Flag Football Training

Whether you're aiming for a spot on our team or looking to elevate your performance, we invite you to experience top-tier training in a positive and competitive environment led by our Manakoa Flag Football Head Coach, Chris Jackson.

Coach Chris Jackson brings over a decade of competitive playing and coaching experience to the field. After playing collegiate football at Laney College, he continued his career in semi-professional football with the Pacifica Islanders and South Bay Outlaws.

Today, Coach Chris is dedicated to growing the game of girls' flag football. As Head Coach of Bancroft Middle School, he led the program to a #1 finish in the SACMAL League (7-0-1) during the 2025-26 season. He also serves as Head Coach of Manakoa Girls Flag Football, where he continues to develop young female athletes through skill development, teamwork, and confidence-building.

As the father of two accomplished young female athletes, Chris understands that great coaching extends beyond the scoreboard. His training emphasizes strong fundamentals, football IQ, discipline, leadership, and helping every athlete believe in their own potential. Known for his high energy and hands-on coaching style, he actively demonstrates drills and techniques alongside his athletes, creating an engaging environment where players learn by doing.

Whether working with athletes picking up a football for the first time or helping experienced players elevate their game, Coach Chris is passionate about empowering the next generation of female athletes and helping grow girls' flag football one player at a time.