TAMPA, FL — On August 8, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation awarded four $5,000 scholarships as part of the Bucks Girls in Football Scholarship Program. Scholarships were given to freshmen attending her accredited four-year college. Applicants must play organized high school football (tackle, flag, touch), maintain his 3.0 GPA or better on the 4.0 scale, and see how their future career path will positively impact the sports industry. You should have written a short essay explaining. 2022 will be his third year on his Bucs Scholarship Program.
This year’s winners are Elle Bohlman (Carmel, CA – University of Notre Dame), Jairis Gomez (Bradenton – Florida State University), Kaylen Thomas (Brentwood, Tennessee – Mount Saint Mary’s University), Olivia Zorrilla (Riverview – Florida) State University). ).
The popularity of girls flag football is spreading rapidly across the country. This class of college freshmen is part of the foundation of a sport with a bright future.
“At first people were like, ‘Oh, this is just girls flag football.’ Now they’re like, ‘Oh! It’s girls flag football!’ “It’s crazy how it’s growing,” Gomez said. It’s like super cool.”
Solira said it’s important for young women to have role models in sports. That way they can continue to follow in the footsteps of those who have played before.
“I can get there. It’s not impossible. It’s not out of reach,” she said. “When you see people who are already there, you know you can get there now. There are other ways to do it, especially considering how far we’ve come.”
Tara Battiato, vice president of community impact at Bucs, said Bucs is proud to be a franchise known for its focus on inclusion and diversity.
“To be able to oversee the department and come up with all the programs that push this needle forward for these girls and women, and bring true equality not just in the NFL, but in all sports, is absolutely incredible. ”
Bollman said receiving scholarships based on his love of football and sports is an indication of the direction the NFL is headed.
“The NFL is such a big organization. We really care about women and sports and football.
Thomas played flag football and rugby in high school and continued his rugby career with Mount St Mary’s. She’s Assistant to the Bucks Her Defensive Her Line Her Coach Lori is a big inspiration, she said.
“Only women in sports, growing up in general, inspired me. I want to be a physiotherapist, or trainer, for a football team,” Thomas added. , seeing other women can do it.It’s really amazing to see how the sport is growing.”
This year’s scholarship recipients have goals ranging from psychology to management. They want to continue leading the way for young women to pursue careers in sports.
“In general, sports are no longer gender-based,” Gomez added. “Anyone can participate. Just be passionate and have fun.”
“The girls in the NFL are just showing all women in America that they can do whatever they want,” Bollman said.
“I can actually do this,” Solira continued. increase.”
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