List of current NAIA football coaches explained

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

Team	Conference	Head coach	First season	W	L	W%	W	L	W%	Offensive coordinator(s)	Defensive coordinator(s)	Special teams coordinator(s)
Bluefield Rams	AAC	^[2]	2017	36	40		49	82
Kentucky Christian Knights	AAC	^[3]	2023	2	11		2	11			/	Vacant
Pikeville Bears	AAC	^[4]	2021	17	15		29	44		Vacant
Point Skyhawks	AAC	^[5]	2022	8	16		8	16				Vacant
Reinhardt Eagles	AAC	^[6]	2017	65	16		65	16			/	Vacant
Rio Grande RedStorm	AAC	^[7]	2025	0	0		0	1				Vacant
St. Andrews Knights	AAC	^[8]	2022	1	22		1	22				Vacant
Union (KY) Bulldogs	AAC	^[9]	2020	7	30		7	30				Vacant
Arizona Christian Firestorm	Frontier	^[10]	2016	55	28		55	28
Carroll (MT) Fighting Saints	Frontier	^[11]	2019	30	17		30	17
College of Idaho Coyotes	Frontier	^[12]	2014	65	41		65	41
Eastern Oregon Mountaineers	Frontier	^[13]	2008	82	85		82	85				Vacant
Montana State–Northern Lights	Frontier	^[14]	2022	1	21		124	135		/	Vacant	Vacant
Montana Tech Orediggers	Frontier	^[15]	2020	21	12		21	12				Vacant
Montana Western Bulldogs	Frontier	^[16]	2016	49	28		49	28		/		Vacant
Rocky Mountain Battlin' Bears	Frontier	^[17]	2019	25	22		25	22				Vacant
Southern Oregon Raiders	Frontier	^[18]	2023	7	4		7	4				Vacant
Briar Cliff Chargers	GPAC	^[19]	2021	9	26		9	26		Vacant
Concordia (NE) Bulldogs	GPAC	^[20]	2017	33	37		33	37		Vacant
Dakota Wesleyan Tigers	GPAC	^[21]	2024	0	2		0	2		Vacant
Doane Tigers	GPAC	^[22]	2024	0	2		0	2				Vacant
Dordt Defenders	GPAC	^[23]	2016	56	30		56	30		^[24]
Hastings Broncos	GPAC	^[25]	2021	14	20		79	69				Vacant
Midland Warriors	GPAC	^[26]	2016	52	33		52	33				Vacant
Morningside Mustangs	GPAC	^[27]	2002	229	46		229	46			/	Vacant
Mount Marty Lancers	GPAC	^[28]	2021	8	26		8	26		/		Vacant
Northwestern (IA) Red Raiders	GPAC	^[29]	2016	82	19		82	19				Vacant
Waldorf Warriors	GPAC	^[30]	2023	4	8		4	8
Baker Wildcats	HAAC	^[31]	2023	10	3		10	3				Vacant
Benedictine (KS) Ravens	HAAC	^[32]	2021	28	9		28	9		Vacant
Central Methodist Eagles	HAAC	^[33]	2023	1	12		1	12		Vacant		Vacant
Clarke Pride	HAAC	^[34]	2023	3	10		3	10			Vacant	Vacant
Culver–Stockton Wildcats	HAAC	^[35]	2017	26	46		26	46				Vacant
Graceland Yellowjackets	HAAC	^[36]	2022	11	13		118	76				Vacant
Grand View Vikings	HAAC	^[37]	2019	59	5		59	5
MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers	HAAC	^[38]	2020	22	20		22	20		Vacant
Missouri Baptist Spartans	HAAC	^[39]	2014	25	81		25	81			Vacant
Missouri Valley Vikings	HAAC	^[40]	2024	1	0		20	16			Vacant
Peru State Bobcats	HAAC	^[41]	2022	13	11		13	11		Vacant	/	Vacant
St. Ambrose Fighting Bees	HAAC	^[42]	2022	4	18		4	18
William Penn Statesmen	HAAC	^[43]	2023	5	7		44	19			/
William Woods Owls	HAAC	^[44]	2024	0	2		0	2				Vacant
Simpson (CA) Red Hawks	Independent	^[45]	2024	0	2		0	2		Vacant		Vacant
