Athletics - Offering, Coaches, and Requirements

The King George Athletics program exists to help the students of King George accomplish the mission of the school. King George Middle School strives to educate a diverse student population to become independent learners and productive citizens through the unified efforts of students, parents, educators, and the community.

Athletics offer a unique opportunity that gives student athletes a chance to experience and overcome obstacles in a different setting than academia. The program is about building students to become strong, well-rounded young people while learning to excel in all areas of life.

New Policy for Athletics Starting Fall 2026

If a sport is offered at both KGMS and KGHS during the same season, a maximum of two middle school athletes may be selected for that particular KGHS JV team. The KGHS JV coach and the KGMS coach for that sport will discuss and agree upon the selections prior to any official announcement by the KGHS JV coach.

KGMS athletes selected for a KGHS JV team should be potential starters and expected to receive ample playing time. If this is not the case, the athlete should remain on the middle school team.
KGMS student-athletes chosen for KGHS JV teams must meet all KGMS participation eligibility requirement.

Do You Want to Play?

Complete the interest forms linked below.

Boys Soccer

Girls Volleyball

Girls Basketball

Football

Cheer

Registration and Eligibility Information

Concussion Test Registration

Athlete Registration

Go to XLNTbrain.com click "Sign Up" and enter the passcode above to begin your registration. Passcode: KING GEORGE MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETE

Click "Join as an Athlete" after you complete your registration,follow these steps:

View concussion awareness video and pass brief video quiz
Update profile info & accept terms and conditions
Manage your teams
Take the XLNTbrain Baseline Test

The XLNTbrain Baseline Test takes approximately 25 minutes and is important for your healthcare provider to use as a baseline to compare for your recovery. It is important for you to take the test seriously and be in an environment free of distractions as you test.

If you perform poorly on the test, you may be asked to repeat the test under supervision.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible to condition or tryout for any sport at King George Middle School, an athlete must meet the following requirements.

Be enrolled as a full time student at KGMS.
Obtain a VHSL Physical form and get a physical from a licensed physician. The physical must be completed and dated and signed after May 1st for the upcoming school year. (May 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year).
Deliver or email the completed 4 page physical form with all pages filled out to the athletic director
**Physical will not be processed if all pages are not filled out**
Complete and pass XLNT Brain concussion baseline test.

Eligibility Academic Guidelines

KGMS Sports Eligibility Academic Guidelines

To try out for a KGMS sports team, students must have passed 5 of 6 classes in the most recent quarter.

During the season, athletes must keep at least C’s in 5 of 6 classes. One D is allowed, but no failing grades.

The Athletic Director will check grades every two weeks.

Students not meeting the standards will be placed on probation.
If grades don’t improve by the next check, the student will be suspended from athletics until eligibility is restored.

Eligibility Behavior Guidelines

KGMS Sports Eligibility Behavior Guidelines

Receiving a minor BDF or after-school detention will result in coach notification/ meeting with the Athletic Director. Penalties can be assessed.

ISS - Suspension from team for 2 days.

OSS - 3 days of team suspension for each day of OSS.

OSS - 5 days or more will result in automatic removal from the team.

*Coaches have the right to make grading policy more stringent for their team but may not soften this policy in any way. All grading and behavior issues must be conveyed to the Athletic Director in writing.

Ticketing Information NO REFUNDS ON TICKETS SOLD UNLESS GAME IS CANCELLED.

Athletic Costs and Game Admission

Weather Policy

Fall Sport Offering

Cheerleading

Thank you for your interest in the KGMS cheer program. This can be a truly rewarding and learning experience, but it requires a TREMENDOUS amount of time and energy. A squad member must be willing to practice on their own time and be present for all squad practices and activities. All squad members must work well with others; as cheerleading requires teamwork! Please be aware of this as you prepare to take on the challenges and responsibilities of becoming a KGMS Cheerleader.

Coach Klimbrick

Football

Girls Basketball

Volleyball

Boys Soccer

- Parents will pick up their players in the parking lot nearest to the flags promptly following team sessions.

- Players should bring running shoes or indoor soccer shoes, cleats (optional), shin guards, and water. Additional water will be available during sessions.

- Training sessions can, at times, be moved indoors if the coaches find it necessary. This is the reason for running shoes/indoor soccer shoes.

- If your player is interested in the tryout, please immediately encourage hydrating adequately with water, getting outside to be acclimated to the VA heat, and moving a soccer ball around the yard to ensure a good touch.

