NICHOLAS PRESTIPINO

Ambitious communication student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, pursuing a Business minor while leveraging NCAA Division I football experience. Demonstrates leadership in coaching, customer service, and community outreach. Thrives in fast-paced environments, with a focus on sales, marketing, sports, and fitness.

• Assistant Defensive Line Coach, Roald Amundsen High School, Chicago, IL, 06/26, Coach approximately 8 defensive ends, ranging from freshmen through seniors, within a 50-player football program., Evaluate individual skill levels and provide one-on-one instruction tailored to each athlete's development and experience., Demonstrate and teach defensive-line fundamentals and position-specific techniques while leading individual drills and assisting with workouts., Mentor local athletes pursuing high-level football, drawing on Division I playing experience to provide practical guidance on technique, preparation, and development.
• NCAA Division I Football Student-Athlete, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL, 08/24–05/26, Contributed as a defensive end, primarily on special teams, while balancing a demanding Division I training schedule with full-time academics., Earned 2× AB Honor Roll recognition and was recognized among the football program's highest-GPA student-athletes with a 3.5+ GPA., Developed leadership, accountability, communication, resilience, and teamwork skills within a highly competitive Division I environment., Served as a dependable locker-room presence and teammate while contributing to a demanding, team-oriented program.