BCS is a volunteer-managed, non-profit organization serving the beach cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, and Palos Verdes areas. However, players can come from anywhere – we’ve had players come from as far as Encino, Carson and Orange County. Kids aged 6 – 12 (as of 7/1/22) are invited to grab hold of some fun!
We have a Future Stars division (age 5 as of 7/1/22) – in the Spring only.
Teams generally practice once or twice a week on local fields (day is at discretion of Head Coach and practice field availability), and generally play one game a week (Saturday or Sunday or Friday or Saturday Night) on the world-class Field Turf surfaces at Mira Costa High School or Redondo Union High School However, due to our massive growth (from 200+ to 700+ kids per season), we often play at other local fields like American Martyrs School (Manhattan Beach), Manhattan Beach Middle School (Manhattan Beach), Manhattan Village Park (Manhattan Beach), Aviation Field (Redondo Beach) and Marine Park (Manhattan Beach).
There is a playoff and championship structure in place, with medals for championship game participants and trophies for championship game winners.
The Fall Season runs from Late August to early December, with games starting in September.
The Spring season runs from mid-February to May, with games starting in March.
Each player is required to have a specific number of minimum plays per game, so everyone gets a chance to learn. We take this seriously – we have volunteers specifically tasked to make sure each player gets the minimum number.
Parents are highly encouraged to get involved. Besides our volunteer coaches, we need people to help on game day – holding first down markers, doing MPRs or running the scoreboard. Just raise your hand – we’ll find something for you to do. Your child will appreciate it, and so will the league.
NOTE: We are always looking for coaches, especially at the youngest and oldest divisions. All coaches must submit to a background check and sign a binding Code of Conduct. Contact registrar@bcsflagfootball.com if you’re interested in coaching.
The BCS has come along way since Fall 2008, when the league came together over one weekend, under the leadership of Jack Alexander, Keith McNamara, Patty McNamara, Jim Patterson, Mike Aubrey and Jeff Nicosia. The initial games were played at Mira Costa High School – and parents refereed the first few games!
Our growth has been exciting, with almost 14,000 participants playing in the league since our inception. We continue to operate as a volunteer-managed, non-profit organization serving the beach cities of Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, and Palos Verdes, though players and teams can come from anywhere. The impact of the BCS is starting to appear at Mira Costa, Redondo Union and other area high schools as well as some college programs, with many of our past players taking leadership roles, including the 2017 – 2021 starting QBs of Mira Costa and Redondo Union High Schools, as well as NFL first round draft pick QB Josh Rosen.
Want to feel old? The kids in the above photo are now college students.
In the Spring of 2013, we created a Hall of Fame, selecting players who have have displayed outstanding skill and sportsmanship, and a commitment to their BCS Teammates and the league. We take coaches input on this award, but we like to see kids who have played close to 10 seasons and have played in a Super Bowl or two.
We’ve also created the Lombardi Iron Man Award, giving to the highly-committed players who have taken the field for EVERY season available to them from age 5 to 12 (at least 15 seasons), and who are “aging out” of the league this season.
In 2016, we added the Outstanding BCS Alumni Award, given to a high school graduating senior who distinguished themselves beyond the BCS playing field.
History & Hall of Fame
Colin Benner, Cody Collins, Kingston Davies, Matthew Fine, Kole Fitzl, Johnny Gosser, Nathan Horta, Lucian Iglesias, Ethan Jahavery, Archer Johnson, Knox Kiffin, Isaac Lulich, AJ McBean, Wyatt Nucci, Hunter Sleeis, Tyler Smildzins, Alexander van Fossen and Brandon Warren.
2022 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Isaac Lulich and Hunter Sleeis
2022 Ironman Award Winners
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Starting as a six year old, Patrick Sodl played in the BCS for six years and competed in six Super Bowls. His teams won numerous championships during that span. Patrick used his BCS experience and played Pop Warner tackle football in El Segundo for several seasons where he played middle linebacker and running back. Patrick then enrolled at Loyola High School of Los Angeles where he became a standout middle linebacker for the Cubs. He was named first team All-Angelus League his Junior and Senior seasons where he led the league averaging 15 tackles a game. Patrick was named Captain his senior season and Defensive MVP of the team. Patrick has committed to play football in the Ivy League at Columbia University in New York City. Alumni Award Patrick is seen here with parents Cathy and Matt after receiving his award on the field at SoFi Stadium.
