During Fall 2006, the GYFL recognized the need to add an additional football team to accommodate the growing number of boys on its' wait list.  The GYFL President and 2 Board Members reached out to Anthony Ferraro, a Cos Cob Crusher coach since 2002 to help make this vision a reality.  Anthony was the logical choice as a seasoned coach with numerous years of football, baseball, basketball & soccer coaching under his belt. Having Anthony’s youngest son joining the GYFL program in the fall 2007, the GYFL knew he would be involved in the program for at least another 6 years.

 In August 2007, the Riverside Gators began its 1st year in the GYFL and is led by lifelong Greenwich residents, President Anthony J Ferraro and Vice President Charlie Piro.  Anthony began playing football at an early age with the St. Lawrence Giants, went on to be the Co-Captain of Central Jr. High Football and played Varsity Football at Greenwich High School and was a member of the 1981 FICAC and State Champion team. Ferraro was also a member of the University of Tampa Flag Football team that played in the Sunshine State Conference.  Charlie also played for the St. Lawrence Giants (now the Cos Cob Crushers), he was an Offensive Tackle and Linebacker for Central Jr. High Cougars and played for the GHS Cardinals. Charlie has been coaching for many years.  He coached for a variety of sports including Cos Cob T-Ball league, OGRCC Soccer & Baseball Leagues and numerous sports for the Greenwich Boy's & Girls Club.

We are excited to be a part of the shaping of this new team.  More importantly, we are thankful that 95 additional boys will have the opportunity to participate in the game of football.  

2008 BANTAM FOOTBALL TEAM:

2009 Bantam Coaching Staff:

Head Coach Alex Nanai

Asst. Coach Tom Feda

Asst. Coach Claude Johnson

Asst. Coach Paul Quirk

Asst. Coach Guido Stroemer
 

2008 JUNIOR FOOTBALL TEAM:

2009 Junior Coaching Staff:

Head Coach Anthony Ferraro

Asst. Coach Bill Larkin

Asst. Coach Ron Lenihan

Asst. Coach Vinny Pastore
Asst. Coach Bob Pettinato
 

2009 SENIOR FOOTBALL TEAM:

2009 Senior Coaching Staff:

Head Coach John Zuccerella

Asst. Coach Brian Doherty

Asst. Coach Rich Nelli

Asst. Coach Barry Williams
Asst. Coach Mike Yost

BANTAM CHEER TEAM:

Coach Luci Pellegrino

JUNIOR CHEER TEAM:

Coach Luci Pellegrino

SENIOR CHEER TEAM:

Coach Kathy Ferraro

For more information, please contact Anthony Ferraro