Amy Stephens joins Nebraska flag football program as director of operations

Amy Stephens has been hired as the director of operations for the Nebraska flag football program. Announced on August 19, 2026, the former Nebraska women’s basketball player and assistant coach is eager to contribute to the development of the program. Stephens played for the Huskers from 1985-89 and also served as head coach at Nebraska-Kearney and Drake. The Nebraska flag football team is currently led by Liz Sowers, with games scheduled at Barbara Hibner Field, which also hosts the Huskers' soccer program. Nebraska is the only school in a Power Four conference to establish a women's flag football team, with potential conference expansion on the horizon.

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