2022 Outstanding Alumni Award - Patrick Sodl
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Tucker Adams, Mac Bedner, Jake Beller, Jessie Black, Eli Cebula, Lucas Conde, Nicolas De La Cruz, Calum Dench, Enzo DeSisto, Henry Doherty, Noah Elhardouzi, Cadin Fetters, Santino Garcia, Akea Gealon, Colby Graham, Daniel Greenberg, Kate Grzesek, Sophie Guitron, Brock Herrera, Luke Leonard, Cole Leinart, Graham Lunzer, Daniel Mack, Luke Meeker, Liam Meeker, Ethan Maleman, Jonah Mirkovich, Halle Ostboe, Michael Prosser, Charlie Rosenthal, Thomas Rudy, TJ Silvas, Walter Urbon, Austin Zebrowski
2021 Hall of Fame Inductees
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Graham Lunzer, Daniel Mack, Ethan Maleman, Austin Zebrowski
2021 Ironman Award Winners
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Davis Warren began playing in BCS as a 6-year-old in the league’s inaugural 2008 season. He played every Fall and Spring season thereafter. He played in over 10 Super Bowls and was part of 5 championship Bulldog teams. Davis went on to play QB at Loyola HS in LA and Suffield Academy in Connecticut. In the Spring of 2019, Davis was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He underwent 4 rounds of chemotherapy at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles over a 5-month hospital stay but was determined to finish up in time to start school and football workouts. He worked hard to gain back his strength and weight to play by mid-season, Fall of 2019 - despite skepticism from his doctors. Fortunately, he has been in remission since then and back on the gridiron. Davis was also an Asst. Coach for the D11 Gators this Spring. Davis was recruited by numerous D1 programs and committed to the University of Michigan and the Ross School of Business. Last week, he began summer strength and conditioning program in Ann Arbor. Davis is pictured with his Mom and Dad, Jeff and Terri.
2021 Outstanding Alumni Award - Davis Warren
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Kai started playing BCS football as a 7-year old in our leagues’ inaugural 2008 season. He had great success with his Gator and Mustang teams. His team played in numerous Super Bowls games and notched 2 Super Bowl wins. Kai moved from the field to the water, where he has been an Academic All-American Swimmer the past 3 years, won 2 Gold and 1 Silver medal in this years CIF and has been named to the All-Area team all 4 years at Mira Costa High School. In addition, he has been swimming for BCS (Beach Cities Swimming) Club Team at the National Level the past 3 years. He began his career at Indiana University, and has since transferred to UC Berkeley, where he was part of their Pac-12 team championship in 2021. Kai is pictured with his Dad, John.
2019 Outstanding Alumni Award - Christian Kai Bathurst
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Jack Alexander Jr. played in our inaugural season in 2008, and won numerous Super Bowls. He went on to star at Redondo Union High School, where he was the starting Quarterback for the last two years. This year he passed for over 2000 yards, with 19 touchdowns, while also running in 8 TDs himself. Jack was the league MVP, earning All-League and All Area honors, and played in the Blue Grey All-American Bowl. Jack is currently on the football team at Chapman University. Jack is shown with League President John Forbes, his Mom Vicki, and his Father Jack Alexander Sr.
2018 Outstanding Alumni Award - Jack Alexander, Jr.
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Previous Years Awards
2019 Hall of Fame Inductees
Marco Bottene, Zach Chapin, Ryan Chuang, Nico DeSisto, Walker Ellis, Erick Espinoza, Chris Fire, Jake Forbes, Grant Gilmer, James Grzesek, Kai Honda, Tate Mooney, Robbie Nuccion, Sean Patton, Jackson Raguse, Derek Schaffer, Asher Taub, Matteo Torres, Michael Tyler, Daniel Walsh, DJ Wilson
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees
Lukas Anderson, Jack Henry Baumer, Dylan Black, Beau Brearton, Garrett Brown, Johnny Cochran, Tillman Cummings, Will Doherty, Luc Dumont, Adam Elhardouzi, Jack Fiorito, Trevor Flynn, Mary Foster, Ty Geller, Murphy Glasgow, Cody Graham, Will Janson, Drelonde Johnson, Cooper Joseph, Dylan Karr, Nolan Kelly, Luca Labuschagne, Ryan Laskowski, Christopher Layden, Nick Lundy, Tanner Lutton, Shane Mausser, Tyler Schlappatha, Dustin Steinbeck, Caden Telleson, Carter Warren, Jonathan Word, Jackson Zawacki, Brett Zebrowski (many not shown)
2018 Ironman Award
Brett Zebrowski, Jr. (shown with his Dad - Brett Zebrowski, Sr.). Not shown: Caden Telleson
2017 IRON MAN AWARD - kaiden hoelschor
14+ Seasons!