Avila Eagles	KCAC	^[46]	2023	5	8		5	8				Vacant
Bethany (KS) Swedes	KCAC	^[47]	2023	1	12		118	67		Vacant		Vacant
Bethel (KS) Threshers	KCAC	^[48]	2024	2	0		2	0			/	Vacant
	KCAC	^[49]	2016	55	31		55	31				Vacant
Friends Falcons	KCAC	^[50]	2022	15	9		15	9				Vacant
Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes	KCAC	/ ^[51]	2024	1	0		1	0				Vacant
McPherson Bulldogs	KCAC	^[52]	2019	25	26		25	26
Ottawa Braves	KCAC	^[53]	2022	8	16		8	16
Saint Mary (KS) Spires	KCAC	^[54]	2020	48	82		62	117			Vacant	Vacant
Southwestern (KS) Moundbuilders	KCAC		2015	56	42		56	42				Vacant
Sterling Warriors	KCAC	^[55]	2024	0	2		0	2		Vacant
Tabor Bluejays	KCAC	^[56]	2010	107	70		132	88		Vacant		Vacant
Bethel (TN) Wildcats	MSC	^[57]	2019	39	17		39	17		/
Campbellsville Tigers	MSC	^[58]	2023	6	6		6	6		Vacant		/
Cumberland (TN) Phoenix	MSC	^[59]	2018	26	34		26	34				Vacant
Cumberlands (KY) Patriots	MSC	^[60]	2022	12	9		12	9				Vacant
Faulkner Eagles	MSC	^[61]	2022	6	17		6	17			Vacant	Vacant
Georgetown (KY) Tigers	MSC	^[62]	2022	18	6		123	40		Vacant
Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders	MSC	^[63]	2022	18	6		18	6		/		Vacant
Concordia (MI) Cardinals	MSFA	^[64]	2017	55	20		55	20		/		Vacant
Defiance Yellow Jackets	MSFA	^[65]	2022	7	14		7	14		^[66]	^[67]
Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats	MSFA	^[68]	2023	12	2		12	2				Vacant
Judson Eagles	MSFA	^[69]	2023	1	9		1	9
Lawrence Tech Blue Devils	MSFA	^[70]	2024	0	1		0	1
Madonna Crusaders	MSFA	^[71]	2024	0	2		0	2				Vacant
Marian (IN) Knights	MSFA	^[72]	2023	58	25		82	74
Olivet Nazarene Tigers	MSFA	^[73]	2024	1	1		14	30
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints	MSFA	^[74]	2012	65	60		65	60				Vacant
Saint Francis (IN) Cougars	MSFA	^[75]	1998	234	69		348	154				Vacant
Saint Xavier Cougars	MSFA	^[76]	1999	215	82		215	82				Vacant
Siena Heights Saints	MSFA	^[77]	2016	42	34		42	34
Taylor Trojans	MSFA	^[78]	2021	12	22		12	22
Dakota State Trojans	NSAA	^[79]	2009	60	96		60	96				Vacant
Dickinson State Blue Hawks	NSAA	^[80]	2014	85	27		85	27				Vacant
Jamestown Jimmies	NSAA	^[81]	2019	11	43		11	43				Vacant
Mayville State Comets	NSAA	^[82]	2020	11	33		11	33
Valley City State Vikings	NSAA	^[83]	1997	163	109		163	109				Vacant
Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes	SAC	^[84]	2021	3	13		3	13		Vacant		Vacant
Langston Lions	SAC	^[85]	2016	55	22		55	22		Vacant	Vacant
Louisiana Christian Wildcats	SAC	^[86]	2024	0	1		0	1
Nelson Lions	SAC	^[87]	2024	0	0		0	0				Vacant
North American Stallions	SAC	^[88]	2022	4	20		4	20				/ /
Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies	SAC	^[89]	2023	6	5		6	5
OUAZ Spirit	SAC	^[90]	2018	43	14		68	31		Vacant		Vacant
Texas College Steers	SAC	^[91]	2022	4	19		4	19				Vacant
Texas Wesleyan Rams	SAC	^[92]	2024	2	0		2	0				Vacant
