Middle School Football
Head Coach Contact Information
Name: Matthew Pacheco
Email: CoachMattPacheco@gmail.com
Phone: 719-433-2760
Season/Practice Dates
Graduating 8th Grade Start Date: May 1st
OTA: Mid July
Regular Season: August-September
Social Media and Communication Pages
Team Mission/Vision Statement
“The mission of Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy Football is to empower student-athletes to excel in athletics, academics, and life. We believe that true success comes from developing the whole individual—on and off the field. Our commitment to a culture of excellence is built on the principles of competing for greatness in all we do, treating others with respect and dignity, leaving every place better than we found it, and dedicating relentless effort to every endeavor. Together, we strive to ‘win everything we touch’ while shaping future leaders.”
Coaches Biographies
Head Coach Matthew Pacheco
Coach Matthew Pacheco is a proud Colorado native entering his third year at Banning Lewis. With nearly a decade of youth football coaching experience, he brings passion, dedication, and a deep love for the game. Coach Pacheco is CHSAA and USA Football certified and is committed to using the sport to teach life lessons that help students grow both on and off the field.
Under his leadership, the Banning Lewis football program emphasizes a positive and disciplined culture rooted in attitude, effort, work ethic, and accountability. Coach Pacheco believes these core values not only build better athletes, but more importantly, prepare young people to become strong leaders, teammates, and community members.
A former school board member and long-time volunteer, Coach Pacheco and his wife have three children attending Banning Lewis, along with extended family deeply involved in the school community. He also brings a proven track record of leadership and coaching excellence, both on the field and in the corporate world.
Coach Sal
Hello, Stallions! My name is Emanuel Saldana. I was born in Texas and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, which taught me the value of discipline and teamwork. For the past five years, I’ve been working at USSPACECOM, where I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in the space domain. This football season, I’m thrilled to step into the role of coach for the Stallions, focusing on the Running Backs and Linebackers. I’m passionate about helping these young athletes develop their skills and grow both on and off the field.
Coach Joshua Pacheco
Assistant Coach | Special Teams Coordinator | WR/DB Position Coach
Coach Josh Pacheco, a Colorado native, brings over 22 years of youth sports coaching experience. He has developed successful programs for a local nonprofit and has coached basketball, soccer, floor hockey, and football. His soccer background spans recreational, club, and high school levels, earning Coach of the Year honors at both the high school and club levels.
Coach Pacheco is CHSAA-certified and a former official referee, certified personal trainer, and fitness franchise general manager—giving him a well-rounded understanding of athletic development, rules of the game, and leadership both on and off the field. For the past 8 years, he has focused on football, including 4 years coaching flag football.
Now in his third year as an assistant coach, he leads Special Teams and coaches Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs. He emphasizes teamwork, grit, and character—life lessons that extend far beyond the field.
Coach Pacheco is the older brother of Coach Matthew Pacheco and is deeply connected to the BLPA community. He has children currently attending and playing in the program, alumni who have graduated from BLPA football, and extended family involved in the school.
