Football

Q: What days are games played and where are they played?

Games are played as follows. 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).

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2024 Registration Opens 4/8

Our registration for this year opens on 4/8. This includes Summer 7on7, Fall Football, and Summer Camps.

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SBMSA Football Alumni Group

The purpose of this group is to offer the hundreds of former SBMSA Football players and coaches the opportunity to reconnect and stay informed about the current program. By registering you will receive regular updates regarding the program and information about alumni events, SBMSA Gala’s and important dates for the football season. We are also preserving the programs history by collecting archive materials. Access to this archive will be posted here. Registration is free; please join us.

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Who We Are

About SBMSA Football

The Football Program accepts boys and girls from kindergarten through 8^th grade. Our age-based divisions use April 30^th 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 1^st – 6^th Grade.

If you are looking for more information about this program, visit the Spirit page here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the Age's for Flag Players?

Players are placed in a Division based on their Age as of 4/30 of the Current Year.

Freshman Flag – 5 Year Olds (Generally Kindergarteners)
JV Flag – 6 Year Olds (Generally 1^st Graders)
Varsity Flag – 7 Year Olds (Generally 2^nd Graders)

What are the Age's for Tackle Players?

Players are placed in a Division based on their Age as of 4/30 of the Current Year.

Freshman Tackle – 8 Year Olds (Generally 3^rd Graders)
Sophomore Tackle – 9 Year Olds (Generally 4^th Graders)
JV Tackle – 10 Year Olds (Generally 5^th Graders)
Varsity Tackle – 11 Year Olds (Generally 6^th Graders)

What are the Age's for Fall 7on7 Players?

Players are placed in a Division based on their Age as of 4/30 of the Current Year.

JV 7on7 – 8 & 9 Year Olds (Generally 3^rd & 4^th Graders)
Varsity 7on7 – 10 & 11 Year Olds (Generally 5^th & 6^th Graders)

What are the Days, Times, & Locations of Practices?

Each individual Coach determines the days, times, & locations of their practices. Generally, a coach will try and practice at a school or park that is close to where the children of their team live / go to school.

Examples by League:

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

What days are games played and where are they played?

Games are played as follows.

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).

What are the Age's for Summer 7on7 Players?

Players are placed in a Division based on the Grade they will be in the coming Fall.

Level 1 – Rising 3^rd & 4^th Graders
Level 2 – Rising 5^th & 6^th Graders
Level 3 – Rising 7^th & 8^th Graders

Where are the Summer 7on7 Games Played?

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

Football Gallery

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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:

Health & Safety

Head - Concussions Prevention & Recognition
Heart - Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Heat Related Illnesses
Emergency Action Plans
Levels of Contact (Tackle Coaches)

Tackle Football Fundamentals

Blocking
Defeating Blocks
Shoulder Tackling
Proper Equipment Fitting

Non-Contact Football Fundamentals

Summer Football Leagues and Divisions

Summer 7on7
Football

Questions? Contact: 7on7 Director Mitch Nyveen [email protected]

SBMSA Summer 7on7 Football is for children going into the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grades in the Fall. There will be three divisions as follows:

Level	Grade
Level 1	Incoming 3rd and 4th graders
Level 2	Incoming 5th and 6th graders
Level 3	Incoming 7th and 8th graders

Registration will be from early April through the end of May each year.

Practices start in early June. This is a double header league.

Teams will play two games on Friday night each week of the season.

League games are played over 4 weeks and are anticipated to start mid-June. No games will be played the week of July 4.

Teams will be formed by Coach request and school to the best of the League’s ability.

Fall Football Leagues and Divisions

Fall Flag Football

Questions? Contact: Flag Director Thomas Alleman [email protected]

Each flag team is limited to three (3) hours of practice each week. Players are placed on teams according to the geographic area in which they reside.

Division	Age	Style
Freshman	5	8 Man
Junior Varsity	6	8 Man
Varsity	7	8 Man

Flag games are played on a 45 yard field with each offensive possession starting on the 45 yard line. There are no punts or kicks offs.

Freshman Flag program has approximately 10 to 14 players per team. Games are typically played on Saturday mornings at SBMSA Memorial Middle School Fields.

SBMSA’s Freshman Flag program is very similar to our Junior Varsity Flag program with additional rules specific to the younger age. A few examples include more coaches allowed on the field and shorter game times.

