Austin Gamebreakers
The Austin Gamebreakers, locate in Austin, TX is an American Football team founded in 1998 by Owner and Defensive Coordinator Dennis Jones. The team was started after the previous owner of the Austin Stars decided to relocate to San Antonio. Dennis recognized the caliber of Athletes that were present in the community and wanted to continue to provide them with an avenue to do what they love, playing football. GameBreakers initially played in the United Professional Football League where they won that League’s Championship. In 1999, they joined the Texas Football League (TFL) and again won the League Championship. In 2000, they joined the North American Football League. Since joining the NAFL; they have won the division 6 times and three times Western Conference champion. In 2006, they won the NAFL 2 National Championship. An 11 - 4 record for 2007. A historical record of 168 and 34.
Members
Austin Gamebreakers are comprised of locally talented Coaches and players. Head Coach Dennis Jones arrived from Tennessee State University. Offensive coordinator coach Garrie Mcaffee, a product of Waco Connally High School and New Mexico State, where he excelled as a defensive tackle, drafted by the Seattle Sea Hawks. Defensive coordinator Matt Kappel, Linebackers Coach Ken Lee coming from the Chicago Bears, wide receivers Coach Derrick Wallace, Grambling State University and Offensive line and Defensive line Coach Jose Nonalaya.
The majority of players come from Central Texas High Schools. The Gamebreakers do however; get players from East Texas and Dallas that are a vital part of the organization. These young men volunteer their time, blood sweat and tears for the love of the game. The WFL is Minor League Football; therefore, players cannot be compensated for their time. Again it is simply for the love of the” Game”. Despite it being for the love of the game, you get some quality football from these gentlemen. The Gamebreakers and the WFL is a stepping-stone for some of the Athletes to make it into one of the other Leagues, i.e.… Arena, CFL and the NFL. The Gamebreakers currently have several players competing in the Arena leagues (IPFL Indoor Professional Football League), as well as Arena 2.
Stadium
All home games are played at Yellow Jacket Stadium ( Historic Old Anderson High School). Games are played on on Saturday evenings with a 7:00 PM kick off. The Gamebreakers always give thanks to Thomas Henderson, Frank Rivers and Red Rivers for their continued support of the organization, by allowing us the usage of the facility.
Current League
The Gamebreakers will compete in the World Football League 1 in 2009
Notable Former Playes
- Blade Atkins
- Octavius McFarlin
