Quick Info
| Profession | Former NFL placekicker; high school football head coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/12/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Robbie Gould
21/10/2026
Robbie Gould resigned as head football coach at Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, after two seasons, and the school announced the decision on 21/10/2026. He stepped away to spend more time with his family, and the school said he would continue helping senior players with college recruiting. The Lions went 3-15 across his tenure and missed the IHSA playoffs both years, and the school began searching for a new head coach.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Robert Paul Gould III |
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| Summary | Placekicker who played 18 NFL seasons with the Chicago Bears, New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers after being signed as an undrafted free agent by the New England Patriots in 2005. He retired from the NFL after the 2022 season and later became a high school football head coach, first at Rolling Meadows High School and then at Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where he resigned in October 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
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| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Position | Placekicker |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Central Mountain High School, Mill Hall, Pennsylvania |
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| College | Pennsylvania State University (2001-2004), played for the Nittany Lions football team |
Personal Life
| Family Status | Stepped away from coaching in October 2026 to spend more time with his family, according to the school |
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| Siblings | Chris Gould (assistant special teams coach, Los Angeles Chargers) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father was a three-time All-American soccer player at Lock Haven University. | |
| 2. He kicked 26 consecutive field goals during the 2006 NFL season, setting a record that broke Kevin Butler's mark. | |
| 3. He lettered in football, soccer, basketball and track at Central Mountain High School. | |
| 4. He reportedly went 29-for-29 on field goal attempts and 39-for-39 on extra points in NFL postseason play. | |
| 5. He is the all-time leading scorer in Chicago Bears history with 1,207 points. | |
| 6. He announced his retirement in a piece for The Player's Tribune and on Instagram. |
