Story Written by Damon Cook @ CHSAANow.com
AURORA, Colo. — Mountain Vista finished the regular season with an undefeated 15-0 record. The Golden Eagles have five shutouts and have scored more than 40 points in six games. With the first ever CHSAA sanctioned Flag Football State Championships quickly approaching, coach Dana Srdoc is getting his girls prepped and ready for their first post season.
With a breakout star in quarterback Ariana Akey who has thrown for 65 touchdowns this year, Srdoc and his squad have slotted into the No. 1 seed for the 5A bracket and could be poised to make a run as the inaugural team to win the state title.
All-time record as a flag football coach: 15-0
Record at Mountain Vista: 15-0
Previous Coaching Experience: Lacrosse, Field Hockey and Flag Football
Did you have any idea you would end the regular season undefeated?
I knew I had a good core of girls coming back this year, but I didn’t realize that a girl who didn’t play last year would end up being our star quarterback. She has made a significant difference for our season.
From a coach’s perspective, what has it been like to see growth, not just from your quarterback, but from everyone learning a new sport?
Many of these girls have unique athletic abilities from playing other sports since third or fourth grade. They come in with a solid understanding of competitiveness. My daughters often tell me they wish they had this opportunity in high school. Most girls grow up watching football with their fathers and enjoy the sport. It’s uniquely American and is gaining popularity in Europe, just as soccer is becoming more popular here. It’s rewarding to see these girls enter as novices and then develop quickly, grasping the concepts and excelling.
How do you feel the atmosphere around flag football compares to other sports you’ve coached?
I’ve been a varsity head coach for ThunderRidge and have coached field hockey, as…
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