Saturday May 25, 2013

South Dakota State: Sources tell us FAU grad assistant Jimmy Rogers has accepted the linebackers position at South Dakota State. 

Geneva College (D-III - PA): Geneva College, located in Beaver Falls PA, is looking for JV games for the 2013 season in the month of September.  Looking to play the games on mondays.  All interested teams please contact Geno DeMarco at gdemarco@geneva.edu or Becky Dittmar at rdittmar@geneva.edu.

Augustana (D-III - IL): Augustana has filled their two intern positions. Chad Cleveland (former defensive backs coach at Eastern Illinois) will coach the linebackers, and former Jacksonville University (FL) player Chad Cypher will coach the tight ends.

Texas A&M: West Texas A&M running backs coach Michael Byrne has joined the Texas A&M staff as an offensive grad assistant. 

Colorado School of Mines (D-II): Colorado School of Mines is searching for an assistant football coach for the Linebacker position. Additional duties include strength and conditioning. Submit your resume and references to head football coach Bob Stitt at bstitt@mines.edu

Simon Fraser (D-II - Canada): The SFU football program is seeking offensive and defensive position coaches (two positions available). Previous NCAA coaching experience, and knowledge of NCAA recruiting regulations, is required. SFU is the only non-American university that is a member of NCAA Division II, playing in the GNAC Conference. Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada. Interested applicants can email resume information to: clan_football@sfu.ca. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Franklin College (D - III - IN): Franklin College has on open date for a game on November 1, 2014, and would prefer playing at home to balance the schedule. If interested, please contact head coach Mike Leonard at mleonard@franklincollege.edu.

Montana Western (NAIA): Head coach Ryan Nourse has stepped down after two years in order to become the athletic director.

SEC: LSU Senior associate athletic director Herb Vincent has been named the associate commissioner for communications of the Southeastern Conference. 

Alfred (D-III - NY): Alfred University has two open dates available in 2014. The dates are September 6 and October 11. We would prefer a home game in 2014, with the ability to travel in 2015. Anyone interested can contact Bob Rankl at 607/871-2302 or by email ranklr@alfred.edu.

Miami: Colorado State GA Cole Pemberton has officially joined the staff as an offensive grad assistant. Miami is no longer accepting applicants for the grad assistant position.

West Texas A&M (D-II): West Texas A&M is currently seeking an Offensive GA possible (Running Backs or Offensive Line). Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Interested applicants should send a letter of application and resume to Stephen Lee at slee@wtamu.edu. No Phone Calls Please.

Washington Redskins: The Redskins have hired Larry Coyer as an advance scout according to Albert Breer who notes Coyer was Shanahan's defensive coordinator in Denver from 2000-06. 

North Dakota (FCS): Minnesota State - Mankato offensive line coach/run game coordinator has accepted the offensive line job at North Dakota. 

Curry College (D-III - MA): Sources tell us that Plymouth State (D-III - NH) defensive line coach Bobby Johnson has been hired as the offensive line coach at Curry College.

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Concordia University (NAIA - MI): Concordia University in Ann Arbor, MI is accepting applications for an Offensive Graduate Assistant Coach. Experience with Wide Receivers is preferred, although all applications will be considered. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume (include your college GPA) and contact information of 3 references to: Erik Matth, Offensive Coordinator via e-mail at matthe@cuaa.edu. No phone calls please.

Tennessee State (FCS): Tennessee State is looking to hire a graduate assistant to work with the offensive line. Those interested can contact Russ Ehrenfeld at rehrenfeld@tnstate.edu.

South Dakota: Kentucky Wesleyan AD David Williams has been named senior associate athletic director for external relations at South Dakota.

Temple: Sources tell us that Kevin Clark will be named interim athletic director at Temple, and former Indiana associate athletic director Pat Kraft will join him as his deputy AD.

Dakota State (NAIA - SD): Jamestown College (NAIA - ND) assistant defensive backs coach Mike Collins has accepted the defensive coordinator / linebackers job at Dakota State.

Football Canada: The coaching staff for Football Canada's 2014 Junior National Team has been announced. 

Southwest Baptist (D-II - MO): Southwest Baptist is no longer accepting resumes for their two defensive graduate assistant positions. Thank you to everyone who showed interest in the position.

College of DuPage (JC - IL): Sources tell us that Matt Foster has accepted the head coaching position at College of DuPage. Foster, who coached the linebackers at North Central (D-III - IL) this past season, formerly served as an assistant at DuPage as well. We also hear that defensive line coach Ken DuBose will now also serve as director of football operations / recruiting coordinator. 

Murray State (FCS - KY): Sources tell us that former player Drew Hall will be coaching the tight ends and Carlos Alvarado, who previously served as a defensive grad assistant at Texas Tech, will join the staff and coach the corners.

Good news to report. Northwestern Oklahoma State head coach Alan Hall's cancer is now fully in remission. We hear coach Hall was very appreciative of all of the prayers and well wishes since his initial diagnosis. 

Midwestern State (D-II - TX): Midwestern State University is currently seeking Defensive Graduate Assistant Football Coaches. The positions include a stipend, housing, and tuition assistance for graduate school. Coaching responsibilities to include; but not limited to, Defensive Backs and Defensive Line. Experience playing and coaching Defensive Backs and Defensive Line preferred. Responsibilities include all aspects of the football program including; but not limited to, video editing, practice organization, contest preparation, recruitment weekends, student athlete development, and other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, resume, and three recommendation contacts including phone numbers to: Rich Renner, Assistant Coach, rich.renner@mwsu.edu. Please No Phone Calls.

