KSFS coaching staff with players on the sideline
Our Story

About KSFS

Built from a passion for the game and a belief that youth sports can shape the next generation of leaders.

Why We Exist

Our Mission

Keystone State Future Stars exists to develop young athletes into confident, disciplined, and competitive football players — and more importantly, into people of character who carry those lessons far beyond the field.

We believe every child deserves access to elite coaching, real competition, and a program that takes their development seriously. KSFS was built to fill that gap in Pennsylvania youth flag football.

From our Travel Team to our twice-yearly Academy, everything we do is designed with one question in mind: what does this player need to become the best version of themselves?

Flag football team huddle during practice
What Drives Us

Our Values

Excellence

We hold every player, coach, and staff member to the highest standard — on the field and off it.

Character

Football is a vehicle. We use it to build young people who are disciplined, respectful, and resilient.

Community

KSFS is a family. Players, parents, and coaches invest in each other and lift the whole program.

Accountability

We own our effort, our mistakes, and our growth. No excuses — just improvement.

Development

Every rep, every drill, every game is an opportunity to get better. We never stop learning.

Competitive Spirit

We train to win — but we define winning as becoming the best version of yourself.

The People Behind KSFS

Coaching Staff

Our coaches are certified, experienced, and deeply invested in every player's growth.

SJ

Coach Stephen Johnson

Head Coach & Program Director
BS

Coach Brandon Simmons

Assistant Coach & Defensive Coordinator
DS

Coach Devas Simmons

Athletic Performance Director
Where We've Been

Program LeadershiPHistory

From a single team playing city leagues in 2024 to regional tournaments and our very own academy — here's how KSFS grew.

2024
KSFS founded with a single team competing across Pittsburgh city leagues.
Summer 2025
Won the Pittsburgh Flag Football League championship, establishing KSFS as a program to watch.
Spring 2026
Claimed another championship at the Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena flag football league.
March 2026
Competed in the Hardcount Athletics Pittsburgh Qualifier, marking our first regional tournament appearance.
May 2026
Took the field at the Beast of the East Tournament, competing against top programs in the region.
June 2026
Launched the KSFS Flag Football Academy — bringing elite coaching and development to our players twice a year.
Youth flag football team at practice
Coach Certifications
USA Football Certified Coaches
CPR & First Aid Certified Staff
Background-Checked All Coaches
Ongoing Professional Development

Join the Family

Whether it's the Travel Team, the Academy, or both — there's a place for your player at KSFS.