USA Football
USA Football is the governing body of American football in the United States. It is the United States' member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), and a recognized sports organization of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. It selects and organizes the U.S. men's national team and the U.S. women's nation team in federation-sanctioned international competition. USA Football is an independent non-profit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, whose mission includes designing and delivering premier educational, development, and competitive programs for American football, including tackle and flag football. It partners with leaders in medicine, child advocacy and athletics to support positive football experience for youth, high school and other amateur players. USA Football was endowed by the National Football League (NFL) and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) in 2002. Coach education and certification Heads Up Football Created by USA Football in 2012, this education and safety program covers fundamental skills and all-sport-relevant athlete health protocols offered nationally. More than 600,000 coach certifications have been completed through the program since 2012. "Nine of the 10 largest U.S. public school districts – and 16 of 20 largest – ... enrolled in the USA Football program" in 2018 on either