List of current NAIA football coaches
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) includes 97 teams. Each team has one head coach.[1] As of the 2024 season, the NAIA is composed of ten conferences: the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC), Frontier Conference, Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC), Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC), Mid-South Conference (MSC), Mid-States Football Association (MSFA), North Star Athletic Association (NSAA), Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC), and the Sun Conference (TSC).
As of the start of the 2024 season, the longest-tenured coach in NAIA, is Dennis McCulloch of Valley City State University, who has been head coach at the school since 1997. In all, 14 NAIA programs will have new head coaches in 2024.
Conference affiliations are current for the 2024 season. One future NAIA team has hired their head coach; that team is indicated with a light blue background. Records are current as of 9/7/24.
Coaches
[edit]See also
[edit]- List of current NCAA Division I FBS football coaches
- List of current NCAA Division I FCS football coaches
- List of current NCAA Division II football coaches
- List of current NCAA Division III football coaches
- List of NAIA football programs
References
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- ^ "Kentucky Christian University". Kentucky Christian University. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Corey Fipps - Football Coach". UPIKE Athletics. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Point University". Point University. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Reinhardt University Athletics". Reinhardt University Athletics. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Rio Grande tabs Wilson as head football coach". Rio Grande University Athletics. June 11, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "Robert Curtin". St. Andrews University. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "John Luttrell". Union College (KY). Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Jeff Bowen - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Arizona Christian University. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Troy Purcell - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Carroll College Athletics. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Mike Moroski - Head Coach - Staff Directory". College of Idaho Athletics. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Tim Camp - Football Coach". Eastern Oregon University Athletics. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Jerome Souers - Football Coach". Montana State University Northern Athletics. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Kyle Samson - Football Coach". Montana Tech Athletics. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Ryan Nourse - Football Coach". Montana Western, University of. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Chris Stutzriem - Football Coach". Rocky Mountain College Athletics. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Berk Brown - Football Coach". Southern Oregon University Athletics. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
- ^ "Shane LaDage - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Briar Cliff University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
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- ^ "Joel Penner - Head Coach Football/Quarterbacks Coach - Football Coaches". Dordt University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
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- ^ "Matt Franzen". Hastings College. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Jeff Jamrog". Midland University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Steve Ryan". Morningside University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "John Michaletti - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Mount Marty University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Matt McCarty - Football Coach". Northwestern College Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Chapa". Waldorf University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Head Football Coach". Baker University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Joel Osborn". Benedictine College KS. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Head Football Coach". Central Methodist University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
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- ^ "Tom Sallay". Culver-Stockton College. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Patrick Ross". Graceland University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Joe Woodley - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Grand View University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Paul Hansen - Football Coach". MidAmerica Nazarene. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Jason Burianek - Football Coach". MBU Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Casey Creehan Hired As New Football Head Coach". Missouri Valley College Athletics. December 27, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ "Phil Ockinga - Football Coach". Peru State College Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Vince Fillipp". St. Ambrose University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Marc Benavidez". William Penn University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Julian Mendez named first Head Football Coach in William Woods history". William Woods University Athletics. June 15, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "Simpson University Announces First Head Football Coach, Shawn Daniel". Simpson University Athletics. December 14, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "Derrick Alexander". Avila University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Mike Grossner". Bethany College (KS). Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Daylon Markham - Interim Head Coach - Football Coaches". Bethel College (KS).
- ^ "Chuck Hepola - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Evangel University of the Assemblies of God. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Terry Harrison - Head Coach/Offensive Line - Football Coaches". Friends University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "KWU Announces Football Program Leadership Change". Kansas Wesleyan University. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ "Jeremiah Fiscus - Football Coach". McPherson College Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Nick Davis - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Ottawa University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Lance Hinson". University of St. Mary (KS). Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Warrior Athletics Announces Change in Football Leadership". June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Mike Gardner - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Tabor College. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Michael Jasper". Bethel University TN. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Jake Russell - Football Coach". Campbellsville University Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Tim Mathis - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Cumberland University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Shan Housekeeper - Football Coach". University of the Cumberlands Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Rob Gray - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Faulkner University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
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- ^ "Phil Kleckler". Lindsey Wilson. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Joshua Schumacher". Concordia University Ann Arbor Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
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- ^ "Defiance College". Defiance College. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "Dion Black - Football Coach". Defiance College Athletics. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Andrew Rode - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Indiana Wesleyan University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Quintin Demps". Judson University (IL). Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Lawrence Tech Names MHSAA Hall of Famer Scott Merchant New Football Coach". Lawrence Technological University. November 20, 2023. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ "Brett Guminsky Named Head Coach of Madonna Football". Madonna University Athletics. January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Ted Karras Jr. - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Marian University Ind. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "AVANTE MITCHELL NAMED ONU'S 11TH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH". January 18, 2024.
- ^ "Joe Curry - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". University of St. Francis (III.). Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Kevin Donley". University of Saint Francis (IN). Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Mike Feminis - Football Coach - Football Coaches". Saint Xavier University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Siena Heights Athletics". Siena Heights Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Aaron Mingo". Taylor University Trojans. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Josh Anderson - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Dakota State University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Pete Stanton". Dickinson State University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Brian Mistro". University of Jamestown. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Rocky Larson - Football Coach". Mayville State University Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Dennis McCulloch - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Valley City State University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Richard Wilson - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Arkansas Baptist College. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Quinton Morgan - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Langston University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
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- ^ "SAGU Tabs Jared Hudgins To Lead University Football Program". Southwestern Assemblies of God University. January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Kenneth Apande - Athletic Director - Staff Directory". North American University. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Cory Miller - Football Coach". Oklahoma Panhandle State University Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Mike Nesbitt - Football Coach". OUAZ Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Jarrail Jackson". Texas College. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
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- ^ "Marcos Hinojos Sr. - Head Coach - Staff Directory". Wayland Baptist University Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Joe Patterson - Football Coach". Ave Maria University Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Bobby Rome II - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Florida Memorial University Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Myles Russ Named Next Head Coach of Keiser Football". Keiser University Athletics. January 29, 2024. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "Bill Rychel - Director of Athletics | Head Football Coach - #23 Football Coaches". St. Thomas University Athletics. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ "Adam Waugh - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Southeastern University Athletics. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "Orlando Mitjans - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Thomas University Athletics. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "Dialleo Burks - Football Coach". Warner University Athletics. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ "Eric Potochney - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Webber International University Athletics. Retrieved September 27, 2023.