Our Story
Improving the education and well-being of Utah youth!
Coach Ron McBride, former head football coach at the University of Utah and Weber State University, has spent his entire career mentoring youth from underserved neighborhoods, helping them find a better path forward.
It’s why the Ron McBride Foundation (RMF) funds afterschool programs in Title 1 schools. These “Bridge Programs” provide underprivileged children and youth a safe environment from 3-6 p.m., with enrichment opportunities, academic support and
positive mentoring.
Last year, the RMF sponsored programs benefitted nearly 5,000 students across Granite, Jordan, Ogden, and Salt Lake City School Districts.
Our Founder
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.
Our Founder
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.
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!
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
Mac’s Team
RMF Officers and Board of Directors
Coach Ron McBride
Founder/CEO
Jesse Boone
President
Ken Crawford
Vice President
Cash Knight
Secretary
Heather Foy
Treasurer
BOARD MEMBERS
Paul Richards
Kristen Murdock
Steve Condie
Joni Dahle
MJ Ahlin
Cappey Jones
Kent Jones, M.D.
David James
Jami Shaver
Annette Marquardt-Kimball
Lori Gerke
Jo Lee Heaton
Michelle Knight
Mbe Agbor
Mitch Arquette
JoAnn Jacobsen-Wells
Executive Director
Kristine Schicker
Events Coordinator
Mac’s Team
RMF Officers and Board of Directors
Coach Ron McBride
Founder/CEO
Jesse Boone
President
Ken Crawford
Vice President
Cash Knight
Secretary
Heather Foy
Treasurer
BOARD MEMBERS
Paul Richards
Kristen Murdock
Steve Condie
Joni Dahle
MJ Ahlin
Cappey Jones
Kent Jones, M.D.
David James
Jami Shaver
Annette Marquardt-Kimball
Lori Gerke
Jo Lee Heaton
Michelle Knight
Mbe Agbor
Mitch Arquette
JoAnn Jacobsen-Wells
Executive Director
Kristine Schicker
Events Coordinator
Special Thanks to the Ron Mcbride Foundation Community Partners
- Kem Gardner
- Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation
- The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation
- Masonic Foundation of Utah
- Larry and Annette Marquardt-Kimball
- America First Credit Union
- Cache Valley Electric
- Kristin Murdock
- Wes Johnson
- Steve Condie
- Vanessa Lucido
- William Hall
- Gabe Epstein
- The Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation
- McCarthey Foundation
- Marriner S. Eccles Foundation
- Intermountain Community Care Foundation
- University of Utah Athletic Department
- Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson
- CR England
- Scott Murry
- Home Depot
- Walmart/Sam’s Club
- Lowe’s
- Scott St. Clair
- Marathon Oil
- Mayor Rob and Joni Dahle
- Williamsen Family Foundation
- Sally Langdon Barefoot Foundation
- Dr. W.C. Swanson Family
- R. Harold Burton Foundation
- VFI Corporate Finance
- David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation
- Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- The Marion D. and Maxine C. Hanks Foundation, Inc.
- The Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foundation
- The Sorenson Legacy Foundation
Special Thanks to the Ron Mcbride Foundation Community Partners
- Kem Gardner
- Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation
- The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation
- Masonic Foundation of Utah
- Larry and Annette Marquardt-Kimball
- America First Credit Union
- Cache Valley Electric
- Kristin Murdock
- Wes Johnson
- Steve Condie
- Vanessa Lucido
- William Hall
- Gabe Epstein
- The Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation
- McCarthey Foundation
- Marriner S. Eccles Foundation
- Intermountain Community Care Foundation
- University of Utah Athletic Department
- Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson
- CR England
- Scott Murry
- Home Depot
- Walmart/Sam’s Club
- Lowe’s
- Scott St. Clair
- Marathon Oil
- Mayor Rob and Joni Dahle
- Williamsen Family Foundation
- Sally Langdon Barefoot Foundation
- Dr. W.C. Swanson Family
- R. Harold Burton Foundation
- VFI Corporate Finance
- David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation
- Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
- The Marion D. and Maxine C. Hanks Foundation, Inc.
- The Joseph and Kathleen Sorenson Legacy Foundation
- The Sorenson Legacy Foundation