Football
About SBMSA Football
The Football Program accepts boys and girls from kindergarten through 8th grade. Our age-based divisions use April 30th as the cutoff date each year.
Each division has rules requiring playing time for each player, limiting the amount of time a team can practice, and generally promoting good sportsmanship.
Practice locations are determined by the team’s head coach. Typically, the head coach will practice in a location in close proximity to where they and a majority of their players live. Traditional areas/fields in which head coaches practice are at elementary and middle schools.
FALL Practices typically begin about when SBISD school begins (i.e. mid to late August). Games will be once a week starting in September with the regular season ending at the end of October. Playoffs are approximately three weeks lasting through about mid-November.
SBMSA Spirit
Spirit is offered to participants who are in 2nd – 6th Grade.
If you are looking for more information about this program, visit the Spirit page here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Freshman Flag – 5 Year Olds (Generally Kindergarteners)
- JV Flag – 6 Year Olds (Generally 1st Graders)
- Varsity Flag – 7 Year Olds (Generally 2nd Graders)
- Freshman Tackle – 8 Year Olds (Generally 3rd Graders)
- Sophomore Tackle – 9 Year Olds (Generally 4th Graders)
- JV Tackle – 10 Year Olds (Generally 5th Graders)
- Varsity Tackle – 11 Year Olds (Generally 6th Graders)
- JV 7on7 – 8 & 9 Year Olds (Generally 3rd & 4th Graders)
- Varsity 7on7 – 10 & 11 Year Olds (Generally 5th & 6th Graders)
- Flag – 1 to 2 Practices per week & 1 Game a Week
- 7on7 – 1 to 2 Practices per week & 1 Game a Week
- Tackle – 2 to 3 Practices a week & 1 Game a Week
- Flag – 1 Game per week. Could be during the week or on Saturday. Typically at the SBMSA Fields at MMS.
- 7on7 – 1 Game per week. Could be during the week or on Saturday. Typically at the SBMSA Fields at MMS or SFMS.
- Tackle – 1 Game per week. On Saturday’s. Typically at the SBMSA Fields at MMS (Freshman & Sophomore) or SFMS (JV & Varsity).
- Level 1 – Rising 3rd & 4th Graders
- Level 2 – Rising 5th & 6th Graders
- Level 3 – Rising 7th & 8th Graders
Games are typically played at Grob Stadium or the SBMSA Fields across the parking lot from Grob Stadium.
Below is more information regarding SBMSA’s Football Program. For further details please see our complete rules here.
Football Seasons & Leagues
- Summer 7on7 Football
- Fall 7on7 Passing Football
- Fall Flag Football
- Fall Tackle Football
Football Health & Safety - USA Football Certification
All Football Coaches, no matter what League or Age, are required to complete the annual USA Football Certification. The USA Football Certification aids coaches in the understanding and execution of age-appropriate methods for improved safety in practices, drills and games. All of our efforts have a central focus on building the safest possible environment so that players can build their skills while fueling their passion and joy of football.
Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association
Football Board of Directors
Meet the Spring Branch-Memorial Sports Association Football board of directors. Primary board positions can be found in the table below and all other positions can be found at the links below.
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Board Officer
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Position
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Email
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Ricky Ealand |
Program Director |
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Derek Angel |
Assistant Program Director |
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Lynton Smith |
Junior Varsity and Varsity Tackle Director |
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Ben Bowman |
Freshman and Sophomore Tackle Director |
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Rob Christy |
Middle School Tackle Director |
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Drew Eckhardt |
Flag Director |
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Nathan Goff |
7on7 Director |
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Vallery Geiger |
Cheer Coordinator |
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Somer Garza |
Cheer Coordinator |
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Kristen Hernandez |
Community Outreach Director |
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Brandon Hernandez |
Community Outreach Director |
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Tyler Smith |
VYPE / Film Coordinator |
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Brent Chalmers |
SBMSA Football Summer Camps & Skills Assessment |
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Elliott Bridger |
SBMSA Football Summer Camps & Skills Assessment |
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Jason Kates |
Sportsmanship |
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Galen Dunk |
Player Safety & Coaching Certification / Cards |
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Kelly Belcher |
Player Safety & Coaching Certification / Cards |
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Grant Butrum |
Uniforms & Football Store |
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Natalie Ealand |
Volunteer Coordinator |
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Kelly Belcher |
Field Crew Coordinator |
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Rob Christy |
All-Stars & Bill Graham Award |
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Derek Angel |
Lion Heart Coaching Award |
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Murphy Graham |
SBMSA Football Alumni Director |
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Jim Mosley |
SBMSA Football Historian |
Football Camps
SBMSA Huddles & Heels Clinic
The SBMSA Huddles & Heels Clinic for Moms is facilitated by the SBMSA Football Board. It is open to all Moms of Current or Potential SBMSA Football Players.
Clinic Details: Thursday, March 5th
Memorial Forest Club
12122 Memorial Dr. 77024
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
(Beverages will be served)
Guest Speakers: SBMSA Football Board, Dr. Mark Adickes of The Orthopedic Sports Clinic, & Parents of Former Players
Topics: League Overview, Player Safety, Testimonials from Parents of Current & Former Players.
Click here to register
Click here for flyer
SBMSA Speed Agility Camp
7/29 from 6:00 PM – 7:40 PM each evening) with each day including the following sessions:
Questions? Contact: Brent Chalmers
[email protected]
Elliott Bridger [email protected]
SBMSA Football Skills Camp
Questions? Contact: Brent Chalmers
[email protected]