Junior Varsity program has approximately 10 to 14 players per team. Varsity program has approximately 10 to 14 players per team.

Games are typically played on weekdays and/or weekends on SBMSA Memorial Middle School Fields.

Fall 7on7 Passing
League

Questions? Contact: 7on7 Director Mitch Nyveen [email protected]

Division	Age	Style
Junior Varsity	8 & 9	7 Man
Varsity	10, 11, & 12*	7 man

*A player that is 12 years of age AND in 6th grade may be eligible to play in a varsity division.

Each 7on7 team is limited to six (6) hours of practice each week.

Our 7on7 Passing program has approximately 10 to 14 players per team.

7on7 games are played on a 45 yard field with each offensive possession starting on the 45 yard line. There are no punts or kick offs.

JV 7on7 program places players on teams according to the geographic area in which they reside.

Varsity 7on7 Program places players on teams by a Draft.

Games are typically played on weekdays and/or weekends on SBMSA Memorial Middle School / Spring Forest Middle School Fields.

Fall Tackle Football

Questions? Contact: Tackle Directors Derek Angel [email protected] & Todd Foss [email protected]

Level	Age	Style	Max Ball Carrier Weight
Freshman	8 (Generally 3rd Grade)	8 Man	85 Pounds
Sophomore	9 (Generally 4th Grade)	8 Man	95 Pounds
Junior Varsity	10 (Generally 5th Grade)	11 Man	105 Pounds
Varsity	11 (Generally 6th Grade)	11 Man	125 Pounds

*A player that is 12 years of age AND in 6th grade may be eligible to play in a varsity division.

Freshman & Sophomore Tackle

An 8 Man Football with approximately 12 to 15 players per team. Players will be placed on teams according to the geographic area in which they reside.

Games are played on weekdays and/or weekends at SBMSA Memorial Middle School Fields.

Eight Man Tackle Football is very similar to the traditional 11 Man game. However, it is a simpler game for both players and coaches allowing the focus to be more on the fundamentals of the game. An example of some of the differences with SBMSA’s 11 Man Tackle Football…

No kick offs

Offense

Two less offensive lineman and one less back
Limitation on certain offensive formations (e.g. no more than two players outside of the guards on one side)
No quarterback sneaks
A forward pass play must be attempted at least every seven (7) offensive plays per possession

Defense

No defensive position restrictions based on player weight
May not have more than one less defensive lineman than offensive down-linemen
May not cover up the center
Required spacing from the line of scrimmage for all non-defensive linemen

JV & Varsity Tackle

Our Varsity Tackle programs are 11 Man Football with approximately 16 to 22 players per team. Players will be placed on teams via a draft. The Football Board will determine the draft pools, skills evaluation and draft process, and the number of teams in each pool after registration is complete.

Games are typically played on weekends at SBMSA Spring Forest Middle School Fields.

SBMSA 11 Man Football follows a combination of UIL and NCAA Rules with some exceptions. An example of some of the exceptions are…

• No blocking below the waist

Fall Middle School Supplemental Season

Questions? Contact: Middle School Tackle Director Rob Christy [email protected]

Level	Style
7th Grade	11 Man
8th Grade	11 Man

Must be a current student at an SBISD Middle School AND a participant on the Middle School Football Team in order to participate in the SBMSA Middle School Supplemental Season (Cornerstone and WAIS Students are Eligible to participate)

Our 7^th & 8^th grade programs are 11 Man Football with approximately 16 to 22 players per team. Players will be placed on teams / draft pools based on the SBISD High School they are Zoned to / Plan to attend. The Football Board will determine the draft pools, skills evaluation and draft process, and the number of teams in each pool after registration is complete.

Teams will be taught and run the Offensive & Defensive schemes for the SBISD High School they will attend. SBMSA 7^th & 8^th Grade Teams will practice once a week during the SBISD Football Season and then will be limited to 3 practices a week after the SBISD Football Season is finished. SBMSA 7^th & 8^th Grade Teams will begin playing games post SBISD Football Season with the final games taking place before Thanksgiving.

Games locations & day of the week still TBD.

