St. John Fisher University Athletics

Alessandro DeRosa joined the St. John Fisher football program as its defensive backs coach before the 2026 season. 

DeRosa, from nearby Webster, graduated from SUNY Cortland in May with a Bachelor of Science in strength and conditioning. The former defensive back, who played in 26 collegiate games (10 starts), helped the Red Dragons win four Empire 8 Conference championships and the 2023 Division III national championship. He made 43 tackles, including three for a loss, defended four passes and recorded an interception as a senior on his way to first-team All-Empire 8 honors.