COACHES
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Youth football coaches may be volunteers, but don’t be deceived—they really know their stuff! These enthusiastic individuals swap their free time for blowing whistles and cheering from the sidelines, all while figuring out which way is up! Armed with a wealth of knowledge and a talent for transforming chaos into teamwork, they’re dedicated to shaping little athletes into gridiron stars, one laugh-filled practice at a time!
Football & Cheer
Coach application
Become a part of our committed Coaching staff at River Grove Bears! Where we focus on instilling the fundamentals of football and cheerleading in a safe and nurturing environment for our youth. We welcome enthusiastic individuals—whether you have a child in the program, want to volunteer, or have a passion for coaching—to apply and help shape the future of our young athletes as they gear up for high school sports. Your skills and dedication can greatly influence our community.
Apply now to join the Bears Coaching team!
RGB Coaching Requirements
RGB will assume the costs for all certifications needed upon being selected to coach for the season.
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Certified by one of the following:
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National Youth Sports Coaching Association
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American Coaching Effectiveness Program
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Football Coaches Certified by USA Football's Heads Up Football accreditation
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AYF Human Kinetics Coach certified. (http://www.ayfcoaching.com)
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Submit to and pass an Illinois State Police Felony Background Check
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Positive Coaching Alliance certified
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All coaches must be USA Football certified. Link here for more info: rivergrove.com/usafootball to complete the USA Football annual certification.
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**For more info on certification requirements click here! or navigate over to our "USA Football" section.