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About Us

The Elite All-State Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity led by Colorado’s 8-Man football coaches and communities. Our goal is to strengthen small-town football by providing advanced helmets, scholarships, and leadership opportunities to student-athletes across 42 small-town schools across Colorado.

 

We organize the annual Colorado 8-Man All-State Game, celebrate top players, and support academic and personal growth through grants, scholarships, and community-driven programs. Together, we help young athletes succeed on the field, in the classroom, and beyond.

 

—Building future leaders through the game of Football-

Mission

Empowering Colorado’s small-town athletes to excel—on the field and in life—by providing advanced helmets, academic scholarships, and leadership development through football. We unite communities and coaches to protect the future of 8-Man football, promote safety and health, and inspire lifelong achievement for every student-athlete we serve.

Vision

A future where every young athlete—no matter their background—has the resources and support to excel in football, develop leadership skills, and build thriving communities that uplift and sustain small-town Colorado.

Gilpin County Football Field Colorado 8-Man All-State Game

The Foundation

Joe Stranaly Board Memebr Colorado 8-Man All-State Game

​Coach Joe Stranaly

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​Board Member​

Defensive Coordinator for the Gilpin County Eagles

​Gilpin County School Board Member

Coach Craig Ball Executive Director Colorado 8-Man All-State Game

Coach Craig Ball

Executive Director 

Board Member

All-State Game Organizer

Head Football Coach for the Gilpin County Eagles

Dr Nahanni Freeman Board Memeber Colorado 8-Man All-State Game

Dr. Nahanni Freeman

Board Member

Clinical Psychologist

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​Director of Graduate Studies Research at George Fox University

The All-State Game Coaches

2026 All-State Game Coaching Staffs 2026 Football
Chris Brown West Grand Team North 2025 Colorado 8-Man All-State Game

2025 Team North Head Coach 

Chris Brown

West Grand High School

Western Slope League

Team North 2024 Coaching Staff Colorado 8-Man All-State Game Ben Fusco

Head Coach

Ben Fusco

Dayspring Christian High School

Plains League​​

Team Nother 2023 Colorado 8-Man All-State Game Coaching Staff James Grinde

Head Coach

James Grinde

Caliche High School

Plains League​​

Coach JD Stone Colorado 8-Man All-State Game Team North Coach 2022

Head Coach 2022 Game

JD Stone

2021 & 2024 State Champions

Haxtun High School

Plains League​​

Coach Pelton Team South 2025 Colorado 8-Man All-State Game Byers

2025 Team South Head Coach 

Casey Pelton

Byers High School

Black Forest League​​

Team South Coaching Staffs Colorado 8-Man All-State Game 2024 David Guy HC

Head Coach

David Guy

Simla High School

Black Forest League​​

Team South Colorado 8-Man All-State Game Coaching Staffs 2023 Coach Shane Baughman

Head Coach

Shane Baughman

2022 State Champions

Dove Creek High School

Mountain League​​

Team South 2022 Colorado 8-Man All-State Game Head Coach Josh Gardner

Head Coach 2022 Game

Josh Gardner

2022 State Champions

Mancos High School

Mountain League​​

2021 Colorado 8-Man All-State Game Coaching Staffs for North and South

Head Coach (North)

Paul Fortunato

Rangely High School

Western Slope League​​

Head Coach (South)

Dan Hiltz

Swink High School

Arkansas Valley League​​

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