The Harcum College Athletics Department has received a $5,000 grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences to support the development of a Women’s Flag Football program.
With this funding, Harcum is taking a major step toward expanding athletic opportunities for women, aiming to be at the forefront of this fast-growing sport. The Harcum College Women’s Flag Football Team is set to begin practices in the Spring 2026 season, creating an exciting new chapter for women’s athletics. Harcum competes in Region 19 of the NJCAA.
“We believe that participation in sports fosters teamwork, leadership, and resilience — qualities that are not only valuable on the field but also in life beyond college,” said J.J. DeTemple, Director of Athletics at Harcum College. “Our coaching staff is dedicated to providing a supportive and competitive atmosphere where athletes can excel both academically and athletically.”
“The NJCAA Foundation is passionate about the value women’s flag football brings to institutions’ overall growth, the student-athlete experience, and equality across playing fields,” stated Andrew Givens, NJCAA Foundation Executive Director. “This is an opportunity for women of the association to compete at the highest level, and we are fortunate to work hand in hand with NFL FLAG and RCX Sports during this exciting time.”
Harcum is committed to advancing women’s sports and providing student-athletes with the chance to compete at a high level while pursuing their education. Students interested in joining this emerging program are encouraged to complete the recruitment form here. harcum.edu/recruitment.
Learn more at Harcum College. Founded in 1915 as the first college in Pennsylvania authorized to grant associate degrees, Harcum College is a private, residential institution located in Bryn Mawr, a suburb of Philadelphia. Harcum provides both traditional and non-traditional students with outstanding academic, career, and life preparation in an experiential environment utilizing a wide variety of modalities and technology taught by credentialed and experienced faculty. Offering over twenty majors in the allied health sciences, art and design, business, and the social sciences fields, courses are taught at Harcum’s Bryn Mawr campus, at partnership sites, and online. Certificate programs, non-credit courses, and professional development programs are also offered.
