STMA Knights Football

St. Michael-Albertville · Travel Football · Grades 2/3–6

STMA Knights Football

Building young Knights through teamwork, discipline, and a love for the game. Join the St. Michael-Albertville youth football family and let your player's journey begin.

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Who We Are

Once a Knight,
Always a Knight

The St. Michael-Albertville Youth Football organization is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where young athletes in grades 2/3–6 can develop their skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

We offer a competitive Travel League for players in grades 2/3–6 looking to develop their skills at a higher level. Running a simplified version of the STMA Varsity Knights playbook, with Saturday games ending in mid-October.

All teams are coached by dedicated volunteer parents. The Travel program includes year-round engagement — community events, optional off-season practices, and more. Questions? Email us at STMAYouthFootball24@gmail.com

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Grade Levels (2/3–6)
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Competitive League
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Volunteer Parent Coaches

The Program

Travel Football.
Built for Every Grade.

Travel League
Competitive · Grades 2/3–6

Part of the North Star Youth Football League — a 9-team North Metro league including STMA, Elk River, Rogers, Becker, Big Lake, Monticello, Zimmerman, Rockford, and St. Francis. Year-round engagement with community events, off-season practices, and Head Coach + 3–4 assistant coaches per team.

🏈 Visit North Star Youth Football League

By Grade

2nd/3rd
Grade

Introduction to fundamentals — blocking, catching, and basic play concepts in a fun, low-pressure setting.

4th
Grade

Building on the basics with structured offensive and defensive formations. Players learn to compete and communicate.

5th
Grade

A more competitive level with expanded playbooks, positional training, and a stronger emphasis on teamwork.

6th
Grade

The capstone year. Players develop leadership skills and prepare for the step up to middle school football.

2025 Season

Schedule & Events

Date Event Location Who
Coming Soon ⚡ QB / RB / WR Skills Camp
Skill position training for quarterbacks, running backs & wide receivers. Register now — spots are limited!
TBD All Grades
Aug 9 Registration Day & Parent Meeting SM School Gymnasium All Grades
Aug 3 First Day of Practice Middle School West All Grades
Sep 6 Season Opener Home Field All Grades
Sep 13 Away Game TBD 5th & 6th
Sep 27 Picture Day SM Athletic Complex All Grades
Oct 18 Homecoming Game Home Field All Grades
Jul 8–Aug 9 ⭐ Tanner Morgan's 7v7 League
Practices Wed & Thu starting July 8 at Middle School East, 5:30–7:00 PM. Games Sundays July 12–Aug 9 at STMA High School Stadium. Aug 9 is Championship Day! Cost: $135/player. Register →
MS East / STMA Stadium 5th–9th
Oct (MEA Weekend) 👑 King of the Gridiron
Annual youth football tournament hosted by Big Lake Youth Football Association. Grades 2/3–6. Held on MEA Weekend. More Info →
Big Lake, MN All Grades
Oct 31–Nov 1 🏆 Westside Football Classic
Annual tournament in West Des Moines, Iowa. Teams guaranteed 3 games on lighted turf stadiums. Competing for trophies & medals! More Info →
West Des Moines, IA All Grades
Nov 1 Championship Weekend TBD All Grades

Our Staff

Meet the Coaches

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Jon Gayken, MD
Head Coach · 5th Grade

A passionate community leader with years of youth football experience and a commitment to every player's growth.

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Ben Frohling
Offensive Coordinator · 5th Grade

Specializes in developing young quarterbacks and skill positions, turning raw talent into reliable playmakers.

LG
Lucas Giedd
Defensive Coordinator · 5th Grade

Brings an energetic, fundamentals-first approach to defense — teaching hustle, positioning, and teamwork.

JK
Josh Keen
Defensive Coordinator · 5th Grade

Brings an energetic, fundamentals-first approach to defense — teaching hustle, positioning, and teamwork.

Join the Knights

Ready to Play?

🏈 2026 Travel Tackle Football

Registration is Now Open!

Register Now

⭐ Tanner Morgan's 7v7 Team

Registration is Now Open!

Register Now

⚡ QB / RB / WR Skills Camp

Take your game to the next level! This skills camp is designed specifically for quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers — focusing on footwork, route running, ball-handling, and position-specific techniques. Open to all grades. Spots fill fast!

Sign Up for Skills Camp
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