The camp runs July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or a half-day option ending at 12.

Led by Mercy University Head Coach Michael Perrota, the camp is built for athletes of all experience levels looking to improve their skills, build confidence, make friends, and learn the game in an exciting, positive environment. Players will work on quarterback play, route running, defense, speed and agility, football IQ, and live game action throughout the week.

Whether it’s your first time picking up a football or you already love competing, this camp is all about energy, teamwork, and creating a great summer experience around the fastest-growing sport in the country.

Train hard. Compete harder. Have fun doing it.

See you at camp!

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Garfield, NJ. — Two growing names in the Northeast flag football scene are joining forces this summer as Elevate Flag Football Camp, a four-day instructional experience designed to help young athletes sharpen their skills while learning directly from college-level coaches and players.

The camp, scheduled for June 29 through July 2 at Garfield High School, is led by Don Sellari, Associate Head Women’s Flag Football coach at Montclair State University, alongside Michael Perrota, head women’s flag football coach at Mercy University. It is open to players from any area.

The partnership represents a unique collaboration between two programs helping shape the rapid growth of girls’ flag football in New Jersey and beyond. While the camp will feature instruction from coaches and college athletes from both universities, much of the spotlight centers around Sellari and the remarkable early success of Montclair State’s women’s flag football program.

In just its debut season, Montclair State quickly emerged as one of the nation’s top programs, ranked as high as No. 19 in the national ranking in the Women’s College Flag Football Top 25 Poll by WomensCollegeFlagFootball.com. The Red Hawks finished the regular season with an impressive 12-1 overall record, including a perfect 8-0 mark at home, establishing themselves as one of the fastest-rising programs in collegiate flag football.

Sellari, a former Rutgers University linebacker, said the camp is designed to provide more than just drills and competition.

“This is about creating opportunities and helping young athletes understand where the game can take them,” Sellari said. “Girls flag football is growing at an incredible rate, and we want players to experience high-level coaching, learn the fundamentals the right way, and see firsthand what college flag football looks like.”

The camp will feature two divisions

: youth athletes entering grades 5 through 8 and high school athletes entering grades 9 through 12. Participants will receive instruction in quarterback play, route running, defensive coverage, footwork, game strategy, and position-specific development, while also gaining recruiting insight from current college coaches.

Sellari is the owner of Beyond Potential for the past 20 years, specializing in the Alpha Athlete system to maximize explosiveness. Perrota runs the NJTouchdownClub, focusing on camps and position-based training.

Together, the two coaches provide athletes with a complete developmental experience from elite movement and speed training under Sellari to the strategic, system-based football instruction and game concepts emphasized by Perrota.

Together, they develop the athlete and the football IQ.

Perrota said the partnership between the longtime friends reflects a shared mission to grow the sport throughout New Jersey.

“Coach Sellari has helped elevate the visibility of women’s flag football tremendously,” Perrota said. “We want players leaving this camp more confident, more skilled, and more inspired about their future in the game.”

The Elevate Flag Football Camp will run Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Garfield High School Football Field, located at 500 Palisades Avenue in Garfield, N.J.

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About Women’s Flag:

Flag football is experiencing historic growth across both the Northeast and the nation, transforming from a recreational activity into one of the fastest-rising sports for young women. In New Jersey alone, participation has exploded from just a handful of programs a few years ago to more than 140 high schools fielding girls’ flag football teams statewide, with approximately 4,200 athletes now competing across the Garden State. Earlier this month, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) officially voted to sanction girls’ flag football as a varsity high school sport beginning in the 2026-27 school year, making New Jersey the 18th state in the country to officially recognize the sport. The measure passed overwhelmingly by a 311-18 vote, signaling a major shift in the landscape of scholastic athletics.

