Richard Bird

Richard Bird (Teacher/Coach)

• Graduated from Bloomington High School in 1965

• Participated in many BAA sports in Bloomington

• Played high school football and track

• 2 year letter winner at Bloomington High School

• All Conference in Football

• 2 year letter winner at Wayne State College in 1965 and Mankato in 1967

• Awarded Wayne State Mud Freshman

• Graduated from Mankato State University in 1969

Coaching Highlights:

• Coached many BAA teams in Bloomington

• Volunteer football coach at Kennedy High School in 1965

• Coached T-ball for the YMCA from 1985 to 1986

• Coached floor hockey for the YMCA from 1984-1986

• Coached football and track at Lincoln High School from 1969-1970

• He coach football, track and baseball at Jefferson High School from 1970-2001

• Served as the Athletic Coordinator at Jefferson High School from 1998 to 2006.

• He was awarded the Butch Nash Assistant Football Coach of the Year 1989 from the State High School Football Coaches Association.

Community Involvement:

• Supervisor and Captain for 20 cancer volunteers working for donations 2000-2007.

• Created a power point presentation for BAA football, basketball, and volleyball.  The presentation promoted sportsmanship, coaching tips, and care of the facilities.  

• Created a charitable gambling booth to aid Jefferson Athletics.

• He helped found and run the Jefferson Football Golf Tournament for 12 years.  The 

• Tournament has raised over $38,000 for college scholarships for high school students.

• He continues to work for the Bloomington Park and Recreation Department.  He has worked for 25 summers running the Summer Spectrum Program.  He also continues to work part-time as a Sports Coordinator and Supervisor of the Field for the City of Bloomington.

• Rich and his wife Pat reside in Bloomington, Minnesota.