Youth flag football player running with the ball

Lake Jackson, Texas

UpNext Athletics NFL FLAG Football

Registration is open now for a safe, competitive youth flag football season led by former NFL player and current high school football coach Cody Glenn.

Format: 5v5 Flag
Season: Fall 2026
Divisions: 1st-4th Grade
Location: Brazoswood High
Registration: Open Now
Start Date: October 24, 2026

Registration is open now for Fall 2026 NFL FLAG. Games start October 24, 2026. Divisions include 1st-2nd Grade Co-Ed, 3rd-4th Grade Boys, and 3rd-4th Grade Girls.

Registration Open Now

Fall 2026 UpNext Athletics NFL FLAG registration is open.

UpNext Athletics is a Lake Jackson-based youth sports organization committed to developing young athletes through quality coaching, organized competition, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character development.

The NFL FLAG Football League gives children a safe, positive, and competitive way to learn football without tackle contact. The league is operated by former NFL player and current high school football coach Cody Glenn.

Grade divisions: 1st-2nd Co-Ed, 3rd-4th Boys, 3rd-4th Girls
Registration: Open now through PlayMetrics
Games start: October 24, 2026
Game site: Brazoswood High School

Our Youth. Our Future. All official schedules, rosters, team communication, updates, and announcements will be provided through PlayMetrics.

Season at a glance

Organized NFL FLAG football games
Age-appropriate coaching and skill development
Official NFL team-branded jerseys and equipment
Certified officials
Safe, family-friendly game-day environment
Teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship

Next Step

Secure your spot today

Families can register now through PlayMetrics. Teams, rosters, coach contact information, and the complete season schedule will be shared after registration closes.

Registration Open

Secure your spot for October 24.

Families can register now for UpNext Athletics NFL FLAG in Lake Jackson. Players will receive official NFL team-branded jerseys and equipment, and team details will be shared through PlayMetrics after registration closes.

About Us

About UpNext Athletics

Our NFL FLAG Football League provides children with a safe, positive, and competitive environment to learn football without the contact associated with tackle football.

The league is operated by former NFL player and current high school football coach Cody Glenn. Our mission is simple: Our Youth. Our Future.

Our Youth. Our Future.

Youth flag football A positive place for young athletes to learn, compete, and enjoy the game.

Performance training Training built around movement, confidence, discipline, and preparation.

Athlete development Helping kids grow as players, leaders, teammates, and people.

Team merchandise Custom gear and apparel for teams, families, and supporters.

Local Footprint

Serving Lake Jackson and the surrounding communities.

UpNext Athletics is building a boys and girls league for families across Lake Jackson, Clute, Richwood, Freeport, Angleton, Brazoria, Surfside, West Columbia, and nearby areas.

Games will be played at Brazoswood High School, giving families a familiar Lake Jackson-area home base with clear parking, check-in, and game-day flow.