Richard “Dick” Bruich is synonymous with the Fontana High School Steelers Football program. Help us to name the field at Steeler Stadium, "Dick Bruich Field."
Coach Bruich is deserving of this honor, having over 30 years as a teacher and coach in Fontana (40+ years coaching overall). Coach B's impact on students and athletes is legendary.
Coach Bruich joined the Fontana High School Football coaching staff in 1975 as a defensive coordinator and assistant coach. And in 1977, he took over the helm of the football program. In his 22 years as the head coach of Fontana High School football, the Steelers won the 1987 National Championship, two state championships, two CIF championships, one CIF runner-up, four CIF semi-final appearances, twelve Citrus Belt League titles, and twenty-two consecutive playoff berths.
Coach Bruich was named the CIF Southern Section Coach of the Year four times (1987, 1989, 2002, 2003). He was named the California State Coach of the Year in 1989. As well as the Coach of the Year by the San Bernardino Sun five times (1979, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1992) and Coach of the Decade (2002). The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin also named him Coach of the Year five times (1979, 1984, 1987, 1989, 2002). And the Riverside Press Enterprise named him Coach of the Year twice (1989, 2002).
Coach Bruich has been inducted into several Halls of Fame:
Inland Valley Classic
California Coaches Association
Southern California Interscholastic Football Coaches Association
National High School Athletic Coaches Association
National Football Foundation
CIF Southern Section
And the City of Fontana named February 18, 2003 as "Dick Bruick Day."
Coach Bruich's contribution to Fontana High School and the community at large merits this recognition and distinction.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
June 8, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
June 4, 2021
368 Comments
Coach Buruick played an instrumental part in my personal development and life lessons both on the field and in his classroom served me well in confronting all aspects of life. He is and has always been an inspiration for anyone who has been blessed by his charm, wit and grace under fire. Thank you Coach Bruick, Tony#33
Well deserving! It was a pleasure and honor working with a Coach who put his students first and pointing them to the right direction, and who inspired them everyday to be better than the day before. The Cruz family was blessed and grateful to have him coach our three sons at Kaiser High School. They were amazing and memorable years.
I played football under Dick Burich back in the late 70s and 1980. He was the best coach I had. He had one of the best high school football records and deserves Steeler stadium named after him.
Definitely agree! Long over due - Steeler Football will always be remembered because of Coach "B"! We shouldn't forget the capacity crowds of 10,000, the 10 rooter buses to the away games and the amazing doehard football fans that would follow the Team anywhere! JV Cheerleader - 1977 Head Cheerleader - 1978
Coach b taught me alot of things as I played under him was a pleasure.. we all knew if he always yelled at you was to make you better out in the field it's not because he hated you or anything of that but just to make you better on the field and on game day.. he was the best coach in fontana hands down
Fontana legend and the reason this school is even listed in CA record books for high school football
Great coach and total commitment to the football program
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Richard “Dick” Bruich is synonymous with the Fontana High School Steelers Football program. Help us to name the field at Steeler Stadium, "Dick Bruich Field."
Coach Bruich is deserving of this honor, having over 30 years as a teacher and coach in Fontana (40+ years coaching overall). Coach B's impact on students and athletes is legendary.
Coach Bruich joined the Fontana High School Football coaching staff in 1975 as a defensive coordinator and assistant coach. And in 1977, he took over the helm of the football program. In his 22 years as the head coach of Fontana High School football, the Steelers won the 1987 National Championship, two state championships, two CIF championships, one CIF runner-up, four CIF semi-final appearances, twelve Citrus Belt League titles, and twenty-two consecutive playoff berths.
Coach Bruich was named the CIF Southern Section Coach of the Year four times (1987, 1989, 2002, 2003). He was named the California State Coach of the Year in 1989. As well as the Coach of the Year by the San Bernardino Sun five times (1979, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1992) and Coach of the Decade (2002). The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin also named him Coach of the Year five times (1979, 1984, 1987, 1989, 2002). And the Riverside Press Enterprise named him Coach of the Year twice (1989, 2002).
Coach Bruich has been inducted into several Halls of Fame:
Inland Valley Classic
California Coaches Association
Southern California Interscholastic Football Coaches Association
National High School Athletic Coaches Association
National Football Foundation
CIF Southern Section
And the City of Fontana named February 18, 2003 as "Dick Bruick Day."
Coach Bruich's contribution to Fontana High School and the community at large merits this recognition and distinction.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 8, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
June 4, 2021
368 Comments
One of the greatest coaches and most winning coaches but more than football he taught life, honor, and respect. This is the only name for that field in my opinion
Coach Buruick played an instrumental part in my personal development and life lessons both on the field and in his classroom served me well in confronting all aspects of life. He is and has always been an inspiration for anyone who has been blessed by his charm, wit and grace under fire. Thank you Coach Bruick, Tony#33
Well deserving! It was a pleasure and honor working with a Coach who put his students first and pointing them to the right direction, and who inspired them everyday to be better than the day before. The Cruz family was blessed and grateful to have him coach our three sons at Kaiser High School. They were amazing and memorable years.
I played football under Dick Burich back in the late 70s and 1980. He was the best coach I had. He had one of the best high school football records and deserves Steeler stadium named after him.
Definitely agree! Long over due - Steeler Football will always be remembered because of Coach "B"! We shouldn't forget the capacity crowds of 10,000, the 10 rooter buses to the away games and the amazing doehard football fans that would follow the Team anywhere! JV Cheerleader - 1977 Head Cheerleader - 1978
Coach b taught me alot of things as I played under him was a pleasure.. we all knew if he always yelled at you was to make you better out in the field it's not because he hated you or anything of that but just to make you better on the field and on game day.. he was the best coach in fontana hands down
Fontana legend and the reason this school is even listed in CA record books for high school football
Great coach and total commitment to the football program
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One of the greatest coaches and most winning coaches but more than football he taught life, honor, and respect. This is the only name for that field in my opinion