Wayland Baptist Pioneers	SAC	^[93]	2023	3	9		3	9
Ave Maria Gyrenes	TSC	^[94]	2016	31	47		31	47
Florida Memorial Lions	TSC	^[95]	2022	10	11		10	11			/	Vacant
Keiser Seahawks	TSC	^[96]	2024	1	0		1	0				/
St. Thomas (FL) Bobcats	TSC	^[97]	2019	36	17		41	23		/		Vacant
Southeastern Fire	TSC	^[98]	2022	12	9		12	9				Vacant
Thomas Night Hawks	TSC	^[99]	2023	1	9		1	9
Warner Royals	TSC	^[100]	2022	5	16		5	16		Vacant
Webber International Warriors	TSC	^[101]	2021	12	20		12	20				Vacant

See also

• 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

Notes and References

1. Book: Theismann . Joe . The Complete Idiot's Guide to Football . Tarcy . Brian . Alpha Books . 2001 . 0-02-864167-1 . 2nd . Indianapolis, Indiana . 57 . Chapter 5: Coaching: Win, Get Fired, or Go on TV . Joe Theismann . May 10, 2010 . https://books.google.com/books?id=V5tFm-2-dccC&pg=PA51.
2. Web site: Dewey Lusk - Football Coach . 2023-09-24 . Bluefield University Athletics . en.
3. Web site: Kentucky Christian University . 2023-09-24 . Kentucky Christian University . en.
4. Web site: Corey Fipps - Football Coach . 2023-09-24 . UPIKE Athletics . en.
5. Web site: Point University . 2023-09-24 . Point University . en.
6. Web site: Reinhardt University Athletics . 2023-09-24 . Reinhardt University Athletics . en.
7. Web site: Rio Grande tabs Wilson as head football coach. 2024-06-11 . 2024-10-22 . Rio Grande University Athletics . en.
8. Web site: Robert Curtin . 2023-09-24 . St. Andrews University . en.
9. Web site: John Luttrell . 2023-09-24 . Union College (KY) . en.
10. Web site: Jeff Bowen - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-24 . Arizona Christian University . en.
11. Web site: Troy Purcell - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-24 . Carroll College Athletics . en.
12. Web site: Mike Moroski - Head Coach - Staff Directory . 2023-09-24 . College of Idaho Athletics . en.
13. Web site: Tim Camp - Football Coach . 2023-09-24 . Eastern Oregon University Athletics . en.
14. Web site: Jerome Souers - Football Coach . 2023-09-24 . Montana State University Northern Athletics . en.
15. Web site: Kyle Samson - Football Coach . 2023-09-25 . Montana Tech Athletics . en.
16. Web site: Ryan Nourse - Football Coach . 2023-09-25 . Montana Western, University of . en.
17. Web site: Chris Stutzriem - Football Coach . 2023-09-25 . Rocky Mountain College Athletics . en.
18. Web site: Berk Brown - Football Coach . 2023-09-25 . Southern Oregon University Athletics . en.
19. Web site: Shane LaDage - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Briar Cliff University . en.
20. Web site: Football Coaches : . 2023-09-26 . Concordia University, Nebraska . en.
21. Web site: 2024-02-16 . From volunteer to head coach: Alex Kretzschmar ready to take over DWU football . 2024-02-19 . Yahoo Sports . en.
