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Michigan: Sources tell FootballScoop Lou Esposito is leaving Memphis to become defensive line coach at Michigan. 247 sports has reported the same. Espo is the former defensive coordinator at Western Michigan. In January, Memphis hired his as co-defensive coordinator.
Tarleton State (FCS - TX): Source tells FootballScoop Darrius Harris is joining the staff as defensive line coach. Harris has served as defensive grad assistant at Alabama A&M and has coached defensive line at Southern Oregon as well.
Bill Belichick: Belichick's inability to land a coaching job in 2024 may be a minor setback for him but a major win for the game of football.
Kentucky Wesleyan College (D-II): Kentucky Wesleyan Football in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference would like to invite applicants for a Full-Time OL coach. This is 12 month term with benefits. Salary is High 20s - low $30s. Duties will include leading the Offensive Line, off-campus recruiting, and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years previous coaching and recruiting experience. Bachelor's degree required. Please apply with a cover letter, resume and three professional references at kwcfootballjobs@gmail.com. Subject Line: OL Coach Opening. Applicants will be reviewed immediately. Proposed Position to start May 1. Please no phone calls!
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Arkansas Pine Bluff (FCS): Chris Forestier is joining the staff as special teams coordinator / tight ends coach. Forestier spend the past two seasons at Houston working with special teams and assisted with special teams several seasons at LSU prior to that.
UTEP: Former Indiana Wesleyan and Roosevelt University defensive coordinator Kyle Beyer is joining the staff as lead defensive analyst.
Western Kentucky: Kap Dede is joining the staff as outside linebackers coach ESPN's Pete Thamel has shared, adding Chad Staggs and Grant Chestnut are joining the staff as analysts.
Hilbert College (D-III - NY): Hilbert is seeking an assistant coach (quarterbacks or offensive skilled). Responsible for assisting the head coach in all phases of the football program. Provide academic support, practice preparation, data entry, camps and recruiting. Work with admissions and athletic recruiting coordinator to meet roster goals, and field a competitive team. Abide by NCAA and Empire 8 rules and regulations. Serve as a positive role model for all student athletes. Develop and maintain good communication with team members; utilize effective motivational strategies. Develop and implement demanding but fair equitable team policies and training rules. Cultivate good rapport with other campus and athletic services. Attend conference wide meetings, clinics and workshops. Maintain a strong working knowledge of Hilbert College Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and practices. Athletic Department secondary responsibility. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge of NCAA and Empire 8 rules and regulations. Basic computer skills (MS Office including Word and Excel). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Able to work independently as well as being able to supervise others. Able to lift and carry heavy items (up to 25 lbs). Willingness to work nights and weekends. Strong organizational skills. Playing and coaching experience, preferably at the college level. Bachelor's degree preferred. Valid drivers license. The full posting can be found on our website: Assistant Football Coach
Chris Smeley: The United States Coast Guard shared great news last night as they found former South Carolina quarterback Chris Smelley, now an Alabama high school head coach, after he went missing off the coast of Florida this morning. More here.
Virginia University of Lynchburg (NCCAA): VUL is currently seeking a Wide Receivers Coach. This position includes a stipend and housing is provided. Responsibilities include all aspects of the football program, including practice organization, academic support, and recruiting. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a resume, and three recommendation contacts including phone numbers to Head Coach, Tim Newman, at tnewman1@vul.edu.
Centre College (D-III - KY): Centre College, a highly selective academic Division 3 institution located in Central Kentucky – which recently completed a $70 million athletic facility upgrade – is looking for an entry level football coach, responsible for the RBs with their own recruiting area. Can start immediately or when available, preferably no later than May 1. $8,000 plus meal plan. Interested parties should email their resume to head coach at andy.frye@centre.edu.
Bluefield State (D-II - WV): Former Columbia pass game coordinator/wide receivers coach Jerry Taylor, Jr. has accepted the OC/QB position at Bluefield State, sources tell FootballScoop.
