Meet Coach Riggs
Kurtiss Riggs is the director of the Sanford Sports Football Academy. He has extensive experience playing and coaching at the high school, college and professional levels.
HS Combine Training Prep
Join a Sanford Sports Academy team for an exciting season of football that centers around teamwork, fun and friendly competition. Whether you like fast-paced 7-on-7 touch football or enjoy the strategy of flag football, we have something for every young athlete.
But football isn’t just for kids. We also have a flag football league for adults who want to reconnect with the game, make friends and stay in shape.
7-on-7 teams are available for boys ages 10 to 18 and girls ages 10 to 14. The season kicks off in January and concludes in May.
Practices: Twice weekly at the Sanford Fieldhouse
Competition: Five to seven regional and national tournaments
Benefits:
Tryouts are closed for the 2026 season. Tryouts for the 2027 season are expected to be held in November.
Adult athletes can compete in our 5-on-5 flag football leagues. We have options for indoor and outdoor play.
League: Six weeks for teams of up to 12 players
Competition: October through December at the Sanford Crossing
League: Six weeks for teams of up to 14 players
Competition: November through December at the Sanford Fieldhouse
Coming soon.
Take your game to the next level with football-specific training, camps and clinics at Sanford Sports Academy. Our coaches will help you unlock your full potential on the field and get you ready for the next season by improving your throwing, catching, blocking, running and more.
We offer programs for every player, no matter your experience:
We also provide collegiate recruitment support to high school athletes with assistance on:
When you sign up for Sanford Sports Academy, you’ll learn from experienced coaches in our state-of-the-art facilities located at the Sanford Fieldhouse in Sioux Falls.
Sanford Sports Academy provides year-round one-on-one and small group training and lessons for athletes of all ages and skill levels at the Sanford Fieldhouse.
1-on-1 Training
Small Group Training
The 30/30 Program, offered by Sanford Sports Academy at the Sanford Fieldhouse from October through April, is designed for young athletes ages 6–12 with beginning to intermediate skill levels. Each session includes 30 minutes of strength and agility training followed by 30 minutes of football fundamentals, supporting both overall athletic development and sport-specific skills.
Sanford Sports Academy offers a variety of camps and clinics seasonally at the Sanford Fieldhouse, designed to provide focused training. From one-day clinics to multi-day camps, each session is designed around specific skills, with options available for all skill levels from 2nd to 8th grade.
Each April, Sanford Sports Academy hosts the High School Football Combine, bringing together top talent from across the region to showcase their skills. Also, in preparation for this event, we offer Elite Training Prep—an intensive program designed to help athletes sharpen their performance and get athletes prepared for the Combine.
Elite Training Prep
This exclusive program is designed to prepare top high school athletes for the High School Combine — and beyond. Focused on building college-ready football players, this prep experience offers a highly competitive and structured environment.
We accept only 80 of the region’s best, limiting numbers by position group to ensure maximum reps, detailed coaching and real-time feedback. All sessions are held at the Sanford Fieldhouse.
High School Combine
The region’s top high school football talent will come together for a premier showcase. Athletes will work directly with Academy coaches and undergo performance testing led by Sanford Sports Performance coaches — all in front of college coaches from across the five-state area.
Hundreds of past participants have gone on to play college football — with several continuing on to careers in the NFL.
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Kurtiss Riggs is the director of the Sanford Sports Football Academy. He has extensive experience playing and coaching at the high school, college and professional levels.