Career
DeVries was the head football coach for the Wheaton Thunder located in Wheaton, Illinois. He held that position for 3 seasons, from 1943 until 1945. His coaching record at Wheaton was 11 wins, 5 losses and 3 ties.
As of the conclusion of the 2012 season, this ranks him #7 at Wheaton in total wins and #5 at the school in winning percentage (658).