(WEST ISLIP, NY) The St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School Community is proud to announce alumnus and faculty member Ralph Carusillo ‘98, of Lake Grove, has been named as the Head Coach of the Varsity Football Team.
Athletic Director Ralph Dalton ’82 couldn’t be happier on the decision. He stated that “Ralph has been a big part of the growth of the program and he is ready to bring the football program to the next level at SJB.” Ralph Carusillo has been coaching at St. John’s for the past 11 years in both the football and baseball programs.
Pictured from left to right: Ralph Carusillo ‘98 and Ralph Dalton ‘82, Boys Athletic Director
Upon graduating Nyack College in 2003, Coach Carusillo returned to his Alma matter as a Social Studies teacher. He served as a Position Coach for the Varsity team for two years before being named Head Coach of the JV Program, a position he held for seven years. For the previous two years he has worked as the Offensive Coordinator for the Varsity squad. Coach Carusillo has also coached the Long Island Senior Bowl Team and, in 2012, was inducted into the CHSFL Board of Governors. Nyack College recognized him in 2010 by inducting him into their Athletic Hall of Fame.
Ralph and his wife Jenn have two children, Nicholas and Luke and are expecting their third this summer. The entire family is excited and Coach Carusillo is eager to begin his tenure as the leader of the St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School Football Program.
About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School: 1,700 students attend St. John the Baptist DHS, a college preparatory Catholic High School located on the south shore in West Islip. As part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, St. John’s offers a value-centered education that recognizes the unique talents and abilities of each child, while fostering a school environment that challenges students to reach their true potential. Open since 1966, St. John’s offers a rigorous curriculum and extensive activity and athletic programs. Students have the opportunity to take numerous Advanced Placement classes and 99% of St. John’s graduates continue on to higher education.
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