The designation further cements the group’s role in roster development for the U.S. men’s and women’s teams in tackle and flag football starting with the 2028 Games, where flag will make its Olympic debut.
The most recent survey of youth sports shows football participation is growing faster than nearly every other sport.
The U.S. Olympic Committee has agreed to make Indianapolis-based USA Football part of its Multi-Sport Organization Council, giving the group access to sports officials that could someday decide to put football in the Olympics.
Indianapolis-based USA Football has assembled a roster of experts to make recommendations about on-field instruction, playing standards, rule changes and practice and safety guidelines.
Part of the legacy project included in Indianapolis' 2018 Super Bowl bid includes building a research and training center and headquarters for USA Football, local bid committee members revealed Tuesday morning.
The St. Louis-based sporting goods manufacturer will be a supplier for America’s national teams and USA Football’s youth football initiatives.
The giant hotel chain is now the official hotel of the Indianapolis-based sports governing body.
As expected, city officials announced Tuesday morning that USA Football will relocate its headquarters to Indianapolis from
Vienna, Va. The move should be complete by August.
Mayor Greg Ballard's office has an announcement scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday to reveal a "major sport's national governing body" that is moving to the city. IBJ reported in February that USA Football was seriously considering moving here.
