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Lake Jackson, Texas

UpNext Athletics NFL Flag Football

A fast, non-contact youth football league for boys and girls, built for skill, confidence, teamwork, and Friday-night-lights energy across Brazoria County.

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Format: 5v5 Flag
Season: Fall 2026
Age Group: 8U Boys + Girls
Location: Brazoswood High
Registration: Opens Aug. 1
Start Date: Oct. 24 tentative

Registration opens August 1 for Fall 2026 NFL Flag. 8U boys and girls have a tentative start date of October 24. More details to come.

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Registration Update

Fall 2026 8U NFL Flag updates for parents.

This league will be run by former NFL player Cody Glenn and family, with games played at Brazoswood High School. Registration opens August 1, 2026, with a tentative start date of October 24, 2026. More details to come.

Who can play: 8U boys and girls
Registration opens: August 1, 2026
Tentative start: October 24, 2026
Game site: Brazoswood High School

Fall 2026 More details will be sent to families as registration opens and teams are finalized.

UpNext Athletics NFL Flag

8U boys and girls age group
Registration opens August 1
Tentative start date October 24
Games at Brazoswood High School
More details to come by email

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About Us

About UpNext Athletics

UpNext Athletics was created to give young athletes a place to grow, compete, and prepare for the next level. We offer youth flag football, performance training, athlete development, and custom team merchandise.

Our goal is to build more than athletes. We build confidence, discipline, leadership, and character.

Whether your child is just getting started or ready to take the next step, UpNext Athletics is here to help them grow.

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.

Former NFL player Cody Glenn in football uniform

Community Led League

Run by former NFL player Cody Glenn and family.

UpNext Athletics NFL Flag brings real football experience, family leadership, and a positive game-day environment to Lake Jackson and the surrounding communities.

Boys and girls welcome A league built for every young athlete ready to learn, compete, and have fun.

Brazoswood High School Games will be played at Brazoswood High School.

NFL experience Guided by Cody Glenn's football background and the UpNext Athletics family.

NFL Flag Energy

Real football fundamentals. No tackling required.

Players learn spacing, route running, passing, defense, flag pulling, and sportsmanship in a game that keeps everyone moving.

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.