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. Topics covered in the certification are:
2025 Football Season Calendar
DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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March 24th |
- |
Summer 7on7 Registration Opens |
Online - Visit here |
March 25th |
6:30pm - 8:30pm |
Huddles & Heels Clinic |
Nottingham Forest Club (325 Kickerillo Dr, Houston, TX 77079) |
April 7th |
- |
Registration Opens for Fall Football, Skills Camp, and Speed/Agility Camp |
Online - Visit here |
April 7th |
- |
Registration Opens for Cheer |
Online - Visit here |
April 12th |
9:00am-11:00am |
In-Person Registration - Summer 7on7, Fall Football, Skills Camp, and Parisi Speed/Agility Camp (includes financial aid) |
Academy Sports & Outdoors- Bunker Hill |
May 3rd |
9:00am-11:00am |
In-Person Registration - Summer 7on7 (Late Registration), Fall Football, Skills Camp, and Parisi Speed/Agility Camp (includes financial aid) |
Academy Sports & Outdoors- Bunker Hill |
May 9th |
- |
Summer 7on7 EARLY Registration Closes |
Online |
May 16th |
- |
Summer 7on7 LATE Registration Closes |
Online |
June 6th |
- |
Summer 7on7 Game Night (SBISD High School Coaches Night) |
Spring Branch Education Center Fields (SBEC) |
June 11th |
6:00pm-8:00pm |
In-Person Registration - Fall Football & Summer Camps (includes financial aid) |
Academy Sports & Outdoors- Bunker Hill |
June 13th |
- |
Summer 7on7 Game Night |
Spring Branch Education Center Fields (SBEC) |
June 20th |
- |
Summer 7on7 Game Night |
Spring Branch Education Center Fields (SBEC) |
June 27th |
- |
Summer 7on7 Game Night |
Spring Branch Education Center Fields (SBEC) |
July 16th |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
In-Person Registration - Fall Football & Summer Camps (includes financial aid) |
Academy Sports & Outdoors- Bunker Hill |
July 27th |
6:00pm-7:45pm |
Parisi Speed/Agility Camp Begins (See details at Football Camps link) |
Memorial Middle School (MMS) Fields |
July 28th |
- |
Fall Football EARLY Registration Closes |
Online- Register Here |
August 3rd |
12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Tackle Coaches Meeting - Freshman, Soph, JV, & Varsity |
Nottingham Forest Club (325 Kickerillo Dr, Houston, TX 77079) |
August 3rd |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
Varsity 7on7 Coaches Meeting |
Nottingham Forest Club (325 Kickerillo Dr, Houston, TX 77079) |
August 3rd |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Middle School (7th & 8th Grade) Tackle Coaches Meeting |
Don Coleman Coliseum (1050 Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77079) |
August 3rd |
Skills Camp Begins (7on7 & Tackle) |
Memorial Middle School (MMS) Fields |
|
August 4th |
- |
Fall Football LATE Registration Closes |
Online |
August 9th |
10:00am |
Skills Assessment (JV & Varsity Tackle) & Official Weigh-in (All Tackle Divisions) |
Memorial Middle School (MMS) Fields |
August 9th |
TBD |
Skills Assessment for Varsity 7on7 |
Memorial Middle School (MMS) Fields |
August 10th |
3:00pm - 4:00pm |
JV 7on7 Coaches Meeting |
Nottingham Forest Club (325 Kickerillo Dr, Houston, TX 77079) |
August 10th |
4:00pm - 5:00pm |
Flag Coaches Meeting (Freshman, JV, & Varsity) |
Nottingham Forest Club (325 Kickerillo Dr, Houston, TX 77079) |
August 12th |
6:00pm-10:00pm |
JV & Varsity Tackle Draft Completed & Turned into Division Commissioners |
TBD |
August 13th |
- |
Tackle Practices May Begin |
Various |
August 15th |
- |
Remaining Divisions Teams Announced |
- |
August 16th |
|
Flag & 7on7 Practices May Begin |
Various |
August 23rd |
9:00am - 12:00pm |
Re-Weigh for Players trying to make the Ball Carrier Weight or Max Weight |
Memorial Middle School (MMS) Fields |
TBD |
TBD |
SBMSA Night - SHS |
Tully Stadium (1050 Dairy Ashford St, Houston, TX, 77079) |
TBD |
- |
Cheer Camp |
Houston Elite Cheer (1800 Sherwood Forest St Suite B2) |
TBD |
TBD |
SBMSA Night - NHS vs SWHS |
Tully Stadium (1050 Dairy Ashford St, Houston, TX, 77079) |
September 6th |
- |
Opening Day Celebration |
Various |
September 14th |
- |
Picture Day I |
Memorial Middle School |
September 21st |
- |
Picture Day II |
Memorial Middle School |
TBD |
- |
7th & 8th Grade Games Begin |
- |
TBD |
TBD |
SBMSA Night - MHS |
Tully Stadium (1050 Dairy Ashford St, Houston, TX, 77079) |
November 1st |
- |
End of Regular Season |
- |
November 8th |
- |
Playoffs Week 1 |
Memorial Middle School / Spring Forest Middle School |
November 15th |
- |
Playoffs Week 2 |
SBISD HS Turf Fields / Memorial Middle School |
November 22nd |
- |
Non-Gold Bracket Championship Games & Middle School Rivalry Games |
SBISD HS Turf Fields |
November 23rd |
- |
Gold Bracket Championship Games & Tackle Championship Games |
Tully Stadium (1050 Dairy Ashford St, Houston, TX, 77079) |
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.
Board Officer |
Position |
Email |
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Ricky Ealand |
Program Director |
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Derek Angel |
Assistant Program Director |
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Todd Foss |
Junior Varsity and Varsity Tackle Director |
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Lynton Smith |
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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Stefanie Cribbs |
Cheer Coordinator |
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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 |
|
Galen Dunk |
Player Safety & Coaching Certification / Cards |
|
Kelly Belcher |
Player Safety & Coaching Certification / Cards |
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Grant Butrum |
Uniforms & Football Store |
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Adriana Houlton |
Volunteer Coordinator |
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Kelly Belcher |
Field Crew Coordinator |
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Rob Christy |
All-Stars & Bill Graham Award |
|
Ricky Ealand |
Lion Heart Coaching Award |
|
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: Tuesday, March 25th
Nottingham Forest Club 325 Kickerillo 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
Questions? Contact: Brent Chalmers
[email protected]
Elliott Bridger [email protected]
SBMSA Football Skills Camp
Questions? Contact: Brent Chalmers
[email protected]