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Carroll football coach steps down

After winning nearly 100 games in 13 years, Dan Bielli has resigned as Archbishop Carroll football coach.

Dan Bielli was Archbishop Carroll's head football coach for 13 years. (Staff File Photo)
Dan Bielli was Archbishop Carroll's head football coach for 13 years. (Staff File Photo)Read more
    by By Rick O’Brien, INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
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After winning nearly 100 games in 13 years, Dan Bielli has resigned as Archbishop Carroll football coach.

Bielli, chairman of Carroll's health and physical education department, compiled a 98-55 record in two stints with the Patriots. He coached Carroll in 1995 and returned, after two seasons at nearby Kennedy-Kenrick and one as Carroll's freshman coach, in 1999.

"I'm really excited because I want the free time," said Bielli, an avid bicyclist. "It becomes more precious as you age. It's time to let a younger guy come in and take over."

Bielli guided the Patriots to Catholic League Blue Division championships in 2000, '01, and '02. The 2000 squad went 13-0 and beat Bishop McDevitt, 42-10, for top league honors.

For his career, Bielli, a graduate of West Catholic and West Chester University, went 106-70.