Sandi James

Coach, WFA D.C.Divas; Head Coach, Flag Football, Mount St. Mary’s University

Sandi James is a professional tackle football player, with a decade of experience between the Baltimore Nighthawks and her current team, the DC Divas, a member of the Women’s Football Alliance. Fluctuating between the offensive and defensive line, James is presently working on the defensive side of the ball while also serving as a team captain.

She is currently the first ever Head Coach for Flag Football at Mount St. Mary’s University, a Division 1 program. The first on the East Coast and the second in the country. 

In addition to her playing career, James gained coaching experience as head coach of the Divas’ PowHERful Camps, providing instruction in a two-month camp for girls 8-16. She also has seven years’ experience working with the NFL’s Play 60 Camps, assisting coaches in activities and supervision for children 8-17.

James also competed in basketball before her career in football, earning an opportunity to play at the collegiate level for Wake Forest University. Standing 6 foot, 6 inches in height, James was the tallest player to play for the Demon Deacons at the time of her recruitment.

Along with her experience on the gridiron and basketball court, James has competed in pageants. In 2023, she was in the Royal Court for the Ms. Full Figured D.M.V. Pageant. Crowned as Cover Girl 2023, James became the first women’s tackle football player to earn the recognition.