Ron McBride was born on Oct. 14, 1939. He is a former football player and coach, serving as the head coach at the University of Utah from 1990 to 2002 and at Weber State University from 2005 to 2011. Coach Mac he led the Utes to the1992 Copper Bowl, the program’s first bowl appearance in 28 years. He took the Utes to six bowl games during his tenure.
Coach Mac is a native of Los Angeles, where he was an all-city football and baseball standout at South Gate High School. He graduated from San Jose State University where he played for the Spartans from 1959 to 1962 and served as team captain his senior year. He later played professionally with the San Jose Apaches of the USA league.
Coach Mac has over 50 years of coaching experience and working with youth and young men. He is passionate about education and giving all youth the resources needed to succeed in life.
Every Child Deserves the Chance to Succeed
After school, many Utah kids are given an opportunity by their parents to participate in sports, dance, gymnastics and music lessons.
But, did you know that 99,000 Utah children are left alone and unsupervised after school each day, making them vulnerable targets for:
- Gangs
- Depression
- Suicide
- Boredom
- Social Isolation
- Drug Abuse
- Food Insecurity
Here’s what the Ron Mcbride Foundation means to these students
The Ron McBride Foundation programs provide a wide variety of classes in the areas of STEM, cultural enrichment, sports/recreation, dance, mentorship and more. Academic tutoring, career counseling, character education, and Kindness Clubs are also open to students.
Most importantly, the Ron McBride Foundation’s programs are taught by teachers and mentors with whom students already have a relationship.
Best of all, Coach Mac, his former coaches and players, including many of whom played in the NFL, visit the schools frequently to provide inspiration and motivation to the students.
In short, when the Ron McBride Foundation funds a school, it becomes “Mac’s School.” Their students become his kids!
Mac’s Team