22. Web site: 2024-01-04 . Jonathan Johnson hired as new Doane Football Head Coach . 2024-01-16 . News Channel Nebraska Southeast . en.
23. Web site: Joel Penner - Head Coach Football/Quarterbacks Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Dordt University . en.
24. Web site: 2024-01-17 . Jungling Promoted to Offensive Coordinator . 2024-01-29 . Dordt University . en.
25. Web site: Matt Franzen . 2023-09-26 . Hastings College . en.
26. Web site: Jeff Jamrog . 2023-09-26 . Midland University . en.
27. Web site: Steve Ryan . 2023-09-26 . Morningside University . en.
28. Web site: John Michaletti - Head Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Mount Marty University . en.
29. Web site: Matt McCarty - Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . Northwestern College Athletics . en.
30. Web site: Tyler Chapa . 2023-09-26 . Waldorf University . en.
31. Web site: Head Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . Baker University . en.
32. Web site: Joel Osborn . 2023-09-26 . Benedictine College KS . en.
33. Web site: Head Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . Central Methodist University . en.
34. Web site: Football . 2023-09-26 . Clarke University . en.
35. Web site: Tom Sallay . 2023-09-26 . Culver-Stockton College . en.
36. Web site: Patrick Ross . 2023-09-26 . Graceland University . en.
37. Web site: Joe Woodley - Head Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Grand View University . en.
38. Web site: Paul Hansen - Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . MidAmerica Nazarene . en.
39. Web site: Jason Burianek - Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . MBU Athletics . en.
40. Web site: Casey Creehan Hired As New Football Head Coach. December 27, 2023. December 27, 2023. Missouri Valley College Athletics.
41. Web site: Phil Ockinga - Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . Peru State College Athletics . en.
42. Web site: Vince Fillipp . 2023-09-26 . St. Ambrose University . en.
43. Web site: Marc Benavidez . 2023-09-26 . William Penn University . en.
44. Web site: 2023-06-15 . Julian Mendez named first Head Football Coach in William Woods history . 2023-09-27 . William Woods University Athletics . en.
45. Web site: 2022-12-14 . Simpson University Announces First Head Football Coach, Shawn Daniel . 2023-09-27 . Simpson University Athletics . en.
46. Web site: Derrick Alexander . 2023-09-26 . Avila University . en.
47. Web site: Mike Grossner . 2023-09-26 . Bethany College (KS) . en.
48. Web site: Daylon Markham - Interim Head Coach - Football Coaches . Bethel College (KS) . en.
49. Web site: Chuck Hepola - Head Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Evangel University of the Assemblies of God . en.
50. Web site: Terry Harrison - Head Coach/Offensive Line - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Friends University . en.
51. Web site: KWU Announces Football Program Leadership Change . 2024-10-22 . Kansas Wesleyan University . en.
52. Web site: Jeremiah Fiscus - Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . McPherson College Athletics . en.
53. Web site: Nick Davis - Head Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Ottawa University . en.
54. Web site: Lance Hinson . 2023-09-26 . University of St. Mary (KS) . en.
55. Web site: 2024-06-04 . Warrior Athletics Announces Change in Football Leadership . en.
56. Web site: Mike Gardner - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Tabor College . en.
57. Web site: Michael Jasper . 2023-09-26 . Bethel University TN . en.
58. Web site: Jake Russell - Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . Campbellsville University Athletics . en.
59. Web site: Tim Mathis - Head Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Cumberland University . en.
60. Web site: Shan Housekeeper - Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . University of the Cumberlands Athletics . en.
61. Web site: Rob Gray - Head Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Faulkner University . en.
62. Web site: sports fball coache . 2023-09-26 . Georgetown College . en.
63. Web site: Phil Kleckler . 2023-09-26 . Lindsey Wilson . en.
64. Web site: Joshua Schumacher . 2023-09-26 . Concordia University Ann Arbor Athletics . en.
65. Web site: Nissen . Shayne. 17 June 2022 . DC Football: Bill Nickell named Yellow Jackets head coach . 2023-03-21 . The Crescent-News . en.
