Austin Crusaders

08/04/2026

One of our last preseason workouts! We are beyond excited to get rolling into the 2026 season. This team is hungry. Ask us how you can join the Cru today!

07/26/2026

We have several families this season that would love to play football, anything you can give helps more than you know! Thank you!

Providing these young men an oppurtinity

07/24/2026

Businesses we need you!

We need sponsors for this upcoming season, we have so many student athletes that want to play this game, but simply can not afford it. Your sponsorship would mean the world to these boys!

If you are interested in sponsoring the Austin Crusaders, contact us via our website, phone, or through direct message. Thank you!

07/23/2026

Join us in welcoming Lance Carson to The Cru!

Lance played Defensive Tackle for Oklahoma State from 2002-2005, and is the founder of land-sharks football academy, successfully building several successful 7-on-7 teams and successful student athletes.

Lance is joining the Crusaders as our Defensive Coordinator, welcome to the team coach!

07/23/2026

Join us in welcoming Rodrick Walker to the Cru!

Rodrick played running back for UT Austin from 1991-1994 and will be joining our coaching staff as the running backs coach. We can’t wait to see you coach!

06/08/2026

Austin Area! We are holding our first Football Skills camp this June 27th. This camp is free to all players aged 11-19, public school/private/charter and homeschool student athletes are welcome!

Come work with our coaches and partners who are driven by the desire to better young men. Register for the camp by calling/texting the number listed or emailing [email protected].

We can’t wait to see you guys!

04/26/2026

11-MAN VARSITY FOOTBALL. DON'T LET YOUR SON'S TALENT GO UNSEEN.

Looking for Varsity 11-man football in Central Texas? Options are limited, but your opportunity shouldn't be. Based in Round Rock, the Austin Crusaders are one of only two independent programs in the region offering 11-man football to athletes who otherwise wouldn't have the chance to play.

We bridge the gap for:

Homeschool & Private School athletes looking for a varsity home.

Charter School students ready for 11-man competition.

Public School players needing more film for college recruiters.

Don’t miss out on the 11-man experience. Secure your spot on the roster and start building your future today.

📩 DM for details or visit https://austincrusadersfootball.com/register to register.

03/03/2026

Calling all POTENTIAL and RETURNING players and parents ‼️

Coach Brooks will be holding our 2026 orientation call this Thursday at 6:30pm to share everything about the team and plans for the upcoming season.

If you have any interest in being involved this upcoming fall, send us a dm and we will send you an invite to the orientation!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our Cru to yours! Spend this day celebrating the birth of our lord and savior with those you love! See y’all in January!

12/11/2025

Meet the coaches!
Coach Clay Nabzeska
(Crusaders Defensive End 2022-2023)

What position(s) did you play?
- I played Defensive End and Linebacker

What position(s) do you coach?
- I coach the defensive line

Why do you coach?
- I coach because I love the game of football and in that I can share that love of this sport with the youth.