By Mason Byers
Staff Writer
The Cactus Cup has added another playmaker to the team.
Hypamark and the Cactus Cup Girls' Flag Football League are proud to announce their partnership with scoutSMART for the inaugural season. The addition of scoutSMART to the league will provide more professionalism and greater opportunities for athletes.
Every player in the Cactus Cup will now have their own scoutSMART profile. This will include things such as player statistics and film from games. This allows college coaches to look at every player in the Cactus Cup, and present offers to the athletes to play at the next level.
The CEO and founder of scoutSMART, Diane Bloodworth, is excited to partner with the Cactus Cup in order to help athletes find homes after high school.
“At scoutSMART, we are passionate about helping coaches build winning teams and empowering young female athletes to reach the next level,” said Bloodworth. “This partnership reflects our dedication to supporting the next generation of talent and fostering the growth of girls’ flag football.”
With the combined efforts of scoutSMART and the Cactus Cup, they will help create new opportunities for the female athletes and evolve the sport of flag football.
What is scoutSMART?
scoutSMART is a scouting tool used by athletes and coaches to help athletes play their sport of choice beyond high school.
It allows college coaches to easily look at a player's recruiting profile, which will include where they are from, their statistics throughout the season and film.
They have unique insights including the player’s predicted level of play and how they are doing academically. They have analytics that can help coaches figure out if you would fit into their program. It makes it easier for coaches to find the prospects they’re looking for, while also giving the athletes more spotlight and a platform.
What is the Cactus Cup?
The Cactus Cup is the newest 7-on-7 girls flag football league coming this spring.
What makes the Cactus Cup Special?
● Live Draft Event: Athletes experience the excitement of a professional-style draft.
● High-Level Gameplay: 7-on-7 format with NAIA rules.
● Scouting & Recognition: Weekly scouting reports and player highlights to encourage growth.
Key Details
● Early Bird Registration Fee: $275.50 (Regular price: $350)
● Eligibility: Open to middle and high school athletes, including Class of 2025 seniors
● Season Length: 12 weeks (10 weeks of regular season + 2 weeks of playoffs)
● Games & Practices:
1–2 practices per week (schedule depends on your coach after the draft)
1 game per week
Important Dates
● Combine: Saturday, February 15, 2025 (Details coming soon)
● Draft: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 (Details coming soon)
● Season Start: Friday, March 14, 2025
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