Rick Arazosa, a husband, father, coach and co-founder of the Sierra Youth Football League, died Monday. He was 51.

Friends and family members say Arazosa will be remembered as a huge influence on hundreds of youth football players in Northern Nevada, as well as a mentor for young coaches.

He died Monday after suffering a splenic vein rupture. His wife, Charlene Arazosa, posted the news on Facebook and created a GoFundMe account to help with medical bills and for the couple’s two children.

Arazosa was one of the partners who started the SYFL , a youth tackle football and cheerleading organization for children between 5 and 14. He also coached football at Bishop Manogue, Wooster, Hug and North Valleys.

'He made every kid feel seen'

He coached the junior varsity team at North Valleys

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