COYOTES IN ACTION
Coyote History.
NWI Coyotes formed in 2022 from the closing of EduSports. NWI Coyote Youth Football is a Not For Profit 501(c)(3) formed to provide a safe and effective learning program for youth in Northwestern Illinois. Our program is run soley from volunteers driven with a common vision for better youth tackle football.
We are a part of the Northern Illinois Football Conference.The NIFC was created in 2006 in efforts to bring a more positive experience to the youth in our communities. The philosophy of our team and the entire leauge is simple... "It's about the kids!"
Coyotes through the years
2010 - 2018
Dakota Youth Football
In the beginning years the program was known as Dakota Youth Football under EduSports started by a group of volunteers lead by Gary Giesman. The program was run through a group of volunteers and even included sports like volleyball & track.
2019-2022
EduSports
The program rebranded to the NWI Coyotes through EduSports. The program was still ran through volunteer lead by Gary Giesman.
2023 & Beyond
NWI Coyotes Youth Football
Gary stepped down & NWI Coyotes Youth Football was formed to replace EduSports. The program ran the 2022/2023 year using the equipment & trailer borrowed from past years. The 2024 season will start as a clean slate, only using the equipment purchased through funds from the first season. We plan to keep the program up and running for MANY years to come, offering a place for the kids to learn and grow!
NWI COYOTES PAST SEASONS
2023 SEASON
- HEAVYWEIGHT TEAM WITH 23 ATHLETES & COACH SCHUBERT, WALLS, ESSER, & MARSH
- MIDDLEWEIGHT TEAM WITH 22 ATHLETES & COACH BAKER, MARTIN, HOFMASTER, FITZ, & MOORE
- CHEER PROGRAM REJUVINATED WITH 18 ATHLETES & COACH MANDI, HAILEY, & JOCELYNN
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2024 SEASON
- HEAVYWEIGHT TEAM WITH 20 ATHLETES & COACH BAKER, WALLS, MARTIN, HOFMASTER, & SCHIESHER
- FLYWEIGHT TEAM WITH 29 ATHLETES $ COACH HELLWIG, KONING, WAX, BARNETT, LYNCH, SHEPPARD, & BROWNSON
- HEAVYWEIGHT CHEER WITH 20 ATHLETES & COACH MANDI, ALYSSA, KARA, ANNA, HAILEY, & JUMARIA
- FLYWEIGHT CHEER WITH 22 ATHLETES & COACH LINDSEY, LEAH, & JOCELYNN
2025 SEASON
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On behalf of everyone involved in our programs, we would like to say thank you for your continued support and the opportunities you help to provide to our children!