# List of current NAIA football coaches

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) includes 97 teams. Each team has one head coach. 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 | Dewey Lusk | 2017 | 36 | 40 | .474 | 49 | 82 | .374 | Kelly Scott | Mike Ketchum | Phillip Dunford |
| Kentucky Christian Knights | AAC | Jason Aubry | 2023 | 2 | 11 | .154 | 2 | 11 | .154 | Joby Sullivan | Andrew Moore / Travis Upshaw | Vacant |
| Pikeville Bears | AAC | Corey Fipps | 2021 | 17 | 15 | .531 | 29 | 44 | .397 | Vacant | Chris Elliott | Michael Harris |
| Point Skyhawks | AAC | Trevor Zeiders | 2022 | 8 | 16 | .333 | 8 | 16 | .333 | Anthony Davis | Ken Lucky | Vacant |
| Reinhardt Eagles | AAC | James Miller | 2017 | 65 | 16 | .802 | 65 | 16 | .802 | Tyler Hennes | Cliff Matthews / Mike Peeples | Vacant |
| Rio Grande RedStorm | AAC | Mark Thurston | 2025 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | .000 | Gary Krol | Vacant | Vacant |
| St. Andrews Knights | AAC | Robert Curtin | 2022 | 1 | 22 | .043 | 1 | 22 | .043 | Greg Fowler | Trent Fredericks | Vacant |
| Union (KY) Bulldogs | AAC | John Luttrell | 2020 | 7 | 30 | .189 | 7 | 30 | .189 | James Donahue | Boston Bryant | Vacant |
| Arizona Christian Firestorm | Frontier | Jeff Bowen | 2016 | 55 | 28 | .663 | 55 | 28 | .663 | Steff Kruck | Keith Sewell | Leon Thomas |
| Carroll (MT) Fighting Saints | Frontier | Troy Purcell | 2019 | 30 | 17 | .638 | 30 | 17 | .638 | Alex Pfannenstiel | Randy Bandelow | Michael Brunk |
| College of Idaho Coyotes | Frontier | Mike Moroski | 2014 | 65 | 41 | .613 | 65 | 41 | .613 | Brian Taylor | Chris Jewell | Austin Nelson |
| Dakota State Trojans | Frontier | Josh Anderson | 2009 | 60 | 96 | .385 | 60 | 96 | .385 | Logan Levy | Anvil Sinsabaugh | Vacant |
| Dickinson State Blue Hawks | Frontier | Pete Stanton | 2014 | 85 | 27 | .759 | 85 | 27 | .759 | Russell McCarvel | Jason Thier | Vacant |
| Eastern Oregon Mountaineers | Frontier | Tim Camp | 2008 | 82 | 85 | .491 | 82 | 85 | .491 | Leon La Deaux | Solo Taylor | Vacant |
| Mayville State Comets | Frontier | Rocky Larson | 2020 | 11 | 33 | .250 | 11 | 33 | .250 | Wade Smethers | Jake Litecky | Nick Flesland |
| Montana State–Northern Lights | Frontier | Jerome Souers | 2022 | 1 | 21 | .045 | 124 | 135 | .479 | Chad Germer / David Sandau | Vacant | Vacant |
| Montana Tech Orediggers | Frontier | Kyle Samson | 2020 | 21 | 12 | .636 | 21 | 12 | .636 | Travis Dean | Montell Allen | Vacant |
| Montana Western Bulldogs | Frontier | Ryan Nourse | 2016 | 49 | 28 | .636 | 49 | 28 | .636 | Jed Heffernan / Kyle Wantland | Riley Martello | Vacant |
| Rocky Mountain Battlin' Bears | Frontier | Chris Stutzriem | 2019 | 25 | 22 | .532 | 25 | 22 | .532 | Teague Blome | Joe Dunning | Vacant |
| Simpson (CA) Red Hawks | Frontier | Shawn Daniel | 2024 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0 | 2 | .000 | Vacant | Richard Embry | Vacant |
| Southern Oregon Raiders | Frontier | Berk Brown | 2023 | 7 | 4 | .636 | 7 | 4 | .636 | Ty Currie | Tyler Stinn | Vacant |
| Valley City State Vikings | Frontier | Dennis McCulloch | 1997 | 163 | 109 | .599 | 163 | 109 | .599 | Dustin Yorek | Gregg Horner | Vacant |
| Briar Cliff Chargers | GPAC | Shane LaDage | 2021 | 9 | 26 | .257 | 9 | 26 | .257 | Vacant | Nathan Koziol | D'Mauria Martin |
| Concordia (NE) Bulldogs | GPAC | Patrick Daberkow | 2017 | 33 | 37 | .471 | 33 | 37 | .471 | Vacant | Corby Osten | Trent Laune |
| Dakota Wesleyan Tigers | GPAC | Alex Kretzschmar | 2024 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0 | 2 | .000 | Vacant | Chris Bessler | Mason Frost |
| Doane Tigers | GPAC | Jonathan Johnson | 2024 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0 | 2 | .000 | Dallas Tidwell | Jordan Potts | Vacant |
| Dordt Defenders | GPAC | Joel Penner | 2016 | 56 | 30 | .651 | 56 | 30 | .651 | Levi Jungling | Brandon McCormick | Joe Kenney |
| Hastings Broncos | GPAC | Matt Franzen | 2021 | 14 | 20 | .412 | 79 | 69 | .534 | Ken Fasnacht | Kyle Suttles | Vacant |
| Midland Warriors | GPAC | Jeff Jamrog | 2016 | 52 | 33 | .612 | 52 | 33 | .612 | Caden Murphy | Denny Honnold | Vacant |
| Morningside Mustangs | GPAC | Steve Ryan | 2002 | 229 | 46 | .833 | 229 | 46 | .833 | Jay Schlichte | Casey Jacobsen / Nathan Turner | Vacant |
| Mount Marty Lancers | GPAC | John Michaeletti | 2021 | 8 | 26 | .235 | 8 | 26 | .235 | Josh Lewis / Heath Zuck | Dylan Heck | Vacant |
| Northwestern (IA) Red Raiders | GPAC | Matt McCarty | 2016 | 82 | 19 | .812 | 82 | 19 | .812 | Josh Fakkema | Billy Kirch | Vacant |
| Waldorf Warriors | GPAC | Tyler Chapa | 2023 | 4 | 8 | .333 | 4 | 8 | .333 | Ethan Aune | Tom Clarey | Danny Donadio |
| Baker Wildcats | HAAC | Miguel Regalado | 2023 | 10 | 3 | .769 | 10 | 3 | .769 | Jake Morse | Tucker Pauley | Vacant |
| Benedictine (KS) Ravens | HAAC | Joel Osborn | 2021 | 28 | 9 | .757 | 28 | 9 | .757 | Vacant | Kaleb Koch | Andy Merfeld |
| Central Methodist Eagles | HAAC | Dave Brown | 2023 | 1 | 12 | .077 | 1 | 12 | .077 | Vacant | Tevin Lakes | Vacant |
| Clarke Pride | HAAC | Adam Hicks | 2023 | 3 | 10 | .231 | 3 | 10 | .231 | Bill Lang | Vacant | Vacant |
| Culver–Stockton Wildcats | HAAC | Tom Sallay | 2017 | 26 | 46 | .361 | 26 | 46 | .361 | RJ Melton | James Bowman | Vacant |
| Graceland Yellowjackets | HAAC | Patrick Ross | 2022 | 11 | 13 | .458 | 118 | 76 | .608 | Phil Staback | Monty Roe | Vacant |
| Grand View Vikings | HAAC | Joe Woodley | 2019 | 59 | 5 | .922 | 59 | 5 | .922 | Derek Fulton | E. J. Peterson | Tyler Martin |
| MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers | HAAC | Paul Hansen | 2020 | 22 | 20 | .524 | 22 | 20 | .524 | Vacant | Ivan Cordova | Venique Benton |
| Missouri Baptist Spartans | HAAC | Jason Burianek | 2014 | 25 | 81 | .236 | 25 | 81 | .236 | Jonathan Heck | Vacant | Zack Kern |
| Missouri Valley Vikings | HAAC | Casey Creehan | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 20 | 16 | .556 | Bryce Witt | Vacant | Jake Wilson |
| Mount Mercy Mustangs | HAAC | MD Daniels | 2026 | 0 | 0 | – | 7 | 18 | .280 | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
| Peru State Bobcats | HAAC | Phil Ockinga | 2022 | 13 | 11 | .542 | 13 | 11 | .542 | Vacant | Wade Halvorsen / Sean Wilkerson | Vacant |
| St. Ambrose Fighting Bees | HAAC | Vince Fillipp | 2022 | 4 | 18 | .182 | 4 | 18 | .182 | DeQuinn Watford | Matt McKay | Nick Barhorst |
| William Penn Statesmen | HAAC | Marc Benavidez | 2023 | 5 | 7 | .417 | 44 | 19 | .698 | Connor Floden | Jay Burns / Matt Byers | Stan Allspach |
| William Woods Owls | HAAC | Julian Mendez | 2024 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0 | 2 | .000 | Sam Camp | Steven Dudley | Vacant |
| Avila Eagles | KCAC | Derrick Alexander | 2023 | 5 | 8 | .385 | 5 | 8 | .385 | Bret Beachner | Martin Mathis | Vacant |
| Bethany (KS) Swedes | KCAC | Mike Grossner | 2023 | 1 | 12 | .077 | 118 | 67 | .638 | Vacant | Josh Seybert | Vacant |
| Bethel (KS) Threshers | KCAC | Daylon Markham | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | Dentton Hudspeth | Mike Gant / Kade Miller | Vacant |
| Evangel Valor | KCAC | Chuck Hepola | 2016 | 55 | 31 | .640 | 55 | 31 | .640 | Cody Wells | Jeremy DeSoto | Vacant |
| Friends Falcons | KCAC | Terry Harrison | 2022 | 15 | 9 | .625 | 15 | 9 | .625 | Eric Kelly | Paul Kempf | Vacant |
| Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes | KCAC | Chris Snyder / David Leonard | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | James Bauer | Justin Sullivan | Vacant |
| McPherson Bulldogs | KCAC | Jeremiah Fiscus | 2019 | 25 | 26 | .490 | 25 | 26 | .490 | Chris Jenkins | Mitch Leppke | Kaden Beavers |
| Ottawa Braves | KCAC | Nick Davis | 2022 | 8 | 16 | .333 | 8 | 16 | .333 | Clarence Anderson | Blake Mudd | Kyle Kramer |
| Saint Mary (KS) Spires | KCAC | Lance Hinson | 2020 | 48 | 82 | .369 | 62 | 117 | .346 | Taylor Calvert | Vacant | Vacant |
| Southwestern (KS) Moundbuilders | KCAC | Brad Griffin | 2015 | 56 | 42 | .571 | 56 | 42 | .571 | Ryan Nelson | Trevor Strong | Vacant |
| Sterling Warriors | KCAC | Reggie Langford Jr. | 2024 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0 | 2 | .000 | Vacant | Braden Schultz | Todd Fulton |
| Tabor Bluejays | KCAC | Mike Gardner | 2010 | 107 | 70 | .605 | 132 | 88 | .600 | Vacant | C. J. Hill | Vacant |
| Bethel (TN) Wildcats | MSC | Michael Jasper | 2019 | 39 | 17 | .696 | 39 | 17 | .696 | Jay Bright / MD Daniels | Chris Springer | Dustin Kincaid |
| Campbellsville Tigers | MSC | Jake Russell | 2023 | 6 | 6 | .500 | 6 | 6 | .500 | Vacant | Jody Ford | Matt Atwood / Ryan Beatty |
| Cumberland (TN) Phoenix | MSC | Tim Mathis | 2018 | 26 | 34 | .433 | 26 | 34 | .433 | Bobby Brown | Taurean Smith | Vacant |
| Cumberlands (KY) Patriots | MSC | Shan Housekeeper | 2022 | 12 | 9 | .571 | 12 | 9 | .571 | Adam Morris | Starr Thompson | Vacant |
| Faulkner Eagles | MSC | Rob Gray | 2022 | 6 | 17 | .261 | 6 | 17 | .261 | Josh Mondt | Vacant | Vacant |
| Georgetown (KY) Tigers | MSC | Chris Oliver | 2022 | 18 | 6 | .750 | 123 | 40 | .755 | Vacant | John Perin | Sean Wynn |
| Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders | MSC | Phil Kleckler | 2022 | 18 | 6 | .750 | 18 | 6 | .750 | Matt Ogle / Matt Wright | Daniel Cotter | Vacant |
| Defiance Yellow Jackets | MSFA | Bill Nickell | 2022 | 7 | 14 | .333 | 7 | 14 | .333 | Spencer Treadwell | Dion Black | Codie Flecker |
| Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats | MSFA | Andrew Rode | 2023 | 12 | 2 | .857 | 12 | 2 | .857 | Travis Palmer | Austin Taylor | Vacant |
| Judson Eagles | MSFA | Quintin Demps | 2023 | 1 | 9 | .100 | 1 | 9 | .100 | Jesse Booton | Donald Sweeney | Chris Murphy |
| Lawrence Tech Blue Devils | MSFA | Scott Merchant | 2024 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 | 1 | .000 | Oscar Olejniczak | Kyle Nystrom | Ahmed Saleh |
| Madonna Crusaders | MSFA | Brett Guminsky | 2024 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0 | 2 | .000 | Philip Guel | Ruzell McCoy | Vacant |
| Marian (IN) Knights | MSFA | Ted Karras Jr. | 2023 | 58 | 25 | .699 | 82 | 74 | .526 | Matt King | Justin Robinson | Steve Tutsie |