66. Web site: Defiance College . 2023-03-21 . Defiance College . en.
67. Web site: Dion Black - Football Coach . 2024-01-11 . Defiance College Athletics . en.
68. Web site: Andrew Rode - Head Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Indiana Wesleyan University . en.
69. Web site: Quintin Demps . 2023-09-26 . Judson University (IL) . en.
70. Web site: 2023-11-20 . Lawrence Tech Names MHSAA Hall of Famer Scott Merchant New Football Coach . 2023-12-21 . Lawrence Technological University . en.
71. Web site: 2024-01-25 . Brett Guminsky Named Head Coach of Madonna Football . 2024-01-25 . Madonna University Athletics . en.
72. Web site: Ted Karras Jr. - Head Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Marian University Ind. . en.
73. Web site: 2024-01-18 . AVANTE MITCHELL NAMED ONU’S 11TH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH . en.
74. Web site: Joe Curry - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . University of St. Francis (III.) . en.
75. Web site: Kevin Donley . 2023-09-26 . University of Saint Francis (IN) . en.
76. Web site: Mike Feminis - Football Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Saint Xavier University . en.
77. Web site: Siena Heights Athletics . 2023-09-26 . Siena Heights Athletics . en.
78. Web site: Aaron Mingo . 2023-09-26 . Taylor University Trojans . en.
79. Web site: Josh Anderson - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Dakota State University . en.
80. Web site: Pete Stanton . 2023-09-26 . Dickinson State University . en.
81. Web site: Brian Mistro . 2023-09-26 . University of Jamestown . en.
82. Web site: Rocky Larson - Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . Mayville State University Athletics . en.
83. Web site: Dennis McCulloch - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Valley City State University . en.
84. Web site: Richard Wilson - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Arkansas Baptist College . en.
85. Web site: Quinton Morgan - Head Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Langston University . en.
86. Web site: Baublitz . Brian . 2024-02-22 . Ben McLaughlin Tabbed 25th Football Head Coach in Program History. 2024-02-22 . KALB.com . en-US.
87. Web site: 2024-01-12 . SAGU Tabs Jared Hudgins To Lead University Football Program . 2024-01-12 . Southwestern Assemblies of God University . en.
88. Web site: Kenneth Apande - Athletic Director - Staff Directory . 2023-09-26 . North American University . en.
89. Web site: Cory Miller - Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . Oklahoma Panhandle State University Athletics . en.
90. Web site: Mike Nesbitt - Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . OUAZ Athletics . en.
91. Web site: Jarrail Jackson . 2023-09-26 . Texas College . en.
92. Web site: Samuels . Doug . 2024-05-17 . Veteran ACC assistant reportedly set to take over NAIA program . 2024-05-18 . Footballscoop . en.
93. Web site: Marcos Hinojos Sr. - Head Coach - Staff Directory . 2023-09-26 . Wayland Baptist University Athletics . en.
94. Web site: Joe Patterson - Football Coach . 2023-09-26 . Ave Maria University Athletics . en.
95. Web site: Bobby Rome II - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . Florida Memorial University Athletics . en.
96. Web site: 2024-01-29 . Myles Russ Named Next Head Coach of Keiser Football. 2024-01-29 . Keiser University Athletics . en.
97. Web site: Bill Rychel - Director of Athletics Head Football Coach - #23 Football Coaches . 2023-09-26 . St. Thomas University Athletics . en.
98. Web site: Adam Waugh - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-27 . Southeastern University Athletics . en.
99. Web site: Orlando Mitjans - Head Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-27 . Thomas University Athletics . en.
100. Web site: Dialleo Burks - Football Coach . 2023-09-27 . Warner University Athletics . en.
101. Web site: Eric Potochney - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches . 2023-09-27 . Webber International University Athletics . en.