Indianapolis, IND. & Phoenix, ARI. - May 18, 2026 - USA Football, the sport's National Governing Body in the United States and the organization responsible for creating and leading Team USA Football®, today announced a partnership with Exos, the global leader in human performance. As the Official High Performance Provider of the U.S. Flag National Teams, Exos will support USA Football's men's and women's athletes as they prepare for the 2026 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Flag Football World Championships.
Exos is working alongside the U.S. National Teams on-site at the Chula Vista Elite Training Center, providing elite-level athletic training, personalized coaching and performance programming in the leadup to the IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Düsseldorf, Germany. The partnership also includes year-round remote programming to ensure athletes have continuous support no matter where they train.
"Preparing our U.S. National Teams to compete for gold demands the best resources available. Exos is helping to elevate our preparation as we look ahead to the last world championships before flag football’s Olympic debut," said Eric Mayes, Managing Director of High Performance and National Teams for USA Football. "Exos has built its reputation by getting elite athletes ready for the biggest stages in sport. Having their support as flag football continues to grow ensures we are ready to meet the moment."
Exos has spent more than 30 years developing performance systems for elite athletes. A leader in sports performance, Exos brings proven coaching, technology and training solutions to some of the most competitive environments.
“Flag football is entering an exciting new era of growth and global visibility, and we’re proud to partner with USA Football to help prepare these athletes for the highest levels of competition,” said Mark Verstegen, founder and president of Exos. “By combining on-site support with year-round remote programming, we deliver the same level of personalized coaching, performance insights and preparation that built our reputation for helping athletes perform at their best when it matters most.”
The U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams are both defending IFAF Flag Football World Champions. The 2026 World Championships will mark another milestone in the sport's rapid global growth before flag football's Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
About USA Football: USA Football is the National Governing Body (NGB) for American Football in the United States and the sole U.S. member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF), the international governing body for the sport of American football. USA Football selects, trains and leads Team USA Football® in tackle and flag football disciplines, while delivering world-class football development resources, sport standards and competitive opportunities to empower athletes at every level. USA Football is committed to ensuring every athlete has access to develop and compete in the game through safer, inclusive and innovative pathways. For more information, visit usafootball.com.
About Exos: Exos sets the standard in human performance, from corporate wellness to innovative technology and athletic training. Built on 30-plus years of coaching elite athletes and corporate employees, Exos applies proven performance systems from the highest levels of sport to real-world challenges. Its programs build the strength, energy, and resilience people need to show up at their best. Today, more than 2,700 team members are trusted by Fortune 100 companies, professional athletes, and leaders across industries to elevate individual potential and transform organizational culture. For more information, visit teamexos.com.
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