Firm Football Foundation

Mike Dowd has dedicated his entire life to serving others in Boys Christian League, Kare Youth League, and Rio Hondo Prep. He was the first head coach for RHP football and led the Kares to their first title 50 years ago in 1973. Throughout his coaching career, he has not only pushed young men to be the best they can be but also impacted them to carry on the tradition of serving others through leadership. His subtle fingerprints can still be found throughout the Rio Hondo football program to this day and is one of the many reasons it continues to be among the most special stories out there. It all began 50 years ago when Mr Dowd raised Rio's first blue trophy, and the stage is set for the Kares to hoist it again for the 15th time out of 22 championship game appearances.