Paul Sylvia
Founder & Camp Director
Founder of the Rhode Island Football Academy, Coach Paul Sylvia has 50 years of football experience both on the field and coaching from the sidelines. His vision of teaching “Football the Right Way” has guided RIFA since its founding in 2003 and remains the foundation of everything we do.
Tom Centore
Assistant Camp Director
Coach Tom Centore brings over 40 years of football experience on and off the field. A cornerstone of the RIFA staff, Coach Centore works directly with campers on position fundamentals and ensures every athlete receives the focused instruction they need to develop their game.