North Central Missouri College is proud to announce the hiring of Aulden Knight II as the first-ever Head Coach of the newly launched women's flag football program. Knight will lead the Pirates into their inaugural season of competition in 2025-26, laying the foundation for a new era in NCMC athletics.

NCMC Athletic Director Nate Gamet expressed his enthusiasm for the new hire, stating, "I am very excited to have Aulden on board for the beginning of NCMC's flag football journey. We had several qualified candidates, but Aulden stood out as the person that could take the program from an idea to a reality. Aulden brings a lot of energy and excitement and is a perfect fit for what the program needs to get up and running. We are proud to have him as part of the NCMC Family."

Knight joins NCMC with a passion for the sport, coupled with his leadership skills, which will be instrumental in building a competitive and successful program. As the program's first head coach, he will oversee recruitment, player development, and game strategy as NCMC prepares to make its mark in collegiate women's flag football.

Women's flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports at the collegiate level, and NCMC's addition of the program demonstrates the school's commitment to expanding athletic opportunities for student-athletes. The Pirates will begin competition in the 2025-26 season, with recruitment of players currently underway. 

Pictured: Aulden Knight II