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Be a Coach!

We’re all busy while we balance work, kids activities, family life, and more. Taking the time to coach a Naperville Saints youth football team can translate to personal growth and helps ensure that more kids can play football.

  • Make an impact on our local youth's football and character development
  • Install your own offense, defense, and special teams schemes - or use what we have already developed as a template
  • Spend quality time with your child in their formative years
  • Learn football at a deeper level and get support from coaching staff, high school coaches, board members
  • Be a part of the 60+ year history of Naperville Saints/ St. Raphael Football coaches

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Age Coordinator JV (12 y/o)

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Age Coordinator Varsity (13-14 y/o)

Age Coordinator Varsity (13-14 y/o)

Coach Qualifications

What are the key qualifications and requirements to be a Naperville Saints head coach?

  • Pass the coaching interview, conducted by a Naperville Saints board member
  • Have experience playing and/or coaching football, both can vary
  • Pass a background check
  • Complete the USA Football annual certification

Resources for Coaches

As a Naperville Saints coach, you'll have access to resources to help you and your team succeed!
 
  • Practice plans, drills, playbooks
  • Coaching clinics
  • High school coach visibility
  • Assigned coach mentors upon request
  • Board access and support
  • League rules and standards (BGYFL)

Coaches USA Football Certification

All coaches must be USA Football certified. Link here for more info: https://www.napervillesaints.org/usafootball

Perspectives: Coach Andler

Winning Playbook: A First-Year Coaches Approach to Mental Focus, Community, and Championship Glory
 
IN THIS ARTICLE WE HIGHLIGHT A 2023 NAPERVILLE SAINTS CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM, SHARING HOW THE MENTAL FOCUS CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR SUCCESS, THE ACCOMPANYING SENSE OF COMMUNITY, AND TIPS FOR FIRST-YEAR COACHES.

Perspectives: Coach Bern

In a recent article, “Naperville Central junior Chris Bern, fleet of foot in two sports, smooths the path for three brothers in wrestling” former Naperville Saints player Christopher Bern (Class of 2024, Naperville Central High School) was highlighted. As a follow-up we sat-down with his dad, Rob Bern, to hear his perspectives on youth football, coaching, being a multi-sport athlete and more.

Perspectives: Coach Czuba

For a variety of reasons youth football is experiencing a resurgence nationwide, including here in Naperville. With the surge we are seeing players coming over to the Naperville Saints who have played flag football. As a result, players and parents frequently ask us about the transition from flag to tackle, so we have asked someone who knows the game firsthand - Coach Mike Czuba. Mike is a long-time coach and Naperville Saints board member with over 40 years of on-field football experience.