The competitive landscape of youth tackle football Central Texas demands a foundational commitment to safety, discipline, and absolute athletic execution. CenTex Sports orchestrates a full-contact developmental environment where young athletes master fundamental mechanics without sacrificing physical longevity or safety milestones. This isn’t just about winning regional tournament brackets; it is about building sustainable physical literacy, deep family culture, and character growth on all levels. BE THE FIRST. SET THE STANDARD. JOIN THE INAUGURAL SPARTAN TACKLE SEASON!
| Competition Class | Strict Age Cutoffs | Protective Gear Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 8U Youth Division | Ages 7 & 8 | Mouth Guard |
| 10U Youth Division | Ages 9 & 10 | Mouth Guard |
| 12U Youth Division | Ages 11 & 12 | Mouth Guard |
Compromising on player safety metrics is completely unacceptable in full-contact divisions. Our administrative board enforces rigid compliance policies across every program line to establish a controlled, highly instructional environment.
Every single sideline coach under our banner holds an active USA Football Heads-Up Certification. Players exceeding divisional weight limits are flagged as restricted linemen, ensuring safety parity during interior line play.
Sloppy blocking mechanics and reckless tackling angles put young gridiron players at immediate risk. Many conventional programs rush straight into complex playbooks before teaching basic bodily control or proper neck-safe blocking postures.
Our approach prioritizes shoulder-led leverage models over dangerous high-impact head collisions. We slow down the learning sequence to ensure muscle memory protects our players before they ever execute a live, full-contact down.
Full-contact performance cannot be mastered through erratic scheduling or unorganized weekend scrimmages. Our weekly schedule operates with professional precision to give families a stable, highly organized autumn calendar.
Matches take place exclusively on Saturdays across our premium high school stadium partnerships in the region. Every single game features a full crew of certified officials, dedicated medical trainers on both sidelines, and an amplified stadium atmosphere. This structured framework elevates the game-day environment while maintaining strict administrative safety control.
We welcome both established independent rosters and individual athletes looking to earn a spot on a local community team. Our streamlined digital onboarding ensures your player transitions safely from summer preparation straight into regular-season pads.
Operational Nuance: Due to strict pad-fitting timelines and mandatory team weigh-ins, late registrations cannot be processed under any circumstances. If an athlete fails their division weigh-in check during pre-season trials, our staff provides an instant transfer pathway to our non-contact passing tracks.
This camp is designed for athletes who want to learn how to tackle the right way, build confidence, improve technique, and get game ready in a safe learning environment.
Tackle Academy Camp Details:
Date: Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Lakeline Park
1510 Alexis Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Age Group: 10–14 years old
Registration Fee: $65 Athletes will focus on skill development, tackle form basics, angles, confidence, and learning how to play physical while staying safe and disciplined.
Limited spots are available, and registration closes today.
Register now at:
CTXSports.org
Questions?
Call or text: 512-789-1222
Let’s get better, learn the right way, and be game ready!
To protect smaller athletes from dangerous open-field collisions, our divisions enforce maximum weight limits for any player handling the football. Athletes exceeding their bracket weight limit are designated as restricted interior linemen and must wear a specific helmet sticker during active gameplay.
Every single tackle football coach must maintain an active USA Football Heads-Up Tackling Certification before setting foot on our practice fields. This mandatory safety instruction focuses extensively on teaching neck-safe blocking stances, proper shoulder engagement, and concussion prevention protocols.
The league registration covers your official team game jersey and secondary medical insurance policies. Families are responsible for providing an official NOCSAE-certified helmet with a matching chin strap, shoulder pads, integrated seven-piece pad pants, a mouthguard, and molded football cleats.
