“My dream was to be a high school head football coach…” said former Benet Academy football coach Pat New.

After 16 years on the sidelines, Benet Academy head football coach Pat New announced he would be stepping down as leader of the Redwing program. This story is sponsored by Fair Oaks Ford and Fair Oaks Lincoln .

“I feel like I just started yesterday, and I’m already done, but on the other hand, when I look back to 2010, that does seem like a long time ago. When I look at those players, a lot of them are in their mid-30s now, so I see it both ways,” said New.

From Redwing player to Redwing coach

New is no stranger to Benet as he is a 1987 graduate who attended BA for high school. He played football for the Wings before attending and playing collegiatel

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