2017 Hall of Fame Inductees
Max Barnett, Kaiden Hoelscher, Casey Pavlick, Connor Whalen, Tyler Stickney. Not shown: Robby Bennett, Matthew Cebula, Joseph Dean, Harrison Keller, Tafton Thompson, Jack Walter.
2017 Outstanding Alumni Award - Mason O'Hanlon
Mason played many seasons in the BCS, winning SIX Super Bowls, was elected to our inaugural Hall of Fame. He attended Loyola High School where he was a two time 1st Team All Mission League selection in lacrosse. Mason will attend & play lacrosse at Babson College.
2016 Hall of Fame Inductees
R to L: BCS President Jay Scully, Robert Love, Sam Whitney, Zane Thormodsgaard, Hunter Jepson, Sean Laufenburg. Not shown: Austin Calza, Alex Cortez, Ethan Grady, Dylan Pitts, Kalani Rusher, Patrick Sodl
2016 Outstanding Alumni Award - Alexa Underwood
Alexa played longer than any other girl in league history, and had great success at Mira Costa High School in both basketball and volleyball, eventually earning a scholarship to play volleyball at Princeton University.
2015 Hall of Fame Inductees
Many not shown: Tyler Telleson, Drew Wilson, Bronson Garel, Ethan Szuchan, Charlie Fuller, Alec Word, Garrett Mercer, Jack Donahue, Nate Donlevy Alec Bailey, Jack Bloodgood, Calvin Bream, Evan Coons, Luke Weaver, James Istock, Luke Streader, Sam Geller, Cayman Mathis, Lance Burgma, Grant Burgma, Aidan Reesing, Luca Tomaro, Jackson Palmer, Cole Tanquary, Jack Walmer, Davis Warren, Jack Austin, Anthony Lucenti, Marshal Frodge, Shaun Gold, Kian Towfighi, Marcus Robinson, Nicholas Garcia, Bailey Synder, Vincent Reyes, Matthew Lindley, Tre Coe, Peter Costelli, John Lohuis
2015 Iron Man Award - Aidan Reesing
Played all 14 seasons since start of league - Aidan Reesing
2014 Hall of Fame Inductees
L-R: Koda Thormodsgaard, Alex Kulin, Emmet Powell, Tyler Antrobius, Colton Flake, Charlie Rump, Cole Heroux, President Jeff Streader. Not shown: Alex Blake, Nick Darrow, Troy Dillion, Nick Carpino, Scott Kase, Aidan Goldfield, Chase Goodlin, Jack Gebele, Matt Harry, Anthony Lucenti, Reed Vabrey
2014 Iron Man Award
All 12 seasons since start of league - (L) Charlie Rumpp & Cole Heroux (R) - shown with teammate Colton Flake
2013 Hall of fame inductees
Top row: Cinjun Coe, Tommy Waller, Jackson Cunningham, Blake Laurita, Jamie Krigsman, Leyton McNamara, Jordan Streeter, Brendan Reesing, Jake Nicosia - Bottom Row: Jack Alexander, Xander Yee, Gunnison Bloodgood, Jeremy Jackson, Tommy Edwards, TK Maier, Max Baumer
2013 Lombardi Commitment to Excellence Recipients
These are the 5 players that played in every one of the first 10 BCS Seasons: Jamie Krigsman, Brendan Reesing, Jake Nicosia, Dimitri Poliopoululos, Max Baumer
2012 (and earlier) Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductees
Top: Chris Brown, Mason O'Hanlon, Brady Douglas, Jackson Weaver, Bottom: Walker Heintz, Nick Hartney, Milad Goodarzi, Ryan Saunders, Ian Knox, Matt Sonenblick, Brooks Hamlin, John Byrne, Bob Wymbs, Evan Wong. Missing: Ian Hilby, Declan Wright, JJ Packer, Garrett Weatherly, Colin Woicik, Ryan White, Ryan Parks, Ryan Chomenko