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BELIEVE ATHLETICS - Stephenville Youth Tackle Football League (SYFL)

The Premier Youth Tackle Football League in Stephenville, Texas - Believe Athletics. Formerly Stephenville Youth Football League (SYFL).

Believe Athletics is a non-profit organization that provides youth in Stephenville with a challenging and rewarding experience in football. Founded in 2021, the league offers two teams for athletes in grades 3-6:

  • A team for third and fourth graders
  • A team for fifth and sixth graders


Although the teams are seperate, they work together every practice. We feel this builds a bond between the younger and older players. Consequently creating a smoother transition into the more advanced leagues. Both teams compete in the Texas Youth Football League (TYFL), a competitive league that offers a variety of opportunities for athletes to develop their skills and compete against other top teams in the region.

In addition to football, Believe Athletics also offers a variety of off-the-field programs, such as:

  • Character development workshops: These workshops teach athletes the importance of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
  • Nutrition and fitness classes: These classes teach athletes about healthy eating and exercise.
  • Academic support: This support helps athletes stay on track with their schoolwork.


These programs are designed to help athletes develop into well-rounded individuals who are prepared for success in both sports and life.

Our members and coaches are committed to providing a safe and positive environment for all athletes. The league’s coaches are experienced and dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of football and instilling the values of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

If you are looking for a youth football league that will help your child reach their full potential, then Believe Athletics is the place for you. Contact us today to learn more!

Please take a moment to browse our new website and enjoy some of the pictures of our young athletes and their training regiment. 

Thanks for visiting and we hope to see you again soon. GO JACKETS!

Coach Spotlight

Newest Player Interviews

Featured Videos

New Volunteer!

Everyone please help us welcome Simon Elliston. He’s a student at Stephenville High School and an aspiring sports photographer. He will be dropping by from time to time and working along side Rian  to help us capture some images of our program.  We’ll be posting those images in the same places but they will have a different logo down in the corner. Please feel free to stop and say hi and thank him for helping us out! 

Burn the Wood!

Parents! To get readay for the burn the wood game we have some bright new images of the boys hard at work! Please enjoy viewing them! They are all doing such a great job getting geared up for the game. Lets go Jackets! 

Tackle Teams Rosters Ready!

We had a great turnout and have the fresh recruits and veterans picked! There will be two 5/6 teams and one 3/4 team again this year, but our numbers are growing. Here is the first set of pictures of your 2024 Jackets! Get ready for a great season! 

SHS Varsity Coaching Session

Our program is gaining allot of traction! Today our coaches had the opportunity to spend the evening with the SHS Varsity. We gained some valuable insight and cultivated some very valuable relationships. Enjoy some of the photos we took while we were there! 

Tackle Tryouts!!

Tackle Tryouts!!

Ladies and Gentlemen, are you ready for some FOOTBALL!!!!

Believe Athletics is hosting the SJ Tackle Football Tryouts for 3rd – 4th Grade and 5th-6th Grade this week! 

Coaches will be at Henderson Junior High from 6:00PM to 7:30PM running boys through some of the drills to make sure they know what to expect and find the best the area has to offer. Not all will make it but we do our best to find a place for everyone willing to put in the work! 

Here are some photos of our first session from Monday July 15th.

Ladies and Gentlemen, are you ready for some FOOTBALL!!!!

Believe Athletics is hosting the SJ Tackle Football Tryouts for 3rd – 4th Grade and 5th-6th Grade this week! 

Coaches will be at Henderson Junior High from 6:00PM to 7:30PM running boys through some of the drills to make sure they know what to expect and find the best the area has to offer. Not all will make it but we do our best to find a place for everyone willing to put in the work! 

Here are some photos of our first session from Monday July 15th.

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Brownwood, TX
Brownwood
7:20 pm, December 4, 2024
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Stephenville, TX
Cowboy Capital
7:20 pm, December 4, 2024
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Wind Gust: 0 mph
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 7:19 am
Sunset: 5:27 pm

2024 Player Banquet

What a season! Big thank you from all of us to each end every parent, child, coach and volunteer! We could not put this together without everyone contributing and your efforts and heart are noticed and appreciated.
We have some pictures for you to enjoy from the banquet. If you would like to see the entire set they have all been uploaded to our gallery: