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, 11 NAIA programs will have new head coaches in 2024.
Conference affiliations are current for the 2024 season.
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[edit]
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- ^ "Kentucky Christian University". Kentucky Christian University. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Corey Fipps - Football Coach". UPIKE Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Point University". Point University. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
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- ^ "Robert Curtin". St. Andrews University. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "John Luttrell". Union College (KY). Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Jeff Bowen - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Arizona Christian University. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Troy Purcell - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Carroll College Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Tim Camp - Football Coach". Eastern Oregon University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Mike Moroski - Head Coach - Staff Directory". College of Idaho Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Jerome Souers - Football Coach". Montana State University Northern Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- ^ "Kyle Samson - Football Coach". Montana Tech Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Ryan Nourse - Football Coach". Montana Western, University of. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Chris Stutzriem - Football Coach". Rocky Mountain College Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Berk Brown - Football Coach". Southern Oregon University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ "Shane LaDage - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Briar Cliff University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
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- ^ "Matt Franzen". Hastings College. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Jeff Jamrog". Midland University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Steve Ryan". Morningside University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "John Michaletti - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Mount Marty University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Matt McCarty - Football Coach". Northwestern College Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Tyler Chapa". Waldorf University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Head Football Coach". Baker University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Joel Osborn". Benedictine College KS. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Head Football Coach". Central Methodist University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
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- ^ "Tom Sallay". Culver-Stockton College. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Patrick Ross". Graceland University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Joe Woodley - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Grand View University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Paul Hansen - Football Coach". MidAmerica Nazarene. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Jason Burianek - Football Coach". MBU Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "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 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Vince Fillipp". St. Ambrose University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Marc Benavidez". William Penn University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Julian Mendez named first Head Football Coach in William Woods history". William Woods University Athletics. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "Simpson University Announces First Head Football Coach, Shawn Daniel". Simpson University Athletics. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "Derrick Alexander". Avila University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Mike Grossner". Bethany College (KS). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "A.B. Stokes - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Bethel College (KS). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Chuck Hepola - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Evangel University of the Assemblies of God. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Terry Harrison - Head Coach/Offensive Line - Football Coaches". Friends University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Matt Myers - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Kansas Wesleyan University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Jeremiah Fiscus - Football Coach". McPherson College Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Nick Davis - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Ottawa University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Lance Hinson". University of St. Mary (KS). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Darren Jackson". Sterling College. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Mike Gardner - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Tabor College. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Michael Jasper". Bethel University TN. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Jake Russell - Football Coach". Campbellsville University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Tim Mathis - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Cumberland University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Shan Housekeeper - Football Coach". University of the Cumberlands Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Rob Gray - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Faulkner University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
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- ^ "Phil Kleckler". Lindsey Wilson. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Joshua Schumacher". Concordia University Ann Arbor Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
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- ^ "Defiance College". Defiance College. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
- ^ "Dion Black - Football Coach". Defiance College Athletics. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
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- ^ "Andrew Rode - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Indiana Wesleyan University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Quintin Demps". Judson University (IL). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Lawrence Tech Names MHSAA Hall of Famer Scott Merchant New Football Coach". Lawrence Technological University. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "Brett Guminsky Named Head Coach of Madonna Football". Madonna University Athletics. 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ "Ted Karras Jr. - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Marian University Ind. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
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- ^ "Joe Curry - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". University of St. Francis (III.). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Kevin Donley". University of Saint Francis (IN). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Mike Feminis - Football Coach - Football Coaches". Saint Xavier University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Siena Heights Athletics". Siena Heights Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Aaron Mingo". Taylor University Trojans. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Josh Anderson - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Dakota State University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Pete Stanton". Dickinson State University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Brian Mistro". University of Jamestown. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Rocky Larson - Football Coach". Mayville State University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Dennis McCulloch - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Valley City State University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Richard Wilson - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Arkansas Baptist College. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Quinton Morgan - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Langston University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
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- ^ "Kenneth Apande - Athletic Director - Staff Directory". North American University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Cory Miller - Football Coach". Oklahoma Panhandle State University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Mike Nesbitt - Football Coach". OUAZ Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "SAGU Tabs Jared Hudgins To Lead University Football Program". Southwestern Assemblies of God University. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Jarrail Jackson". Texas College. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Joe Prud'homme - Football Coach". Texas Wesleyan University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Marcos Hinojos Sr. - Head Coach - Staff Directory". Wayland Baptist University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Joe Patterson - Football Coach". Ave Maria University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Bobby Rome II - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Florida Memorial University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Myles Russ Named Next Head Coach of Keiser Football". Keiser University Athletics. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ "Bill Rychel - Director of Athletics | Head Football Coach - #23 Football Coaches". St. Thomas University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
- ^ "Adam Waugh - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Southeastern University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "Orlando Mitjans - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Thomas University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "Dialleo Burks - Football Coach". Warner University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
- ^ "Eric Potochney - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Webber International University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-27.