From Scottsdale, Arizona, Class of 2030 quarterback Ben Brittain is a rising competitor whose football journey began when he was just five years old. Now attending Cheyenne Traditional School, Ben has grown from flag football fields to national competition, steadily building a reputation as a dedicated, cerebral, and talented young QB.
While Ben once dabbled in multiple sports, football has always been his clear favorite. “If anyone asked my favorite sport 100 out of 100 times, it was and is football,” he says. What draws him most to the quarterback position isn’t just the excitement of the game, but the mental complexity behind it. “Most sports I’ve played are about physical talent. Football, especially at quarterback, is so much more mental. That’s what makes it special,” he explains.
Ben’s love for the game goes beyond playing—it’s about studying and understanding it. He grew up watching Troy Aikman highlights, learning from the Hall of Famer’s quick release, efficient mechanics, and championship mindset. Now, he’s a fan of Jon Gruden’s offensive systems and constantly looks for ways to grow. His attention to detail even shows off the field, where he studies the mechanics of a golf swing to understand how body rotation and torque can improve his throwing motion.
His growth as a quarterback has been fueled in part by three years of training under Coach Mike Giovando, known as “Coach Gio.” Through private sessions, game visits, and technique coaching, Coach Gio has been instrumental in refining Ben’s mechanics—especially working on arm positioning to improve torque and velocity. “When I get my arm over my head, the difference is incredible,” Ben says.
Ben’s warm-up routine is as thoughtful as his approach to the game. If it’s an afternoon game, he’ll start the day in the gym for a light workout, then watch college football and fuel up with a healthy meal. Once at the field, he goes through a structured warm-up with drops, lefty/righty flips, arm drills, back stretches, and then transitions to throws, building from short to deep, before running team plays.
Ben knows what it takes to succeed and sets his goals accordingly. This offseason, he’s focused on improving arm mechanics. Long term, he’s set on winning Nationals—something his team narrowly missed last year, finishing in the top five. “This is our last shot, and I believe we can do it,” he says.
Even through adversity, Ben stays focused. He’s played through injuries, including an ankle sprain that he taped up and fought through early in the season. To him, every day is an opportunity to grow: “If you aren’t getting better that day, you’re getting worse. Nobody ever stays the same.”
Among his most memorable moments is his first championship win back in kindergarten. In overtime, he threw the game-winning touchdown to his twin brother—a moment that marked the beginning of his competitive fire. Today, that same fire still fuels his drive to be the best every time he steps on the field.