EIU Recruiting Areas: Chicago (Catholic League), St. Louis, Kansas City
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Eastern Illinois
* Hired as assistant football coach in January 2019 (enters third year in 2021)
* Offensive Coordinator and Superbacks Coach
* Coached first-team All-OVC tight end (James Sheehan)
* Coached offensive unit that ranked first in the FCS in 4th down conversions in 2019
* Offense scored a season high 49 points in win at Tennessee State
* Offensive unit had two All-OVC Newcomer selections (Isaiah Hill & Jaelin Benefield)
* Offensive unit had one Freshmen All-American (Chad Strickland)
* Team ranked fifth in the FCS in fewest penalties per game in 2020
* Coached Super Back group that had 24 catches with three touchdowns (Jay Vallie with 18 rec. / 3 TD)
Prior to EIU
* Coached offensive line at Cornell University (2017-18)
* Coached running backs at Cornell University (2016)
* Offensive unit posted highest rushing totals and fewest sacks allowed in 2018 since 2006 season
* Coached four All-Ivy League selections (three offensive line, one running back)
* Director of Scouting at Iowa State (Spring 2016)
* Director of High School Relations / Recruiting Coordinator at Toledo (2014-15)
* Director of Football Operations / Defensive Assistant at Toledo (2013)
* Director of Player Personnel / Recruiting Coordinator at Western Michigan (Spring 2013)
* Offensive Graduate Assistant Coach at Northwestern (2012)
* Offensive & Special Teams Quality Control at Northwestern (2010-11)
* Student Football Manager / Undergraduate Coach at Penn State (2006-10)
Personal
* Bachelor's Degree from Penn State in 2009
* Member of IHSA Class 7A State Championship team at Libertyville HS
* Native of Libertyville, Ill.