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| Formation | 2002 |
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| Type | Non-profit |
| Headquarters | Indianapolis, Indiana |
Membership | Free and paid, depending on type |
Official language | English (US) |
Chairman | Raymond T. Odierno |
Key people | Scott Hallenbeck (CEO and Executive Director), |
| Website | usafootball.com |
USA Football is the governing body of American football in the United States.[1] It is the United States' member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF),[2] and a recognized sports organization of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.[3] It selects and organizes the U.S. men's national team and the U.S. women's national team in federation-sanctioned international competition. They also organize the men's and women's flag football teams.
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.[4] It partners with leaders in medicine, child advocacy and athletics to support positive football experience for youth, high school and other amateur players.[5]
USA Football was endowed by the National Football League (NFL) and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) in 2002.
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