Craig Vandersea

St. Paul's School

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Alma Mater: University of Rhode Island

Joined SPS: 2008

Coaching Highlights at SPS:

During Vandersea’s tenure, St. Paul’s has established itself as one of the top 10 prep football programs in the Northeast.
In his third season as head coach, he oversaw the program’s first winning record (6-2) in 20 seasons and was named the Boston Herald’s Independent School League Football Coach of the Year.
During the last five seasons, the team has won three New England Bowl Championships.
St. Paul’s football also has claimed three undefeated seasons with a 23-game winning streak.

Awards and Honors:

Coaching Resume:

Vandersea came to St. Paul’s from Bates College, where he was the assistant offensive football coach for 10 seasons and led the baseball program for nine.
Vandersea made his coaching debut with the University of Rhode Island as a graduate assistant, helping coach the defensive line with current University of Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi. He then went on to coach at Bowdoin College for two seasons and then Norwich University for a season.

Athletic Career:

Vandersea played high school football in Maine and earned a full athletic scholarship to the University of Rhode Island. He was a three-year letter winner at fullback and tight end for the Rams.