Quick Info
| Profession | American football coach and former player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/01/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Fort Ord, California, USA |
Latest News about Ron Rivera
10/07/2026
California elevated Ron Rivera to Athletic Director of Football while he continued as the football program’s general manager. The move expanded his oversight of the program and formalized a broader leadership role at his alma mater.
20/03/2025
Ron Rivera was hired as the first general manager of California football. The newly created role placed him in charge of major program operations, including staff oversight, revenue generation, fundraising, and donor engagement.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ronald Eugene Rivera |
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| Known For | Former NFL linebacker and head coach; general manager at California |
| Notable Achievement | Won Super Bowl XX as a player with the Chicago Bears; two-time NFL Coach of the Year |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of California, Berkeley |
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Personal Life
| Current Residence | California, USA |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Stephanie Rivera |
Career
| Playing Career | Played linebacker in the NFL for the Chicago Bears |
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| Coaching Career | Served as head coach of the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders; later became general manager of California football and, in 2026, added the role of Athletic Director of Football |
| Awards | NFL Coach of the Year (2013, 2015) |
Favourites
| Favourite Sport | American football |
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Style Quotient
| Nickname | Riverboat Ron |
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Social Media
| X | https://x.com/RonRivera80 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a consensus All-American linebacker at Cal | |
| 2. Was part of the Chicago Bears' 1985 Super Bowl-winning team | |
| 3. Coached the Carolina Panthers to a Super Bowl appearance | |
| 4. Has also worked in football administration at California |