Indianapolis Colts’ veteran quarterback Phillip Rivers already has another job in place once he decides to retire from NFL. At a recent conference held by St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama, Rivers confirmed he will take over the school’s football program after he ends his professional career.
Rivers, who is Alabama native, is reportedly well familiar with the school and its football program. According to Ben Thomas of AL.com, the 38-year-old signal-caller held football clinics at St. Michael Catholic High School in the past.
According to Rivers, it’s his longtime dream to be a high school football coach, wanting to honor his dad in that way. Rivers Sr. was the head coach of Decatur High’s football team and coached his son at one point.
“It’s a special day for me and my family really,” said Rivers during the press conference. “I will probably get a little emotional. I had two childhood dreams. One was to play in the NFL, and I’m now going into my 17th season. The other was to be a high school football coach as my dad was. How blessed am I to be able to live both of those out!”
It remains unclear, however, when will Philip Rivers take over his post. Rivers repeatedly said that he thinks he can play on a high level for several more years and isn’t considering retirement yet despite a significant drop in his performances last season.
After a disappointing year in 2019, Chargers decided to they will not extend Rivers, making him a free agent. He ended up joining Colts’ on a one-year deal.
