vincent describes his daughter Desiree who loved football but lost access by age 10 despite skill and interest.
- Her brothers continued to play while she couldn't, highlighting systemic gender barriers.
Flag Football's Global Rise
- Flag football has emerged as an inclusive sport played by 20 million people across 100 countries.
- It delivers football's life skills like leadership and grit to young women who previously lacked access.