The momentum is equally strong at the collegiate level. Women’s flag football is now recognized as one of the fastest-growing emerging college sports in America, with more than 200 club and varsity collegiate teams expected to compete nationwide during the 2026 season. The NCAA recently added women’s flag football to its Emerging Sports for Women program, while the NAIA has continued expanding scholarship opportunities and varsity competition. The sport will also make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, further accelerating national investment and visibility.

From the very first practice to the final whistle of the season, this team represented Mercy University with toughness, passion, resilience, and heart. Every player who wore the Mercy jersey helped lay the foundation for this program’s future, and the growth shown throughout the season was truly special to witness.

“I could not be prouder of these women,” said Michael Perrota, head coach of the Mercy Mavericks. “They believed in this program before it had a history, before it had traditions, and before anyone knew what it could become. They showed courage, commitment, and an incredible bond as teammates. What they accomplished this season went far beyond the scoreboard.”

A special thanks to Nicole Solicito for her amazing shots to chronicle the season.

The Mercy Mavericks proudly participated in the ECAC Women’s Flag Football Media Day hosted by the New York Jets on Feb. 27, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, an event that celebrated the continued growth of women’s collegiate flag football and the future of the sport across the Northeast. The experience brought together coaches, administrators, and student-athletes from across the ECAC for a landmark day centered on opportunity, visibility, and advancing women’s athletics.

For the Lady Mavericks, the visit to MetLife Stadium was unforgettable. Walking through one of the most iconic venues in professional sports created a breathtaking and emotional moment for many of the student-athletes, reinforcing how rapidly the sport is growing at the collegiate level. The atmosphere inside the stadium, combined with the opportunity to represent Mercy University on such a major stage, made the event feel like a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the program.

“This was truly groundbreaking for our players and for the future of women’s flag football,” said Michael Perrota, head coach of the Mercy Mavericks. “To stand inside MetLife Stadium alongside other emerging programs and see the support from the New York Jets and the ECAC was incredibly powerful. Our student-athletes felt seen, valued, and inspired. It was one of those moments they will remember for the rest of their lives.”

The event also highlighted the growing partnership among the New York Jets, the ECAC, and participating institutions committed to building sustainable opportunities for female student-athletes. As women’s flag football continues its rapid rise nationwide, the Mercy Mavericks left MetLife Stadium energized and motivated to help shape the sport’s future.

The Betty Wold Johnson Foundation, in partnership with the New York Jets and the ECAC, is helping usher in a transformative new era for women’s collegiate athletics through the creation and expansion of women’s flag football opportunities across the Northeast.

This initiative represents more than the launch of a conference. It is the foundation of a movement designed to provide young women with greater access to higher education, athletic competition, leadership development, and life-changing opportunities through sport.

With the support of the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation and the New York Jets, ECAC institutions are building a competitive platform that will allow student-athletes to compete at a high level while helping colleges and universities grow one of the fastest-rising sports in the country.

“The Jets foundation is certainly one of the leaders of the movement of female flag football,” said Michael Perrota, head coach of the Mercy University Women’s Flag team. “They are leading the way and we are glad to follow.”

Women’s flag football has rapidly emerged as a powerful vehicle for empowerment, inclusion, and opportunity. The ECAC’s commitment signals a major step forward in legitimizing and expanding the sport at the collegiate level, creating new pathways for athletes who aspire to continue competing beyond high school.

The collaboration between the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation, the New York Jets, and the ECAC demonstrates a shared belief in the future of women’s sports and the importance of investing in programs that positively impact students, campuses, and communities.

As participation in girls’ and women’s flag football continues to surge nationwide, this partnership places the ECAC at the forefront of one of the most exciting developments in modern athletics

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Honored to have been reported on by many outlets, including CollegiateFlagFootball.com. It’s been a great ride and experience to be on the ground floor of the movement

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🏈 Ages 7–14 | All Skill Levels Welcome 🏈

This fall, the NFL Girls Flag Football Program kicks off at the Waldwick Superdome – an exciting opportunity for girls to learn the game or elevate their game in a fun, fast-paced, and empowering environment.

