FALL 2020 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!! Our upcoming Fall 2020 Season guarantees (COVID-19 regulations permitting) each player 8 games, including playoffs! Our season this Fall will be at Daly Field on Nonantum Road and/or Highlands Field in Newton, MA. Games take less than 1 hour and will be held Sundays between 9:00am and 5:00 pm. All previous NAFFL seasons have SOLD OUT and we have adapted our protocols to meet all local and state COVID-19 safety regulations. This means we may have fewer spots available, so please register now for safe, fun, and competitive NFL Flag Football!!
Meet the Newton Area Flag Football League Executive Staff
Jacob Groshek
Founder Jacob has spent his life in athletics, and was co-MVP of his varsity basketball team in high school. Since then he has coached youth football, basketball, and flag football in the Boston area. He has led several teams to undefeated seasons and to league championships. When he isn't coaching youth sports, playing basketball or flag football himself, he researches the effects of social and mobile media use. |
Steve Pollard
Head of Officiating Steven is a life long lover of sport and he started his journey early on as captain of his high school basketball team in Belmont and continued to excel while playing at New Hampton prep and at Keene State. Steven has also served as coach for community youth in New York and as a mentor at a boys home in Boston. He now referees adult and youth basketball, flag football and lacrosse. He lives in Boston with his family. |
Megan Clough Groshek
Volunteer Megan grew up playing basketball, flag football, soccer, and softball in the Midwest and is now a certified Vinyasa yogi. She previously earned a Master's degree in student affairs and has worked at several universities to help first generation, international, and at-risk students succeed. She volunteers at the registration desk of the Newton Area Flag Football League. |
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Ian Gallaugher
Field Director and Player Coordinator Ian Gallaugher has been coaching in the NAFFL since the league began. He coaches multiple teams in the league including one of their U12 all-star teams at a tournament this summer. Ian previously coached summer camps for flag football and other sports from 2013 to 2018. He also played NFL Flag football himself for over 7 years. Ian is looking forward to developing the sport in the Newton area while sharing his knowledge and love of the game with new players. He is a sophomore at Boston College studying political science. |
Christian Quiqley
Marketing Lead Christian Quigley is a senior bio-medical marketing major at Quinnipiac University. He is an avid runner, having run one full and six half marathons. He has played baseball, golf, football, and basketball his whole life and is currently playing in an amateur baseball league, where he has twice been selected as an all star. He is a 2016 graduate of Newton North High School who loves nature and being outdoors. Christian is looking forward to helping the Newton Area Flag Football League grow and thrive in his hometown. |
Abe Shahrooz
Director of Logistics and Engagement Abe Shahrooz has been around sports his entire life. Whether he is playing or watching, sports have always been a key aspect of his life. Over the years he has trained and coached basketball players in one-on-one and small group settings. He grew up in Newton and graduated from Newton North High School. He currently attends Bentley University where he is studying business. Abe is new to the Newton Area Flag Football League this season but is eager to work with the players and families in managing logistics and chairing the registration desk. |