Wrestling

Boys Basketball

Spring Sport Offering

Girls Soccer

Softball

Track and Field

Baseball

Meet Your Coaches

Athletic Director

Matt Smith serves as Athletic Director and a CTE teacher. Mr. Smith is a former 4 x college All-Conference soccer player, All-American, and professional soccer player who went on to become one of the top 10 college soccer coaches in NCAA history. As Head Coach, Mr.Smith has won and lost a national championship, won 7 conference titles, 4 Eastern College Championships, earned the NCAA National Academic Award 17 times, and coached numerous players who earned All-American honors, played professionally, represented various US National Teams, the US Olympic Team, and the US World Cup Team. In 2014 Mr. Smith was chosen to the Maryland Soccer Legends Hall of Fame. Mr. Smith is an NIAAA Certified Athletic Director and is the proud parent of three grown children- Katie Walker- US Army Captain, Sophia Smith- Actress, Julia Smith- Teacher, and one grandchild Piper Walker- age 4.

Football

Football Coach: Brandon Haga- Coach Haga in his first season (2024) lead the KGMS Football team to a 10-0 record, affter spending the 2023 season as an assistant coach. He comes to KGMS after proudly serving the last 20 years in the United States Air Force. He is excited to not only teach the game of football, but more importantly he is passionate about having a positive impact on our local youth. He currently resides in King George County with his wife, Brittany of 21 years, and three children who are all involved in sports in King George County Schools.

Assistant Football Coach: Ian Clark- Coach Ian Clark is a King George native and Navy Veteran. This is his first season coaching tackle football. In the Spring, he won the KGYAA flag football championship for the middle school level. He played football all throughout his childhood for rec league and for KGMS. He has been eager to get into coaching and looking forward to an amazing season.

Assistant Football Coach: Eddie Schill- see below boys basketball

Assistant Football Coaches: Shaun Woodard

Wrestling

CheerLeading

Cheer Head Coach: Kara Limbrick- Coach Limbrick leads the highly successful KGMS Cheer team. A former cheerleader herself, Coach Limbrick brings a very high level of knowledge and passion to the program. Coach Limbrick has over 13 years of cheer coaching experience. She started coaching cheer at KGMS in 2016 and prior to coming to King George, she coached at the middle school, JV, and Competition levels. In addition to serving as KGMS Cheer Coach, Mrs. Limbrick is in her 10th year as an English Teacher at KGMS.

Assistant Cheer Coach:

Soccer

Boys Soccer Head Coach: Mitch Persun- In his first season as KGMS Head Boys Soccer Coach, Coach Persun led the team to the 2023 Battlefield Middle School Athletic Conference Championship. In addition to serving as boys soccer coach, Coach Persun is Assistant Coach of the KGMS Wrestling team. A former standout soccer player and multisport athlete, the Penn State graduate and Pennsylvania native has been a fixture in KGMS Athletics for over 6 years. Coach Persun is the proud father of three children in KGCS and works as a Science teacher at KGMS.

Assistant Soccer Coach: Jim Taylor

Girls Soccer Head Coach: Samantha Usina - 2024 BMSAC Championship winning coach. Coach Usina has been around soccer her entire life. She started playing when she was 3 years old, played top level travel soccer from age 10 through high school while also playing 4 years of Varsity at her local high school. She attended Indiana State and played soccer there until an injury pulled her away. She has continued to play as an adult and has played in 7 states and 2 countries for tournaments over the years. She began her 21 year coaching career with camps for the youth of her area and then was hired on as a JV coach in a northern Indiana high school. From there she also began coaching a U10 premier girls team and won a regional championship with them 3 seasons in a row. She has coached parks and rec and rec plus while here in Virginia. She was involved with her children's team when they played in Spain and has had the opportunity to co-coach with a British coach and learn many new European techniques of coaching with them. She is currently an E licensed coach in the state of Indiana and a Grassroots coach here in Virginia. This is her 3rd season with KGMS as the head coach. In 2022/23 she took her team to an undefeated season and a win in the first ever Battlefield Middle School Athletic Conference Championship. She has 3 boys who all play in the local area and attend King George schools and has a husband who is a state level soccer referee.

Volleyball

Girls Volleyball Coach: Matt Limbrick- 2023 and 2024 Championship winning coach in volleyball. Coach Limbrick is a 12 year Civics and Economics teacher at KGMS. He has been in charge of the Softball and Volleyball programs for 7 seasons. During the 2023 Volleyball season, the team was undefeated, only dropping 2 sets.They hosted the first Conference Title match and won in 3 sets. Both teams have strong athletes who continue to the next level and have success at the JV and Varsity Program. The goal for our coaching staff is to develop players to become better athletes and humans by the end of their time at King George Middle School. We strive to have athletes compete week in and week out both on and off the court/field. Matt loves coaching, it has become a new found passion of his.