Puget Sound (D-III - WA): Sources tell us that defensive coordinator Brant McAdams has stepped down to pursue other opportunities. We hear that special teams coordinator / defensive backs coach Thomas Ford has been named defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Alex Brenner has been promoted to special teams coordinator.

John Carroll (D-III - OH): John Carroll has appointed Brandon Staley as their defensive coordinator. Staley previously coached at Tennesse where he was the defensive grad assistant working with the inside linebackers as well as special teams.

Midwestern State (D-II - TX) Midwestern State University is currently seeking Offensive Graduate Assistant Football Coaches. The positions include a stipend, housing, and tuition assistance for graduate school. Coaching responsibilities to include; but not limited to, Running Backs, Tight Ends and Wide Receivers. Experience playing and coaching Running Backs, Tight Ends and Wide Receivers preferred. Responsibilities include all aspects of the football program including; but not limited to, video editing, practice organization, contest preparation, recruitment weekends, student athlete development, and other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, resume, and three recommendation contacts including phone numbers to: Adam Austin, Assistant Coach, adam.austin@mwsu.edu. Please No Phone Calls.

Southwest Mississippi (CC): Head coach Tucker Peavey has added Cameron Achord as special teams coordinator / receivers coach / recruiting coordinator, and Jessie Bowman as the defensive line coach. Achord spent the past three seasons as a grad assistant at Southern Miss and Bowman coached the defensive line last year at McComb HS (MS).

Graceland University (NAIA - IA): Missouri Valley (NAIA) assistant linebackers coach / defensive backs coach Justice Clegg has accepted the offensive line job at Graceland University, and will also serve as the strength coach. Clegg was a three year starter on the offensive lne at Upper Iowa University during his playing days.

Wright State (OH): Wright State University is seeking the following unpaid position coaches; defensive backs, wide receivers and offensive line. Must be in the Dayton / Cincinnati area. If interested please contact Keith Mora at mora.3@wright.edu.

Ithaca College (D-III - NY): Ithaca College has a part-time assistant coaching position available coaching the wide receivers. Please contact head coach Mike Welch at mwelch@ithaca.edu to apply. 

Sierra College (JC - CA): Sources tell us Natomas High School (Sacramento, Calif.) head coach Jeff Rimington has accepted the offensive line position at Sierra College. 

Miami (Fla.): Sources tell us former Colorado State grad assistant Cole Pemberton has landed a job as the offensive line grad assistant at Miami. 

Averett (D-III - VA): Averett University Football seeking Graduate Assistant. Averett University is looking for a Defensive Graduate Assistant/Strength & Conditioning. Responsibilities include coaching a position, practice / game preparation, recruiting area, summer camps, strength & conditioning, video and all other aspects of the football program. Qualifications include: Experience with strength and conditioning – must be nationally certified or get certification by September 1st, acceptance into graduate school (3.0 minimum GPA), Valid Driver’s License, Special consideration will be given to those that have National Strength & Conditioning Certification. Compensation package includes Stipend, Housing, Meals – (during the school year) & tuition waiver – this is a 12 month position. Start date is July 1st. Send letter of interest, resume, and references to Mike Dunlevy - Head Football Coach by e-mail to mike.dunlevy@averett.edu. No phone calls please.

St. Joseph (D-II - IN): Saint Josephs College (IN) is seeking applicants for a restricted earnings assistant football coach to work with the Wide Receivers. The job will be a 10 month job beginning August 1. It will pay between $10,000 and $12,000 with housing and benefits and some meals included. Must be able to understand and work with HUDL as the coach hired will be in charge of video. Please send resumes to Offensive Coordinator Brendan Murphy at bmurphy@saintjoe.edu. No phone calls.

Western Illinois: Sources tell us athletic director Tim Van Alstine has been let go. 

Ohio State: Ohio State is looking for a qualified GA to work with the defensive line. Candidates should email director of football operations Brian Voltolini at Voltolini.5@osu.edu. Candidates need to have 2.8 Undergrad GPA and coaching experience.

Midland University (NAIA - NE): Dave Gillespie has been named athletic director at Midland University. Gillespie comes to Midland after serving as the activities director at Lincoln Southwest HS (NE). 

Arkansas State: Mickey Ryan has been named associate AD for external relations. Ryan has previous experience in broadcasting and marketing spanning over 20 years, including the past two seasons as a Red Wolves sideline reporter.

UNLV: Tina Kunzer-Murphy, who has 12 years of experience as the executive director of the Las Vegas Bowl to go along with her background working various roles in the UNLV athletic department, has been named interim athletic director. Kunzer-Murphy will not be a candidate for the permanent AD position, according to the Las Vegas Sun.

Mississippi State: Scott Wetherbee has been named associate athletic director for external affairs. Wetherbee most recently held the title of assistant AD for marketing and ticketing operations at ECU, where he had served since 2003.

East Coast Prep (MA): East Coast Prep is seeking an assistant coach for next season. You will coach your own position and have off the field duties assigned by the head coach. Compensation includes room and board and a stipend for the season (August - December). College experience preferred. Please send resumes to dickbell@eastcoastprep.org no later than May 24th. No phone calls.

Kennesaw State: Head coach Bran Bohannon has announced that assistant coach Tim Glanton will work with the A-backs and slots.

Arkansas-Monticello (D-II): Sources tell us that Central Missouri (D-II) grad assistant Cody Scribner has accepted the linebackers job at Arkansas-Monticello.