Mike Vrabel Leads Patriots to Super Bowl 60

Walsh Jesuit High School, Vrabel's alma mater, will cheer him on in the big game.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:31am

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Less than a year and a half ago, Mike Vrabel, the head coach of the New England Patriots, gave advice to the football team at his alma mater, Walsh Jesuit High School. This Sunday, Feb. 8, Vrabel will lead the Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Why it matters

Vrabel's journey from high school football player to NFL head coach is an inspiring story, and his former school's support for him in the biggest game of the year highlights the lasting impact that high school programs can have on their alumni.

The details

As the head coach of the New England Patriots, Vrabel is positioned to deliver a pregame speech to his team before they face off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

  • Vrabel gave advice to the Walsh Jesuit High School football team less than a year and a half ago.
  • Super Bowl 60 will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Mike Vrabel

The head coach of the New England Patriots and a former high school football player at Walsh Jesuit High School.

Walsh Jesuit High School

The high school that Vrabel attended and where he played football before going on to the NFL.

Seattle Seahawks

The opposing team that the New England Patriots will face in Super Bowl 60.

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The takeaway

Vrabel's journey from high school football player to NFL head coach is an inspiring story, and his former school's support for him in the biggest game of the year highlights the lasting impact that high school programs can have on their alumni.