NEW YORK JETS TO HOST ECAC WOMEN’S COLLEGE FLAG FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY AT METLIFE STADIUM
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Contact: Meghan Gilmore, 973-549-4684, mgilmore@jets.nfl.com
NEW YORK JETS TO HOST ECAC WOMEN’S COLLEGE FLAG FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY AT METLIFE STADIUM
The Betty Wold Johnson Foundation announced in December 2025 a
$1 Million commitment to the ECAC to launch the largest collegiate flag football league in the United States
The New York Jets will host the first-ever Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Women’s Flag Football Media Day on Friday, February 27th, at MetLife Stadium. The inaugural media day will introduce the conference’s 15 teams, players, and coaches to the local and national media. Head coaches and players from participating teams will field questions from the media throughout the program and will be made available for one-on-one interviews.
Kay Adams, host of the NFL daily show, Up & Adams, will emcee the event and moderate a panel discussion which will focus on the continued growth of girl’s and women’s Flag Football in the United States and abroad. Panelists will include Dan Coonan, ECAC Commissioner, Callie Brownson, USA Football Senior Director, High Performance & National Team Operations, and Brianna Hernandez-Sliva, Team USA Flag Football Player.
In December 2025, the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation and the New York Jets announced a $1 million commitment to the ECAC to launch the largest collegiate flag football league in the United States. Gameplay will feature the 7-on-7 format of flag football. Regular season games will be played February through April on campus sites, culminating in the championship game at the Atlantic Health Training Center during the first weekend in May.
For league information, schedules, and standings, please click
here.
WHAT: Jets ECAC Women’s Flag Football League Media Day
WHO: Players and Coaches from ECAC schools: Allegheny*, Centenary, Eastern*, Franciscan*, Kean, LIU, Marymount, Mercy, Mercyhurst*, Montclair State*, Mount St. Mary's,Penn State Schuylkill, Sacred Heart*, St. Joseph's Philly & Wagner* - (* Denotes early school arrival)
Kay Adams, TV Host of
Up & Adams
Dan Coonan, ECAC Commissioner
Callie Brownson, USA Football Senior Director, High Performance & National Team Operations
Brianna Hernandez-Silva Team USA Flag Football Players
WHEN: Friday, February 27th, 2026
TIME: 8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
WHERE: MetLife Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr., East Rutherford, NJ 07073
SCHEDULE:
8:30 AM - Gates Open for Early Schools (7)
9:00 AM - Welcome and Content Explanations
9:15 AM - Content Capture, Locker Room Tour & Media Availability (1-on-1)
10:30 AM - Remaining Schools (8) Arrive
11:00 AM - Welcome and League Announcements
11:15 AM - Panel Discussion
11:45 AM - Media Availability - Stage
1:00 PM - Content Capture, Locker Room Tour & Media Availability (1-on-1)
4:00PM - Departure
** For media interested in covering the event, please contact nyjcommunications@jets.nfl.com to be credentialed **
About ECAC
The ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) is an eighty-eight year-old organization with over 200 members schools across all three NCAA Divisions - I, II and III—that exists to enhance the experience of student-athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics, and provide great value for universities and colleges, by sponsoring championships, leagues, bowl games, tournaments and other competitions throughout the Northeast and beyond. The ECAC also hosts a comprehensive esports program with more than 300 member schools across the country fielding 2500 teams participating in 24 different esports games, streamed live four nights a week.
About Betty Wold Johnson Foundation
The Betty Wold Johnson Foundation is dedicated to honoring the enduring legacy of Betty Wold Johnson — a visionary philanthropist and beloved matriarch of the Johnson family. Guided by her deep compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the dignity of every individual, the Foundation supports initiatives that uplift communities and foster lasting impact across education, public service, arts and sports.
Rooted in Betty Wold Johnson’s lifelong commitment to civic responsibility and the American experience, the Foundation champions access to essential resources such as food, shelter, education, and employment. It invests in innovative programs, scientific research, and cultural institutions that enrich the spirit and strengthen the fabric of society.
From her historic $11 million gift to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center — the largest individual donation in its history — to her steadfast support of the Liberty Science Center, McCarter Theatre, Princeton Hospital, and the Lupus Research Alliance, Ms. Johnson’s philanthropy was as bold as it was personal. Her legacy is one of generosity, grace, and a belief that every life is worthy of dignity and opportunity.
The Foundation continues her work with thoughtful stewardship, cost-effective giving, and a commitment to reaching the greatest number of people with every dollar donated.
About New York Jets
The New York Jets were founded in 1959 as the New York Titans, an original member of the American Football League (AFL). The Jets won Super Bowl III, defeating the NFL’s Baltimore Colts in 1969. In 1970, the franchise joined the National Football League in the historic AFL–NFL merger that set the foundation for today’s league. As part of a commitment to its fan base through innovation and experiences, the team has created initiatives such as, its trailblazing Jets Rewards program, a state-of-the-art mobile app, and 1JD Entertainment, a comprehensive content platform that gives fans greater access to the team across all digital and social platforms. The organization takes great pride in a long-standing, year-round commitment to their community. These programs are funded by the New York Jets Foundation and look to positively influence the lives of young men and women in the tri-state area, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The organization supports the efforts of the Lupus Research Alliance, youth football and numerous established charitable organizations and causes sponsored by the NFL. The New York Jets play in MetLife Stadium, which opened in 2010, and are headquartered at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey. For more information about the New York Jets visit
www.newyorkjets.com.