Beau Desherow is the new head coach at Illinois power Loyola Academy. The LA alum, who has been an assistant coach in the program since 2004, takes-over for former NFL linebacker John Holecek, who resigned at the end of the 2022 after leading the Ramblers to another state championship.
“Beau Desherow is absolutely the right person to lead our championship football program and continue the football tradition of excellence,” said Genevieve Atwood, Vice President for Athletics and Fitness in a news release announcing Desherow, a 1993 LA alum, as the school’s new head coach. “Beau has been a leader at Loyola Academy and in the football program for two decades. His ties to the football program are extensive: he was on the 1992 state finalist team, he is a former varsity assistant coach and head sophomore coach, and his sons have also been part of the football program in recent years. The football search committee was impressed with Beau’s understanding of our shared Jesuit mission, its significance in our football culture, and his commitment to continuing the winning tradition of our football program.”
“Loyola Academy football is built on tradition and a commitment to excellence, and I am honored to be selected as the next head coach,” said Desherow, who has experienced Loyola football from the perspective of a player, a coach, and a parent. “This program means everything to me,” he adds. “I understand the history and tradition I’m stepping into, and I look forward to working with our outstanding student-athletes and coaching staff to write the next chapter.”
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During Holecek’s 17-years at the helm, Loyola Academy won three state titles (2015, 2018, 2022). Last year’s team finished No. 73 in the High School Football America 300 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. The Ramblers were No. 3 in the HSFA Illinois Top 10 behind No. 1 East St. Louis and No. Chicago Mount Carmel.
Welcome back Beau Desherow ’93, our new Head Football Coach. Beau has been an employee of Loyola since 2004. As a LA Football alum, a long-time coach, & parent of 3 Ramblers, he has had an invaluable role in our continued success on & off the field & in developing men for others pic.twitter.com/QjO7axO6LL
— Loyola Academy Football (@Loyola_FB) March 15, 2023