Whether you're new to football or already a seasoned player, this program is designed to develop next-level athletes. From route running and flag pulling to game IQ and teamwork, players will gain the skills to become deadly competitors in any league.

🎯 What’s Included:

· NFL Flag-style training led by experienced coaches

· Position-specific skills, speed & agility work, and games/scrimmages

· Official NFL Flag jersey for every participant

· Focus on confidence, communication, and competition

· Opportunity to be selected for our team competing in the NFL Flag Regionals at MetLife Stadium this spring!

📍 Location: Waldwick Superdome, NJ
📅 Starts: September 2025
👧 Ages: 7–14
🔥 Open to all levels – no experience needed!

Let’s build something great together. Train with purpose. Play with pride. And take your shot at MetLife Stadium this spring.

Registration is open!
Be part of the movement. #GirlsFlagFootball #TrainForMetLife

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Turf fields. Air conditioning. And touchdowns in the hot summer sun.

Join us this July for skills, conditioning, scrimmages, and learning the girls flag football game. Time to prepare for the fall season in September!

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This summer, join our exciting NFL Flag Football Girls Clinic at the Superdome Summer Blitz, powered by NFL Flag and the NJ Touchdown Club! Open to all skill levels, the clinic focuses on building core fundamentals like passing, catching, route running, and defense through engaging drills, small-sided games, and fun team challenges. With NFL Flag involved, every participant will receive an official NFL reversible game jersey and experience a pro-level atmosphere designed to boost confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game. It’s the perfect mix of skill-building and summer fun!

Tuesday July 8, 15, 22, 29

Thursday July 10, 17, 24, 31

6pm - 7:30pm

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All female flag players will be eligible to play in the annual regional tournament and will get an official NFL jersey!

Three Camp Opportunities!

Football Co-Ed Fun and Fundamentals. No contact.

The Touchdown Club is partnering up with the Fair Lawn Football Association

Locations:

Center Recreation (14-00 Berdan Avenue) (behind high school)

Cleats are optional but not required. Bring a backpack with water, sunscreen, lunch. Pizza and drinks will be available for purchase or you can bring your own.

Type the word SIBLING if you are signing up a sibling for the camp for a 30 percent discount on your second (or third and fourth child). Yes, you must sign up each individually. Only put in the code for the siblings.

COACHES:

JON PIELA is a math teacher in the Garfield school system and the head coach of the Paramus Catholic wrestling program. He was a high school football captain at Bergen Catholic and a four-year starter for Fordham University. He is the current head coach of the PeeWee program in Fair Lawn.

MIKE PERROTA is a media and communications professor at Mercy University. He was a high school football captain in Nutley and Defensive Player of the Year. He covered various sports for over a decade at the Star-Ledger. He is the current head coach of the Junior level program in Fair Lawn.

DATES:

TOUCHDOWN CLUB FOOTBALL TUNEUP (two days)

Stance, catching, throwing and running. Let's shake off the rust!

JUNE 25-26 (W) and (TH).

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

TOUCHDOWN CLUB DOMINANT DEFENSE FOOTBALL CLINIC (four days)

Basic and Advanced Techniques for all levels. Defensive Position Breakdowns.

June 30 (M), July 1 (T), July 2 (W) to July 3 (TH).

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

TOUCHDOWN CLUB/FLFA TRAINING CAMP

Get a head start on drills, playbook, and terminology.

July 28 (M), July 29 (T), July 30 (W), July 31 (TH)

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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If you have terminology or a playbook, let us know.

So, your season is over, and you want to find out what went wrong, who your breakthrough players were, or what improvements are needed. Send an hour’s worth of video to the NJTouchdownClub and then hop on an hour of Zoom to talk with us and your coaching staff.

Reach out to NJFootballClub@gmail.com to set up an appointment. $250.

Get personalized positional training regardless of your level! Let’s become better football players.

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