<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0kQejs_1GpgY98T00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0kQejs_1GpgY98T00" width="1179" height="661" ><figcaption>from “Shots by Max” on Instagram.</figcaption></figure>DePaul Prep’s 2026 football season kicked off with Assistant Admissions Director, Nick Bizzieri leading the team, his first as head coach. Leading the team for his first year as head coach, Bizzieri is prepared to go far this season. In previous years, he was the offensive linemen coach and has been coaching for 16 years. He has played football since 1999 and played as an offensive lineman. As the offensive linemen coach, he was focused on one individual position and its impact on the game. “Now, I have to look at everything,” said Bizzieri, who has additional responsibility coaching players, coaches, and parents. “So the focus has to expand a ton,” he said. “Once he stepped in…and…took over the program, even before he was named head coach…we now have very energized practices…we have our competitions, we have our ramjacks, like we do before every game [and] every practice,” said Senior Captain, Peter Zuvich.Zuvich also has responsibilities. “Just like being a role model for…the younger kids ‘cause we do have a pretty young team…and also stepping up, like having a voice saying the things you don’t want to say,” he said. .There are many players having a standout season this year. Bizzieri mentioned Peter Zuvich, along with Zach Stewert, Nate Miller, Khalil Hanna and George Farrell .Bizzieri said “I love the kids a lot, but I hold them to a very high standard…sometimes that comes in the form of screaming and then…pulling them aside and picking them up.” The team practices and plays frequently and there are many things the head coach finds enjoyable, but beating Lane Tech and winning the first game against Richard’s are his highs. Zuvich agreed. “Week one…coming out strong, and winning the game against Richards…was really a tone setter for our season, and…as an overall team.”Although the team has had some highs, there’s always room for improvement. Bizzieri said “learning to correct those mistakes to…humble yourself and lower your ego [is important].”Coach Bizzieri believes the team has a bright future. “We’re on the cusp of something special [and]…we’re doing some great things right now.” The away games are particularly hard for the team if their opposition’s student section is involved in the game. “Teams that have good student sections can be intimidating…you go in there with the assumption that you’re gonna quiet them down, but if you don’t and they really get into it, they can impact the game 100%” he said.The football team needs all the support they can get for all 4 quarters because it does impact their performance. “Them being there matters for us. We want them there. We need them there. They have to be there…they’re a part of the team.”Coach Bizzieri also emphasizes the importance of a team. “He really brings in the idea of like, your team is your brother,” said Zuvich.Overall, the varsity football team’s season is going well with great coaches and a united team. The team has the drive and commitment to make it far and they deserve the fans’ support. “We want as many kids there being as loud and obnoxious as possible,” said Bizzieri. The players have been having fun and are being set up for success with head coach Bizzieri running the show. </div></body>

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