Wake Forest: Wake Forest Football is looking to hire a Coordinator of Creative Content. The role is primarily focused on graphic design. Interested candidates should apply here. Please direct any questions to Katie Bason at basonsc@wfu.edu
Lyon College (D-III - AR): Lyon College would like to invite applicants for a Full-Time RB coach. This is 12 month term with health and retirement benefits. Salary is low $30s. Duties will include leading the running backs, off-campus recruiting and athletic department social media coordination or game management. Social Media content production experience is a plus. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years previous coaching and recruiting experience. Bachelor's degree required. Please apply with a cover letter, resume and three professional references at. Applicants will be reviewed immediately. Position to start May 1. Appy through our HR link: Lyon RB Position
MidAmerica Nazarene (NAIA - KS): MNU is seeking applicants for a Defensive Graduate Assistant. Duties will include coaching the Defensive Line , film editing/breakdown (HUDL), special projects by the defensive staff, recruiting a specific geographic area, academic monitoring, and other duties assigned by the head football coach. Graduate tuition, meal plan, and a stipend is included. Please send resumes and references to pchansen@mnu.edu. No calls please.
Jacksonville State: Jax State's latest off-field hire is intimately familiar with the offense.
Ottawa (NAIA - KS): Ottawa University, located in Kansas and a member of the NAIA, is actively seeking a full-time assistant football coach to join our team starting July 1st. The role may entail serving as a special teams coordinator, and we are committed to finding the ideal candidate to complement our staff. The selected coach will be tasked with overseeing all aspects of the football program as designated by the Head Football Coach. It's worth noting that the last six full-time assistants have progressed to coaching roles at the Division 1, Division 2, or NAIA levels, including Head Coaches, Coordinators, or assistant positions. The salary for the position will be $30,000 a year with benefits. Interviews will start after our spring practice mid April. For more details and to apply, please visit here.
UAB: UAB Football is looking to hire multiple off field positions including on campus recruiting operations, content team (creative video) and content team (graphic design). If you are interested or have a candidate please email all resumes to Chief of Staff Cole Peterson at cepeters@uab.edu.
Kirk Ferentz: Coach Ferentz doesn't want to see college football revert to the haves and have-nots.
William & Mary (FCS - VA): William & Mary is looking for a VOLUNTEER offensive quality control (QC) coach. The QC position will be working directly with the offensive coordinator assisting with the weekly gameplan, recruiting, running drills during practice, film breakdown, and other duties. This is strictly a VOLUNTEER position. No stipend, meal plan, or housing is included. In the past, our quality control coaches have moved on to graduate assistant (GA), other QC roles, or been promoted to full time coaches on the staff at W&M. This is an excellent way to get experience with a variety of responsibilities. Please send all resumes and references to maacitelli@wm.edu and include in the subject line “Offensive Quality Control”.
Analysts, quality control, etc...: The NCAA is once again discussing abolishing the idea of "off the field" coaches and allowing everyone on staff to coach the players. However, there are folks who don't want this to pass...
Conference Realignment: What if every FBS program was placed into a conference realignment draft? Who's taken first and who's taken last? A consultant ran the numbers, and here's what he found.
New England College (D-III - NH): New England College has an opening for a Graduate Assistant position which will begin on August 1. This is a startup program with a Pre-Varsity schedule in ‘24 and a full Varsity schedule in ‘25. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and must be admitted into graduate school. Job duties include but are not limited to; coaching a position, running meetings for your position group, recruiting your own area, practice/game preparation, film breakdown, data entry, and other duties assigned by the head coach. The position will cover full graduate tuition, meal plan, housing, and a stipend. To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for references to head coach Kevin Kelly via email at kkelly@nec.edu.
Amherst (D-III - MA): Amherst College has an opening for a Running Backs coach. This is a 12-Month position, $35k {No Benefits}. All applicants must apply through Human Resources. Click here to apply.
Georgetown (FCS - Washington, D.C.): Georgetown University is looking to fill a full-time Wide Receivers job on staff. This is a salary-based position with benefits. Serious candidates can reach out with a resume and cover letter to football@georgetown.edu.
Jim Harbaugh: Hear Jim make the case that offensive line is the most important position in football.
2023-24 NFL and College Head Coaching Changes
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