Delaware County Christian School’s Athletic Department is excited to announce the appointment of Drew Pearson as the second Head Football Coach in school history. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, he will also serve as a high school Bible teacher. Coach Pearson possesses a love for God, a love for football and a love for kids which helps to fuel his tremendous passion for teaching Bible and coaching.
Coach Pearson comes to DC with a great perspective having been a three sport athlete playing football, basketball and baseball at Wheaton North High School in Illinois. He then continued his career at Wheaton College where he achieved All-American honors as a defensive end as well as team captain.
From 2009 -2012, Coach Pearson made a significant impact on the football program at Valley Vista High School in Surprise, Arizona where he helped lead the team to the school’s first back-to-back playoff appearances and set the school record for wins (8). As Co-Defensive Coordinator, he improved upon a successful 2011 defense by setting the following school records: forced 27 turnovers, recorded 41 sacks & 94 tackles for loss, least points allowed/game, least yards allowed/game. Coach Pearson coached 8 players to the all-section team with 4 players earning 1st team honors and one as Section Player of Year and 1st Team All-State.
Developing Champions 4 Christ and the mentoring of young men will continue to be a top priority in the football program. Coach Pearson has a passion to make disciples in the classroom and on the football field.
Drew Pearson and his wife Cindy have five children: Zach(8), Nate(6), Luke(4), Sara Kaye(2), and Joy(6 months).
