ABOUT THE CHICAGO FALCONS INC NFP
BUILDING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY,
AND
CHANGING LIVES!
THE CHICAGO FALCONS INCORPORATED NFP IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, HOST COMMUNITY AND SPORTING EVENTS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, AND TO HELP CONNECT COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SOCIAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES.
Founder & Lead Writer
COACH THOMAS J. ROBINSON, M.ED.
Coach Thomas J. Robinson, M.Ed. was a leading educator for 36 years within the Chicago Public Schools. As a product of Rezin Orr High School, a Chicago Public School, Thomas was a star athlete and all-around sportsman. He attended Northeastern Illinois University earning a Bachelors of Arts in Secondary Education and returned to his alma mater, Rezin Orr High School in Chicago, as the Physical Education teacher and Head Coach/Athletic Director for Football, Track & Field, Wrestling, Swimming and Tennis.
In 1990, as a response and an immediate call-to-action, Thomas needed a way to ensure that the young people he coached had an outlet and alternative to the ills that plagued the inner city during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Thus, he turned to the Midwest Football League and brought Chicago its leading Semi-Professional Football Team, The Chicago Falcons. This allowed his former students the chance to continue as a group of young men, occupying their time in a positive and productive light. The team went on to win 8 Championships within different Semi-Professional Conferences over the years. Many of his former students and players attribute their lives being saved due to the many opportunities Thomas provided for young people to be a part of, over the years.
For his efforts and contributions to the minor league football scene, Coach Robinson was inducted into the Minor League American Football Association Hall of Fame, in 2003. Since, eight former Chicago Falcons football players have been inducted into the Minor League American Football Association Hall of Fame under Coach Robinson's tutelage.
With a combined 50+ years of leadership, mentoring, coaching, and servitude, Coach Thomas J. Robinson's mission and passion to help people is truly inspiring and impactful.
Personal:
Fun Fact: Was selected among the first group of young men in the mid 1970s to introduce the American form of Football to European athletes.
Earned a Masters of Educational Leadership from Concordia College and went on to successfully help lead Ella Flagg Young Elementary School, a Chicago Public School for nearly 10 years, serving as Dean. He retired from Chicago Public Schools after serving nearly 20 years as the school's Assistant Principal.
Nickname is Coach Rob.
Currently lives in Chicago, Illinois
OUR TEAM
OFFICER
COACH LARRY JOHNSON
Larry Johnson returns to the Falcons to coach the offensive & defensive line.
Professional: Johnson competed with the Falcons, the Arena Football League, and was inducted into both the Falcons & the American Football Association Minor League Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Player Class in 2016.
SECRETARY
JOEL PRUNEDA
Joel Pruneda is the Secretary for The Chicago Falcons Incorporated NFP.
TALK TO US
Community Headquarters Columbus Park
500 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644