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Flag Football is the fastest growing youth sport in America because it is safe, competitive, and fun!  Divisions are available for kids ages 5-14. All games are coached, refereed and scored.  Playoffs and championship games are included.

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We are currently seeking coaches, referees, and administrative staff to assist on game days.  Children of volunteers receive discounted registration fees at the conclusion of the season.

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About the Newton Area Flag Football League

Jacob Groshek
Commissioner
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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, playing basketball, or founding youth sports leagues, he works at Boston University as an Associate Professor in the College of Communication.

Brian Arrington
Coaching Coordinator
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Brian Arrington has been coaching youth football since 1997. Brian previously ran the Everett League for North Shore Flag Football and has recently been taking his travel teams to New York, New Jersey and Texas to play in NFL flag football tournaments.  He has attended several football coaching clinics and is certified in concussion protocol and coaching tactics. His knowledge of the game of football is quite vast and he contributes to coaching several teams and providing advice to coaches in the NAFFL. 

 Megan Clough Groshek
Director of Programming 
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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 Brandeis University and Boston University to help first generation, international, and at-risk students succeed.  She runs all the administration and outreach functions as well as managing the registration desk of the Newton Area Flag Football League.

​​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.

Laurie Moran
Parent Liason

Laurie played many sports when she was growing up. This passion even carried into her collegiate years with lacrosse and intramural sports. She still enjoys playing golf, tennis, basketball, touch football and going on hikes with her husband and kids. Laurie is a first grade teacher who regularly encourages her students to exercise both their minds and bodies throughout the day.