SBMSA 7^th & 8^th Grade Football follows a combination of UIL and NCAA Rules with some exceptions. An example of some of the exceptions are…

• No blocking below the waist

• No Kickoffs

2024 Football Season Calendar

DATE	TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
TBD	TBD	Football Board Meeting	TBD
March 26th	7pm - 9pm	Huddles & Heels Clinic	The Forrest Club (9950 Memorial Drive 77024)
April 8th	-	Registration Opens for Summer 7on7, Fall Football, and Skills & Speed Camps	Online - Visit Here
April 8th	-	Registration Opens for Cheer	Online - Visit Here
April 20th	9:00am-11:00am	In-Person Registration - Fall Football & Summer Camps (includes financial aid)	Academy Sports & Outdoors- Bunker Hill
May 11th	9:00am-11:00am	In-Person Registration - Fall Football & Summer Camps (includes financial aid)	Academy Sports & Outdoors- Bunker Hill
May 31st	-	Summer 7on7 Registation Closes	Online - Visit Here
June 12th	6:00pm-8:00pm	In-Person Registration - Fall Football & Summer Camps (includes financial aid)	Academy Sports & Outdoors- Bunker Hill
June 21st	-	Summer 7on7 Game Night (SBISD High School Coaches Night)	Spring Branch Education Center Fields (SBEC)
June 28th	-	Summer 7on7 Game Night	Spring Branch Education Center Fields (SBEC)
July 12th	-	Summer 7on7 Game Night	Spring Branch Education Center Fields (SBEC)
July 17th	6:00pm - 8:00pm	In-Person Registration - Fall Football & Summer Camps (includes financial aid)	Academy Sports & Outdoors- Bunker Hill
July 19th	-	Summer 7on7 Game Night	Spring Branch Education Center Fields (SBEC)
July 28th	6:00pm-7:45pm	Parisi Speed & Agility Camp Begins (See details at Football Camps link)	Memorial Middle School (MMS) Fields
July 29th	-	Fall Football EARLY Registration Ends	Online- Register Here
August 4th	12pm - 1:30pm	Tackle Coaches Meeting - Freshman, Soph, JV, & Varsity	Nottingham Forest Club (325 Kickerillo Dr, Houston, TX 77079)
August 4th	1:30pm - 2:30pm	Varsity 7on7 Coaches Meeting	Nottingham Forest Club (325 Kickerillo Dr, Houston, TX 77079)
August 4th	2:00pm - 4:00pm	Middle School (7th & 8th Grade) Tackle Coaches Meeting	Don Coleman Coliseum (1050 Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77079)
August 4th	See Details Here	Skills Camp Begins (7on7 & Tackle)	Memorial Middle School (MMS) Fields
August 4th	-	Fall Football Registration Closes	Online- Register Here
August 10th	10:00am	Skills Assessment (JV & Varsity Tackle) & Official Weigh-in (All Tackle Divisions)	Memorial Middle School (MMS) Fields
August 10th	TBD	Skills Assessment for Varsity 7on7	Memorial Middle School (MMS) Fields
August 11th	3pm - 4pm	JV 7on7 Coaches Meeting	Nottingham Forest Club (325 Kickerillo Dr, Houston, TX 77079)
August 11th	4pm - 5pm	Flag Coaches Meeting (Freshman, JV, & Varsity)	Nottingham Forest Club (325 Kickerillo Dr, Houston, TX 77079)
August 13th	6:00pm-10:00pm	JV & Varsity Tackle Draft Completed & Turned into Division Commissioners	TBD
August 14th	See Details Here	Tackle Practices May Begin	Various
August 16th	-	Remaining Divisions Teams Announced	-
August 17th	See Details Here	Flag & 7on7 Practices May Begin	Various
August 22nd	-	Re-Weight for Players trying to make the Ball Carrier Weight or Max Weight	Memorial Middle School (MMS) Fields
August 29th	6:30pm	SBMSA Night - SHS	Tully Stadium (1050 Dairy Ashford St, Houston, TX, 77079)
TBD	-	Cheer Camp	Houston Elite Cheer (1800 Sherwood Forest St Suite B2)
September 6th	7:00pm	SBMSA Night - NHS vs SWHS	Tully Stadium (1050 Dairy Ashford St, Houston, TX, 77079)
September 7th	-	Opening Day Celebration	Various
September 15th	-	Picture Day I	Memorial Middle School
September 22nd	-	Picture Day II	Memorial Middle School
TBD	-	7th & 8th Grade Games Begin	-
October 11th	7:00pm	SBMSA Night - MHS	Tully Stadium (1050 Dairy Ashford St, Houston, TX, 77079)
November 2nd	-	End of Regular Season	-
November 9th	-	Playoffs Week 1	Memorial Middle School / Spring Forest Middle School
November 16th	-	Playoffs Week 2	SBISD HS Turf Fields / Memorial Middle School
November 23rd	-	Non-Gold Bracket Championship Games & Middle School Rivalry Games	SBISD HS Turf Fields
November 24th	-	Gold Bracket Championship Games & Tackle Championship Games	Tully Stadium

