Tackle Football Head Coaches
FOOTBALL HEAD COACHES
Our athletes are instructed by volunteer, youth-oriented coaches. All coaches need to pass a background check through TrustedCoaches.
Training courses are available to all football coaches through our partnership with Greenfield High School. Coaches have regular meetings with the varsity coaches at Greenfield High School to ensure that we are teaching the same concepts to athletes in our program, that they will ultimately learn at the High School level.
Individuals interested in coaching must be willing to commit to the necessary time to their team and athletes. Our Program Vetting Committee will interview and select all potential coaches. Any interested candidates should email Program President, Leah Macans at president@greenfieldyouthfootball.org.
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
It is VERY important to have an open line of communication between athletes, families, coaches and the board.
All questions regarding athlete participation should be directed to your team’s Head Coach. If the concern occurred during a game, please refrain from contacting coaches for 24 hours. If you are not satisfied with the response to your inquiry, GYFCP recommends that you contact the GYFCP Program President, Leah Macans.
Additionally, GYFCP will not address any third party or anonymous phone calls or emails. It is imperative that any issues are clearly shared to all involved, so we can have a successful resolution.
5TH GRADE TACKLE HEAD COACH (2026)
Coach Rich Vasquez
coachrich@greenfieldyouthfootball.org
Coach Rich's Bio
Coach Rich brings energy, positivity, and a love for the game to every practice and game day. He currently coaches in the NFL Flag Football 10U division, where he focuses on teaching young athletes the fundamentals of football while making sure they build confidence, teamwork, and a passion for the sport.
By day, Coach Rich works as a Client Relations Manager, a role that revolves around communication, leadership, and problem-solving—skills he brings directly onto the field. His professional background helps him connect with players and parents alike, creating a supportive and organized team environment.
Coach Rich believes youth sports should be about more than wins and losses. His coaching philosophy centers around effort, sportsmanship, and having fun while learning the game. Whether it’s running drills, celebrating a great play, or encouraging players after a tough moment, he aims to make every kid feel valued and motivated.
6TH GRADE TACKLE HEAD COACH (2026)
Coach Mike Swiderski
coachswiderski@greenfieldyouthootball.org
Coach Mike's Bio
Coach Mike is a lifelong sports enthusiast and proud sports junkie who loves being around the game and helping young athletes grow. He especially enjoys mentoring kids and helping instill a love of sports at a young age. His experience includes coaching elementary football, youth baseball, teaching martial arts leadership, and volunteering with the Franklin Little League Challenger Division, and he also spent time playing semi-pro football. Coach Mike and his family are proud to be part of the Greenfield community, and he’s excited to help young players build confidence, learn the value of teamwork, and develop a lasting love for the game.
7TH GRADE TACKLE HEAD COACH (2026)
Coach Mark's Bio
My wife, Heidi, is a member of the Greenfield Youth Football Board and we have 4 children who are all involved in Greenfield athletics, including our oldest who is currently playing on the Greenfield High School varsity football team. I was an assistant football coach for my daughter's team; she played tackle football in 2021-2023. I was a Head Coach 2024-2025 for my son's tackle team. I've also coached Greenfield Youth Basketball for the last few years.
I have always been involved in sports from a young age and played anything that I could ranging from volleyball, basketball, baseball, and football among others and I am a sports junkie.
I have a passion for seeing the youth learn the game of football and the discipline that comes with it while having fun doing it. I love seeing the athletes putting the skills and concepts we teach in practice onto the field on game day! There is nothing more exciting to me than seeing someone making a key block to open a hole for a big gain or touchdown or seeing a player make a great tackle to save a big gain or touchdown!
8TH GRADE TACKLE HEAD COACH (2026)
Coach Mike's Bio
My name is Michael Gomez. I live in Greenfield with my wife and two girls, ages 7 and 3. I’m originally from Los Angeles but moved to Wisconsin to attend and graduate from Marquette University.
I’ve always been passionate about football and how it teaches teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. I played since the 5th grade, won a high school California State Championship in 2003, played D-III at Marquette, then coached youth football from 2009-2018.
I bring with me a winning and “lead by example” mentality. I will push my team to their limits and beyond. That’s how we get better.