2023 Next Level Flag Football Season - San Jose State
Welcome to the 2nd season of Next Level Flag Football at San Jose State! We are excited to bring back the Next Level Flag Football program with Coach Brent Brennan and his staff from San Jose State.
General Registration is now open for any and all players.
For more information and a general overview of our specific Next Level Flag Football location at San Jose State, please review the information below prior to registration!
League Operations
- Season Operations: The Next Level Flag Football season in San Jose will run with 8 program dates over the program schedule. Each team will be coached by a San Jose State athlete.
- Game Dates: Most games are on Sundays (see schedule below for more details.)
- Team Roster Size: Teams are 10 players maximum, limited exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
- Season Fees: $315.00 - Fees are inclusive of a participant's custom jersey, shorts, use of flags, and other equipment/offerings.
- Uniform Delivery: All season uniforms will be shipped to a participant's home (or provided shipping address). Delivery will occur via USPS and a valid USPS delivery location is required. Participants must keep their shipping addresses up to date for proper delivery. Replacement uniforms will be at the cost of the participant should inaccurate addresses be provided at the time of production.
- Optional Player Packs: During the registration process, participants have the option to purchase additional Player Packs upon check out. For the 2023 Next Level Flag Football season, 4 options are available for purchase (see below). Player Pack costs will be added to the base league registration fees at check out. All Player Pack merchandise will be shipped with your participant's Next Level Flag Football uniform - unless otherwise communicated from our team. Sizing verification will be sent via email as your season uniform heads into production!
- Base Player Pack - $40.00: Nike Player Long Sleeve Shirt featuring the Next Level Player Logo on the front, participant's last name on the back.
- Pro Player Pack - $55.00: Nike Player Hoodie featuring the Next Level Player Logo on the front, participant's last name on the back.
- Performance Pack - $65.00: One pair each: 3/4 Compression Tights (White), Short Sleeve Compression Shirt (White).
- Baller Player Pack - $145.00: Nike Player Long Sleeve Shirt, Nike Player Hoodie, and the Performance Pack (compression) all in one!
Practice & Game Times
- Kindergarten/1st Grade - 10:00 AM Practice/11:00 AM Game
- 2nd Grade - 10:00 AM Practice/11:00 AM Game
- 3rd Grade - 11:00 AM Practice/12:00 PM Game
- 4th Grade - 11:00 AM Practice/12:00 PM Game
- 5th/6th Grade - 12:00 PM Practice/1:00 PM Game
*Game and practice times are now final.
Game Schedule
| Week 1 | Sunday, March 26th |
| Week 2 | Sunday, April 2nd |
| Week 3 | Sunday, April 16th |
| Week 4 | Sunday, April 23rd |
| Week 5 | Sunday, April 30th |
| Week 6 | Sunday, May 7th |
| Week 7 | Sunday, May 14th (Playoffs Round 1) |
| Week 8 | Sunday, May 21st (Championship) |
All teams will play games through the entire 8-week program schedule regardless of their seeding in the Playoff Weeks.
General Program Operation and Additional Information
Review the general program operations, program information and philosophies of the Next Level Flag Football program - CLICK HERE TO REVIEW
Site Director: Coach Ben Thienes
Coach Thienes graduated from Boise State University in 2008 with a degree in psychology. He earned a master's degree in kinesiology & behavior studies from Boise State in 2013.
During the 2011 through 2013 seasons, he was a graduate assistant for the Boise State football program. He worked with defensive backs and had various special teams responsibilities. The Broncos were the 2021 Mountain West champions, won bowl games in two of his three seasons and compiled and overall 31-8 win-loss record.
Ben was at the University of Washington as a graduate assistant in 2014. He worked with the linebackers and special teams plyers. The Huskies finished their season playing in the Cactus Bowl.
Thienes came to San Jose after serving as the linebackers coach and director of player personnel at Portland State University for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. The 2015 Vikings made their first appearance in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) in 15 years.
Ben was named SJSU's director of football operations in 2017. During his professional career, he has been involved with eight teams to win a conference championship and/or participate in a post-season bowl game including the 2020 San Jose State University team. Ben was promoted to Assistant Athletics Director for Football Operations in May 2020.
Ben and his wife, Tobruk, have two daughters, Landyn and Colby.