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

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