For former AHS head coach, Central football job a 'no-brainer'
John Dubzinski knew, when he stepped down as North Andover High head football coach following the 2024 season, that he would one day return to the sidelines. He just didn’t know when, and he didn’t know where. “At the time I had to be home,” he said.
“There were some issues at home, and it was all hands on deck with what was going on with my family. It’s getting better. But when I stepped away, I knew I wanted to coach again.
It had to be a job that was close to home, and it had to be close to where I teach (North Andover High). So I knew there would be limited choices. “When the Central Catholic job opened up, it was a no-brainer.
If you’re a coach, you want to compete at the highest competitive level possible. Central Catholic is the place. When this job came up, knew I had to go for it.
” One of the most successful gridiron coaches in modern area history will now lead the Central Catholic football program, with former rival Dubzinski officially named Raiders head football coach on Friday. “It’s funny how life works,” said Dubzinski. “You never would have thought, a few years ago, that I would be here (as Central Catholic coach).