8a champion Lincoln Way East) and 1st seeds (13-0 Brother Rice) during their playoff run. Holecek said. “They fulfilled something I will always remember, one of the most special seasons of my life. Nothing is going to beat this in my career." According to the NFL's PlayFootball (in April, 2021), "Holecek has become one of the top high school football coaches in the country". As of November 19, 2021 Loyola has won 11-plus games 12 times and had a 20 game winning streak in 2021 (including 6-0 in the Covid delayed 2020 that season that was postponed until the 2021 Spring). The 2021 spring team was reported be Loyola's best team as evidences by its 30 point margin of victory over many top ranked teams include #2 Mt Carmel (and three other top 10 teams). Loyola was the overwhelming favorite, likely gaining Holecek a third championship in five years, however the governor/IHSA decided to cancel the playoffs. Holecek's coaching record then stood at 172-34 (83%) with 69 playoff victories. Loyola won the 8A championship 13-3 over unbeaten Lincoln Way East at Illinois' Memorial Stadium in November 2022. Holecek's LA coaching career concluded with him having Loyola's all-time win record and the highest winning percentage (84%) amongst active Illinois high school coaches. His other accomplishments include: 186 wins, including 2 undefeated seasons and a 30-game winning streak, 9 Chicago Catholic Championships, 17 consecutive playoff appearances with 10 Final Fours, 7 State Finals, and 3 Championships. Loyola Resignation In early December 2022, Holecek announced that he would be leaving Loyola at the end of the school year (when the last of his three sons would graduate). Loyola AD Genevieve Atwood commented on Holecek's career, "to see the amount of work and dedication and attention to detail and the way he works with young people is an amazing thing. It’s never been about him. I couldn’t be prouder of the work he’s done here". She remarked, "How do you write a better script than that: a third championship and to win on the field he played on in college?” Awards University of Illinois, Bruce Capel Award as the team's "Most Courageous Player" in 1994. NFL Ed Block Courage Award in 1998. Award presented to a player who personifies courage, strength, leadership and pursuit of excellence. NFL Defensive Player of the Week, for a stellar Monday Night Football game vs the Miami Dolphins in