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Gator Youth Football & Cheer

Gator Youth Football & Cheer

Screened & Trained Coaches

 

We are here to provide you and your family with the best youth football & cheerleading experience possible and we are proud to bring you extraordinary Coaches!

All of our coaches are carefully screened to help ensure your children's safety. This includes a background check performed by Westville Police Department. In addition coaches must abide by our Code of Conduct and display a sense of community and caring for youth.

Coaches are also given an opportunity and the resources to participate training on a variety of topics including safety, team building, and cheer performance.

If you are interested in coaching for Gator Youth Football & Cheer click here! For other volunteer positions email [email protected]

Head Coaches -  As the Head Coach you will stay with a division for a minimum of a 3 year term to help build and develop the divisions program, Create a fun, safe, and instructive environment for our youth to get experience with football and/or cheerleading As head coach, your job duties will include the duties of an assistant coach and include the following: Teaching your athletes good fundamental skills. Plan and supervise games, practices and events. Coordinate and oversee any assistant coaches as they work to ensure that athletes fully understand the fundamentals. Must be enthusiastic, impartial, dependable, patient and NOT have a win at all cost attitude. Must complete fingerprint screening and pass a background check as required by the Borough of Westville and State of New Jersey.

Assistant Coach - Assistant coaches will help support the head coach in developing the assigned divisions program. You are considered a leader and role model for a small number of young athletes; therefore sportsmanship, fair play and full participation are expectations of the program. Able to work with young children and keep things “fun”. Teach athletes proper & safe techniques. Understand and adhere to GYFC’s attendance & playing time policies & follow them consistently with all athletes. Attend all practices, games, as well as meetings & functions as assigned.  Use sound & acceptable coaching practices. Set an example of positive attitude & teamwork.  Resolve any differences of opinion with other coaches/parents away from earshot of athletes. Ability to communicate with other coaches, referees, and parents in a non-confrontational manner. Must complete fingerprint screening and pass a background check as required by the Borough of Westville and State of New Jersey.


 

2025 Coaching Staff

We are still in the process of determining coaches and will announce coaches soon! Please check back for information about the 2025 Gator Youth Football & Cheer Coaches. 

Junior Varsity Head Coach ( Ages 5-9)
Stefanie Formigoni-Michetti

About the coach: Hello, this marks my fourth year coaching youth cheerleading. Our program is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that enables athletes to cultivate character and resilience. We emphasize the development of strong foundational skills and advanced routines, always with a focus on safety. Our mission is to empower athletes to excel both on and off the field. I invite you to join us and discover your full potential.

Junior Varsity Assistant Coach
Kira Glass

About the coach: Hello! This is my first year as assistant coach for GYFC. I am a student at Gateway Regional High School, aspiring to be an elementary school teacher. I love being an assistant coach because it lets me encourage young athletes and watch their confidence grow. I enjoy helping with routines, stunts, and team-building, making sure the kids have fun and feel supported. Being part of their journey and celebrating their progress is the best part of coaching.

Varsity Head Coach (Ages 10-14)
Carolyn Yerka

About the coach: Greetings, my name is Carolyn Yerka. I currently serve as the Vice President of Cheer, Social Media Manager, Webmaster, and Varsity Head Coach for cheer at GYFC. My journey with the Gators began at a young age, and I continued to foster my passion by cheering for Gateway Regional High School for three years. In my senior year, I served as captain during the fall 2022 season. My coaching experience started in 2021 as a volunteer assistant coach at GYFC, and I advanced to head coach in 2024. My objective is to empower our athletes to discover a sport they love, cultivate a strong sense of community, and prepare them for high school cheerleading. Prior to coaching at GYFC I was a competitive and recreational dancer for 15 years. When I am not heavily involved in coaching here at GYFC I am a dance teacher at Platinum Acro and Dance. I am also currently pursuing my bachelors degree in inclusive elementary education. 

Varsity Assistant Coach
Ryleigh Glass

About the coach: 

Coaches Resources

The resources below are not required or endorsed by GYFC but may be helpful to hone and expand coaches skills. The listing of these resources is in no way to be viewed as a recommendation or endorsement for any product or service.

Contact

Gator Youth Football & Cheer
899 Almonesson Rd 
Westville, New Jersey 08093

Email: [email protected]

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