Local fosters mentorship & community through Yuma Adult Flag Football League
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A local man is making a difference and bringing mentorship and community through football.
Local dad and mental health advocate Keith Francis was looking for an adult flag football league when he first moved to Yuma. He couldn't find one, so he made a game plan and started his own.
Francis started the Yuma Adult Flag Football group three years ago, and it hasn't stopped growing since.
"Now, we have upwards of 80 guys coming out to play with us each season," said Francis.
Teams of all ages have traveled in state to compete in the league's cash prize tournaments. All with one common thing.
"The love of football," said member Armando Mosqueda. "We play and just meet new people and build a community around."
Mosqueda, a coach for Yuma High School says everyone has become one big family, and it's great seeing his students join the team alongside him.
"It's kind of surreal to watch them grow up. Watched them grow up and play for three years, and then now all of a sudden they're my teammates, and I just get to hang out with them. And it's like a different kind of camaraderie," said Mosqueda.
If you want to join, they provide the flags, but just bring your cleats. You can find more on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