Assistant Volleyball Coach: Claire Overstreet -

Basketball

Boys Basketball Head Coach: Austin Noel - Coach Noel currently serves as Head Coach of KGMS Boys Basketball A highly skilled, positive coach who brings out the best in his players, Coach Noel is a graduate of James Madison University and serves as a PE teacher at KGMS. Coach Noel came to KGCS from where he coached them to the BMSAC Championship. Coach Noel and his wife welcomed their first child in the fall of 2023.

Boys Basketball Co-Head Coach: Eddie Schill - Coach Schill brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to KGMS. Coach Schill has been an Assistant coach for Middle School Basketball, Football, High School JV Basketball and Varsity Baseball. In addition, he has also Coached Travel baseball, Parks and Rec, Little League, Youth Soccer and Flag Football. Coach Schill was at two sport athlete when at CBHS, has been married for 18+ years, and has two children playing sports for KGCS. Coach Schill works at Dahlgren Navel Base.

Boys Basketball Assistant Coach: Bart Nave - Mr. Nave is originally from Alabama and a proud alumnus of Auburn University where he received a bachelor's degree in Education and as well as Master’s degree in School Counseling. Mr. Nave has been a Psychology teacher, school counselor and coach for multiple sports during his 25 year career. The thing he likes the most about King George Middle School is the family atmosphere and the awesome students.

Girls Basketball Head Coach: Erin Reiley -

Girls Assistant Basketball Coach: Devlin Reiley -

Track and Field

Track Coach: Nicole Marckel -

Track Coach: Kristin Tidwell - Mrs.Tidwell has been working with King George Middle School athletes for three years. Before joining the middle school team she assisted with Ospreys Running Club for 5 years. As a distance runner herself, she I hopes to share her love of running with the kids and motivate them to do their best. Coach Tidwell has her certification for coaching track with USA track and field.

Baseball

Boys Baseball Head Coach: Chris Lewis - Two time Championship winning coach! Coach Lewis is in his second season with the KGMS Baseball team. Coach Lewis brings many years of playing and coaching experience to the team. Coach Lewis has over 30 years of playing and coaching experience to include the Colligate level. In addition to coaching with KGMS, Coach Lewis also coaches 13U Travel baseball and helps with his daughters 10U travel softball team. Prior to joining the KGMS staff, Coach Lewis has coached JV at KGHS and Varsity at Massaponax HS. Coach Lewis works with Bakers Baseball when he can assisting with skills clinics for kids ranging from 7-14 years old.. Coach Lewis’s wife also teaches in the county and he has a son and daughter who both attend KG County schools. If Coach Lewis isn’t on the field coaching, he can usually be found attending various baseball games in the area cheering on current and former player.

Baseball Assistant Coach: Adam Tutor - 2024 BMSAC Championship winning coach. Coach Tutor is new to the KGMS Baseball team. Coach Tutor served 12 years in the US Army and is currently a Fire Marshal for the state. Coach Tutor brings a high level of knowledge and passion for the game and is a certified USA Baseball coach. Coach Tutor has over 20 years of playing and coaching experience to include the Colligate level. In addition to coaching, Coach Tutor currently serves on the Board of Directors for King George Little League as a coaching coordinator to help build and develop coaches. He is dedicated to helping youth develop their skills to make it to the next level. Coach Tutor works with Bakers Baseball conducting skills clinics as well as strength and conditioning camps. Coach Tutor has a family with 6 boys and resides in King George.

Softball

Softball Head Coach: Matt Limbrick - 2024 Finalist in softball. Coach Limbrick is a 12 year Civics and Economics teacher at KGMS. He has been in charge of the Softball and Volleyball programs for 7 seasons. Softball went 12-1 in the 2023 season and won the Conference Championship.. The Softball team is comprised of strong athletes who continue to the next level and have success at the JV and Varsity Program. The goal for our coaching staff is to develop players to become better athletes and humans by the end of their time at King George Middle School. We strive to have athletes compete week in and week out both on and off the court/field. Matt loves coaching, it has become a new found passion of his.

Game Operations

Jennifer Watson - has been a dedicated member of the King George Middle School community for the past twelve years. In her first year, she supported the athletics program by managing ticketing for several sports and keeping score for both the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. She also served as the assistant track coach before taking on the role of Head Track Coach for the following three seasons.

During her second year, Ms. Watson became the primary scorekeeper for both basketball and football, a role she has continued with great consistency and professionalism. Over the years, her involvement in KGMS Athletics has grown, and she is now well known among referees, athletes, and fans as an important part of the school’s athletic community.

Ms. Watson also maintains a strong partnership with the King George High School athletic department, offering her time and assistance whenever needed. Her reliability, teamwork, and enthusiasm make her a valued contributor to the athletic programs at King George Middle School