It's Official: Ciao A Buc
Berkeley Prep athletic director Bobby Reinhart has confirmed former Jesuit coach Dominick Ciao, who collected 132 victories in 17 seasons on the Tigers sideline, has been hired as new Buccaneers coach.
Ciao, 53, replaces Frank Sullivan, who resigned in February to take a coaching job at a prep school in Virginia. Ciao will be on board in time for spring practice and will join the Berkeley faculty as a full-time physical education teacher.
"Coach Ciao comes to us with a tremendous history of football success and a remarkable reputation as a man and leader of young men," Reinhart said in a statement released by the school. "We're thrilled to have him on board and look forward to the future of Berkeley football."
A Chicago native, Ciao spent a quarter-century on Jesuit's sideline, serving as head coach from 1986-2002. His teams reached the playoffs in 10 of his final 11 seasons, and his '92 club reached the Class 3A state final.
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Great coach, great man, and a lifetime of unforgettable memories. What more could you ask, congrats Coach Ciao!
Posted by: LC | March 27, 2007 at 02:14 PM
Terrific hire. Head coach at Jesuit assisant coach with the Tampa Bay buccaners. He knows how to inspire and lead young men. They are blessed to have him come to their school.
Posted by: | March 28, 2007 at 11:29 AM
What an awesome catch for the Berkley Buccaneers! Coach Ciao will not only coach football at Berkley, but will mold our young men of today into our future leaders of tomorrow through football. GREAT JOB BERKLEY!!
Posted by: john | March 28, 2007 at 10:28 PM
Watch out football world. The God is back in the game!
Posted by: Chris | April 02, 2007 at 08:48 AM