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
Chris Thompson	Program Director	Email
Ricky Ealand	Assistant Program Director	Email
Derek Angel	Tackle Director	Email
Todd Foss	Tackle Director	Email
Rob Christy	Middle School Tackle Director	Email
Thomas Alleman	Flag Director	Email
Mitch Nyveen	7on7 Director	Email
Stefanie Cribbs	Cheer Coordinator	Email
Angie Lawrence	Cheer Coordinator	Email
Kristen Hernandez	Community Outreach Director	Email
Brandon Hernandez	Community Outreach Director	Email
Tyler Smith	VYPE / Film Coordinator	Email
Brent Chalmers	SBMSA Football Summer Camps & Skills Assessment	Email
Elliott Bridger	SBMSA Football Summer Camps & Skills Assessment	Email
Galen Dunk	Player Safety & Coaching Certification / Cards	Email
Mike Lasseigne	Player Safety & Coaching Certification / Cards	Email
Grant Butrum	Uniforms & Football Store	Email
Andrea Kewekordes	Volunteer Coordinator (East Side)	Email
Jenny Trahan	Volunteer Coordinator (West Side)	Email
Mike Wood	Field Crew	Email
Rob Christy	All-Stars & Bill Graham Award	Email
Ricky Ealand	Lion Heart Coaching Award	Email
Murphy Graham	SBMSA Football Alumni Director	Email
Jim Mosley	SBMSA Football Historian	Email

2024 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 26th

The Forrest Club 9950 Memorial Drive 77024

7 PM to 9 PM

(Food & Beverages will be served)

Guest Speakers: SBISD Athletics Department, Orthopedic Doctor, & Parents of Former Players

Topics: League Overview, Player Safety, Testimonials from Parents of Current & Former Players.

A very special thank you to our sponsors for putting on this event: Suja Life, The Garage Total Sports Training, Vanguard Spine and Sports, RRC Construction LLC and Sunny’s Pressure Washing.

Click here to register

Click here for flyer

SBMSA Speed Agility Camp

Questions? Contact: Brent Chalmers
[email protected]

Elliott Bridger [email protected]

It is open to all incoming 2nd – 8th grade athletes. The camp begins Sunday – 7/28 and continues Monday – 7/29, Wednesday – 7/31, and Thursday – 8/1 from 6 PM to 7:45 PM.

DETAILED FLYER AVAILABLE HERE

T-Shirts will be provided to the Participants.

Cost of the Speed & Agility Camp is $65.

Registration will open on 4/8/2024. Click here to register.

Attire: Shorts, T-shirt, and Shoes (preferably cleats)

SBMSA Football Skills Camp

Questions? Contact: Brent Chalmers
[email protected]

The SBMSA Football Skills Camp is only offered to registered and potential SBMSA 7on7 & Tackle football players and will be in the evenings of Sunday – 8/4 and continues on Monday – 8/5, Wednesday – 8/7, and Thursday – 8/8. SBMSA will provide a mesh jersey to each Tackle participant to go over their shoulder pads. Both Tackle & 7on7 participants will receive an SBMSA Football Shirt.

7on7 Players: 6:15pm – 8:00pm

Freshman Tackle Players: 6:15pm – 8:00pm

Sophomore Tackle Players: 6:15pm – 8:00pm

JV Tackle Players: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Varsity Tackle Players: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Middle School Tackle Players (7^th & 8^th Graders): 8:00pm-10:00pm

Cost of the SBMSA Skills Camp is $75

Registration will open on 4/8/2024. Click here to register.

Tackle Attire:

Sunday: Shorts, Shirt, Helmet, and Cleats
Monday: Shorts, Shoulder Pads, Helmet and Cleats
Wednesday: Full Pads (Pants with Pads, Shoulder Pads, Helmet, Mouthpiece and Cleats)
Thursday: Full Pads

7on7 Attire:

Shorts, T-shirt, & Shoes (preferably cleats)