DeVries joins the Chicago Fire FC Academy in early 2023 after previously working with Division I college athletics in Florida. Originally from Greenwood, IN, he is a graduate from Indiana University Bloomington. He completed his B.S in Neuroscience in 2020 and graduated with a M.S in Athletic Training in 2022.

During his time in BIG 10 athletics, DeVries primarily assisted with the Women’s football program from 2021-2022. In addition, he assisted with Men’s football, Wrestling, Swim and Dive, American Football, Basketball, Water Polo, Ballet, and Jacob’s School of Music. DeVries is a certified athletic trainer and is credentialed with a Sports Manual Therapy Certification.

He is certified in CPR/AED rescue, First Aid, and holds an Emergency Oxygen Delivery certification.