Nick Monica replaces Jay Roth as Archbishop Rummel head football coach

Nick Monica has been named head football coach of the Archbishop Rummel High School football team. Jay Roth, athletic director of Archbishop Rummel High School, is stepping down as head football coach but will remain the athletic director. The announcement was made Wednesday by Marc Milano, president/principal.

“I am honored about being named head football coach and the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of my mentor Jay Roth.” said Monica. “I hope to continue the tradition of excellence that he has established for our school and our football program.”

Jay Roth will remain the athletic director of Archbishop Rummel High School.

Commenting on his decision to step down and appoint Nick Monica to the head coach position, Roth said, “It was a difficult decision, but I am ecstatic to have Nick Monica taking over the program. His experience and dedication to our team has proven he is the right man for the job. This will give me the chance to go to more sporting events and promote all our athletic programs. Our football team is in great hands with Nick Monica.”

A member of the Archbishop Rummel High School staff for 14 years, Nick Monica has been considered Jay Roth’s second-in-command as the football team’s defensive coordinator. Monica has also served as the head baseball coach for eight years. He will remain the head baseball coach through the end of 2019 season.

Monica is a graduate of the University of New Orleans, where he played baseball.

He and his wife Casey live in Metairie with their daughters Landri and Logan.