Coach DeRose is entering his 28th year coaching football. He has coached all levels of high school football throughout the east valley. He played college football at Northern Illinois University. He is a retired Chicago Police Officer after 20 years, & is now in his 20th year of teaching. He is married to his wife, Laurie, & has two adult children: Neko (22) & Naysa (21). He is excited to return back to coaching and he continues to learn from fellow coaches and players.