ClevelandBlack Knights

Cleveland youth football

Protect
the Kingdom.

Building strong players on the field and strong leaders in the community.

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Two young Cleveland Black Knights football players in black and gold uniforms
01 Game day highlights

Flawless victory.
38–0.

Black Knights football, built on discipline, brotherhood, and family. Watch the latest action and celebrate the win with the team.

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Black Knights CLE — 38–0
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Black Knights CLE — Flawless Victory
02 Our mission
“The Cleveland Black Knights are committed to developing young athletes through discipline, teamwork, leadership, respect, and excellence.”

Our mission is to build strong players on the field and strong leaders in the community.

Cleveland Black Knights shield logo featuring a knight and the Cleveland skyline
03 Meet our staff

Guided by leaders.
Built as a team.

Our staff supports every player’s growth, confidence, discipline, and understanding of teamwork.

Tatum Gatson, Cleveland Black Knights head coach
Head CoachTatum Gatson
Rayshaun Young, Cleveland Black Knights assistant coach
Assistant CoachRayshaun Young
Michol Williams, Cleveland Black Knights assistant coach
Assistant CoachMichol Williams
Christopher Gatson, Cleveland Black Knights strength and conditioning coach
Strength & ConditioningChristopher Gatson
Biyonca Fuller, Cleveland Black Knights team mom and manager
Team Mom & ManagerBiyonca Fuller

Assistant Coaches

  • 01 Rayshaun Young
  • 02 Michol Williams

Helping players develop football skills, confidence, discipline, and teamwork.

Player Development & Team Support

  • 01 Christopher Gatson — Strength & Conditioning
  • 02 Biyonca Fuller — Team Mom / Manager
  • 03 Elease Moore — Team Mom / Manager
  • 04 Nakea Middlebrooks — Team Mom / Manager

Supporting our players, families, coaches, and team operations throughout the season.

Legend Jones, Cleveland Black Knights player number 10

Player Spotlight

Legend Jones

Speed. Discipline. Heart. A Black Knights champion who plays harder and represents the standard.

Black and gold Cleveland Black Knights football uniform concept
04 Our identity

Black. Gold.
Cleveland proud.

Every detail represents strength, tradition, discipline, and the pride we carry for our city.

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More information coming soon

Programs, registration,
and season schedule.

We’re preparing the details families need for the upcoming season. Contact the Black Knights for current team information.

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