| Olivet Nazarene Tigers | MSFA | Avante Mitchell | 2024 | 1 | 1 | .500 | 14 | 30 | .318 | Keith Beckham | Terrance Wilson | Prince AyoOla |
| St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints | MSFA | Joe Curry | 2012 | 65 | 60 | .520 | 65 | 60 | .520 | Matt McCarthy | Thomas Miller | Vacant |
| Saint Francis (IN) Cougars | MSFA | Kevin Donley | 1998 | 234 | 69 | .772 | 348 | 154 | .693 | Adam Sherman | Nate Jensen | Vacant |
| Saint Xavier Cougars | MSFA | Mike Feminis | 1999 | 215 | 82 | .724 | 215 | 82 | .724 | Mark Yanule | Brenton Johnson | Vacant |
| Siena Heights Saints | MSFA | Matt Kohn | 2016 | 42 | 34 | .553 | 42 | 34 | .553 | Noah Bohl | E. J. Shaah | Andrew McGaughy |
| Taylor Trojans | MSFA | Aaron Mingo | 2021 | 12 | 22 | .353 | 12 | 22 | .353 | Josh Flannery | Jared Boddie | Adam Langvardt |
| Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes | SAC | Richard Wilson | 2021 | 3 | 13 | .188 | 3 | 13 | .188 | Vacant | Ashdone Bailey | Vacant |
| Langston Lions | SAC | Quinton Morgan | 2016 | 55 | 22 | .714 | 55 | 22 | .714 | Vacant | Vacant | Joe Frangenberg |
| Louisiana Christian Wildcats | SAC | Ben McLaughlin | 2024 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 | 1 | .000 | Cory York | Tyson Andrus | Josh Graham |
| Nelson Lions | SAC | Jared Hudgins | 2024 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | – | Blake McCulloch | Gennard Johnson | Vacant |
| North American Stallions | SAC | Kenneth Apande | 2022 | 4 | 20 | .167 | 4 | 20 | .167 | Jeremy Richardson | EJ Valentine | Brad Goodrich / Fabien Morgan / Denzil Ware |
| Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies | SAC | Cory Miller | 2023 | 6 | 5 | .545 | 6 | 5 | .545 | Kenzie Kerns | Will Nalley | Anthony Puluso |
| OUAZ Spirit | SAC | Mike Nesbitt | 2018 | 43 | 14 | .754 | 68 | 31 | .687 | Vacant | Jerry Dominguez | Vacant |
| Texas College Steers | SAC | Jarrail Jackson | 2022 | 4 | 19 | .174 | 4 | 19 | .174 | Andrew Bates | Nathaniel Jones | Vacant |
| Texas Wesleyan Rams | SAC | Brad Sherrod | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | Fran Johnson | Keith Houston | Vacant |
| Wayland Baptist Pioneers | SAC | Marcos Hinojos Sr. | 2023 | 3 | 9 | .250 | 3 | 9 | .250 | Bryan Wood | Marcos Hinojos Jr. | Thomas Walser |
| Ave Maria Gyrenes | TSC | Joe Patterson | 2016 | 31 | 47 | .397 | 31 | 47 | .397 | Gage Hayes | Keith Gilmore | Thomas Patterson |
| Florida Memorial Lions | TSC | Bobby Rome II | 2022 | 10 | 11 | .476 | 10 | 11 | .476 | Michael Jones | Terence Garvin / Jameel Smith | Vacant |
| Keiser Seahawks | TSC | Myles Russ | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | 1 | 0 | 1.000 | Myles Notkin | Peter Davila | Logan Kelleher / Mickey O'Rourke |
| St. Thomas (FL) Bobcats | TSC | Bill Rychel | 2019 | 36 | 17 | .679 | 41 | 23 | .641 | Reilly Murphy / Anthony Neymeiyer | Brad Rzyczycki | Vacant |
| Southeastern Fire | TSC | Adam Waugh | 2022 | 12 | 9 | .571 | 12 | 9 | – | Mike Canales | William Henry | Vacant |
| Thomas Night Hawks | TSC | Orlando Mitjans | 2023 | 1 | 9 | .100 | 1 | 9 | .100 | Bob Bodine | Andy Wolfrum | Will Christopher |
| Warner Royals | TSC | Dialleo Burks | 2022 | 5 | 16 | .238 | 5 | 16 | .238 | Vacant | Kendall Todd | Kenneth Stills |
| Webber International Warriors | TSC | Eric Potochney | 2021 | 12 | 20 | .375 | 12 | 20 | .375 | Jason Robinson | Hasan Craig | Vacant |