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18+ Football · Paducah, Kentucky · MDFL

One Tribe.
One Mission.

Building men. Developing athletes. Strengthening our community. Recruiting now for the 2027 season.

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Next up OTAs · Sat Nov 21 · 5:00 PM Recruiting open through January

Who we are

More than a team. A movement.

The West Kentucky Braves are a first-year adult football organization based in Paducah, Kentucky. Our mission is to give athletes 18 and up the opportunity to compete at a high level, earn film, and build a stronger community.

For 2027 we join the Midwest Developmental Football League (MDFL). We represent pride, discipline and the next generation, on and off the field.

Join the tribe

All positions welcome.

Recruitment for the 2027 spring/summer 18+ tackle season is open through January. We're especially looking for linemen. QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, DL, LB, DB or special teams: we want to hear from you.

Email us to join

What we bring to the table

  • 10–12 guaranteed games plus 2 preseason games
  • Film of every game
  • MVP recognition every game
  • Travel opportunities for away games
  • Two uniform sets
  • Team store
  • Podcast coverage and game recaps

Schedule

Off-season OTAs

Organized team activities at 500 County Park Rd, Paducah, 5:00 PM unless noted. Arrive 15 minutes early.

  • Sat Nov 21OTAs · 5:00 PM
  • Sat Dec 5Christmas Parade · details TBA
  • Sat Dec 12OTAs · 5:00 PM · indoor, location TBD
  • Dec 19–26Holiday break
2027 game schedule & home field reveal Coming soon. Follow us on Facebook for announcements.

Coaches & staff

Leading the tribe.

Steven Robinson, OwnerSteven RobinsonOwner Isaac Sluder, Head CoachIsaac SluderHead Coach Dakota Woolverton, Defensive CoachDakota WoolvertonDefensive Coach Zayne Austin, Defensive AssistantZayne AustinDefensive Assistant Mike Palazzolo, Technology CoordinatorMike PalazzoloTechnology Coordinator

Sponsors

Real support builds champions.

Corporate Founders Partnership

Built by the community. For the community. Help lay the foundation for a program Western Kentucky can be proud of, and get your business seen at every game and on every post. Every sponsor receives free team merch and is recognized weekly.

Become a sponsor

2027 sponsorship packages

Bronze$250
  • Logo on team website (with link)
  • Social media shoutout (1× per week)
  • Business name in game-day programs
  • Free team merch (1 item)
Silver$500
  • Logo on team website (with link)
  • Social media shoutouts (2× per week)
  • Business name in game-day programs
  • Banner at home games (you provide or we can help)
  • Free team merch (2 items)
Gold$750
  • Logo on team website (with link & premium placement)
  • Social media shoutouts (3× per week)
  • Business name in game-day programs (front cover placement)
  • Banner at home games
  • Mention in press releases & media coverage
  • Free team merch (3 items)
Platinum$1,000
  • Logo on team website (with link & top placement)
  • Social media shoutouts (5× per week)
  • Business name in game-day programs (front cover placement)
  • Banner at all home games
  • Verbal recognition at games (PA announcements)
  • Free team merch (5 items)
Diamond$1,200
  • Logo on team website (with link & front page feature)
  • Social media shoutouts (daily during season)
  • Full-page ad in game-day programs
  • Banner at all home games (front and center)
  • Feature in team videos & media coverage
  • Free team merch (premium package)

Team store

Rep the tribe.

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