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Eastern Illinois
* Hired as assistant football coach in May of 2024
* Began second stint on Eastern Illinois staff for the 2024 season
* Enters third season on Coach Chris Wilkerson's EIU staff for 2026 season
* Worked as a graduate assistant coach at EIU with offense in 2022
* Coached tight ends during 2024 season, moved to coaching offensive line for 2025 season
* Coached tight ends group that hauled in 39 passes for 447 yards and four touchdowns
* Moved to coaching offensive line for 2025 season
* Coached two second team All OVC-Big South selections (Nic DiSanto and Rahfeeq Katumbusi)
* During season offensive line blocked for single game rushing record by a quarterback (193 yards vs Dayton)
* During season offensive line blocked for singe game passing record by a freshman (411 vs. Illinois State)
Prior to Eastern Illinois
* Hired as an assistant coach at Western Illinois, coached WIU during 2024 spring practice
* Graduate assistant coach at Ball State working with offensive line group
Personal
* Five year member of Eastern Illinois football team
* Bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University in 2021
* Father Jeff was a former assistant coach at Eastern Illinois
* Native of Charleston, Illinois