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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]

Team Conference Head coach First season Offensive coordinator(s) Defensive coordinator(s) Special teams coordinator(s)
Bluefield Rams AAC Dewey Lusk[2] 2017 None Michael Ketchum Phillip Dunford
Kentucky Christian Knights AAC Jason Aubry[3] 2021 Joby Sullivan Andrew Moore
Travis Upshaw 		None
Pikeville Bears AAC Corey Fipps[4] 2021 Will Cinelli Chris Elliott Michael Harris
Point Skyhawks AAC Trevor Zeiders[5] 2022 Greg Forest Nigel Lawrence Anthony Davis
Reinhardt Eagles AAC James Miller[6] 2017 Tyler Hennes Greg Blue None
St. Andrews Knights AAC Robert Curtin[7] 2022 None Trent Fredericks None
Union (KY) Bulldogs AAC John Luttrell[8] 2020 James Donahue Boston Bryant Jacob Brison
Arizona Christian Firestorm Frontier Jeff Bowen[9] 2016 Steff Kruck Keith Sewell Leon Thomas
Carroll (MT) Fighting Saints Frontier Troy Purcell[10] 2019 Alex Pfannenstiel Randy Bandelow Michael Brunk
Eastern Oregon Mountaineers Frontier Tim Camp[11] 2008 Austin Brown Bryan Mills Solo Taylor
College of Idaho Coyotes Frontier Mike Moroski[12] 2014 Brian Taylor Chris Jewell Austin Nelson
Montana State–Northern Lights Frontier Jerome Souers[13] 2022 Steve Broussard Joe O'Brien None
Montana Tech Orediggers Frontier Kyle Samson[14] 2020 Travis Dean Montell Allen None
Montana Western Bulldogs Frontier Ryan Nourse[15] 2016 None Riley Martello None
Rocky Mountain Battlin' Bears Frontier Chris Stutzriem[16] 2019 Teague Blome Joe Dunning None
Southern Oregon Raiders Frontier Berk Brown[17] 2023 Greg Stewart Tyler Stinn None
Briar Cliff Chargers GPAC Shane LaDage[18] 2021 None Nathan Koziol D'Mauria Martin
Concordia (NE) Bulldogs GPAC Patrick Daberkow[19] 2017 None Corby Osten Trent Laune
Dakota Wesleyan Tigers GPAC Alex Kretzschmar[20] 2024 None Chris Bessler None
Doane Tigers GPAC Jonathan Johnson[21] 2024 Dallas Tidwell Jordan Potts None
Dordt Defenders GPAC Joel Penner[22] 2016 Levi Jungling[23] Brandon McCormick Joe Kenney
Hastings Broncos GPAC Matt Franzen[24] 2021 Ken Fasnacht Kyle Suttles None
Midland Warriors GPAC Jeff Jamrog[25] 2016 Caden Murphy Denny Honnold None
Morningside Mustangs GPAC Steve Ryan[26] 2002 Jay Schlichte Casey Jacobsen
Nathan Turner 		None
Mount Marty Lancers GPAC John Michaeletti[27] 2021 Josh Lewis
Heath Zuck 		Brian Grace
Dylan Heck 		None
Northwestern (IA) Red Raiders GPAC Matt McCarty[28] 2016 Josh Fakkema Billy Kirch None
Waldorf Warriors GPAC Tyler Chapa[29] 2023 Ethan Aune None Will Nalley
Baker Wildcats HAAC Miguel Regalado[30] 2023 Jake Morse Tucker Pauley None
Benedictine (KS) Ravens HAAC Joel Osborn[31] 2021 None Kaleb Koch Andy Merfeld
Central Methodist Eagles HAAC Dave Brown[32] 2023 None Tevin Lakes Keith Willis-Auger
Clarke Pride HAAC Adam Hicks[33] 2023 Bill Lang None None
Culver–Stockton Wildcats HAAC Tom Sallay[34] 2017 None James Bowman Andrew Heffler
Graceland Yellowjackets HAAC Patrick Ross[35] 2022 James Lewis Monty Roe None
Grand View Vikings HAAC Joe Woodley[36] 2019 Derek Fulton E. J. Peterson Tyler Martin
MidAmerica Nazarene Pioneers HAAC Paul Hansen[37] 2020 None Ivan Cordova Venique Benton
Missouri Baptist Spartans HAAC Jason Burianek[38] 2014 Jonathan Heck None Kenton Rocheford
Missouri Valley Vikings HAAC Casey Creehan[39] 2024 Bryce Witt None None
Peru State Bobcats HAAC Phil Ockinga[40] 2022 None Wade Halvorsen
Sean Wilkerson 		None
St. Ambrose Fighting Bees HAAC Vince Fillipp[41] 2022 DeQuinn Watford Matt McKay None
William Penn Statesmen HAAC Marc Benavidez[42] 2023 None Jay Burns
Matt Byers 		Stan Allspach
William Woods Owls HAAC Julian Mendez[43] 2024 None None Steven Dudley
Avila Eagles KCAC Derrick Alexander[44] 2023 Bret Beachner Martin Mathis None
Bethany (KS) Swedes KCAC Mike Grossner[45] 2023 None Josh Seybert None
Bethel (KS) Threshers KCAC A. B. Stokes[46] 2022 Dentton Hudspeth Daylon Markham Braden Schultz
Evangel Valor KCAC Chuck Hepola[47] 2016 David Flores
Cody Wells 		Jeremy DeSoto Jesse Schmidt
Dan Swofford
Friends Falcons KCAC Terry Harrison[48] 2022 Eric Kelly Paul Kempf None
Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes KCAC Matt Myers[49] 2022 James Bauer Justin Sullivan None
McPherson Bulldogs KCAC Jeremiah Fiscus[50] 2019 Bryce Chavis None None
Ottawa Braves KCAC Nick Davis[51] 2022 Clarence Anderson Blake Mudd Jacob Garcia
Saint Mary (KS) Spires KCAC Lance Hinson[52] 2020 Taylor Calvert None None
Southwestern (KS) Moundbuilders KCAC Brad Griffin 2015 Ryan Nelson Trevor Strong None
Sterling Warriors KCAC Darren Jackson II[53] 2022 Reggie Langford Jr. None None
Tabor Bluejays KCAC Mike Gardner[54] 2010 Kevin Roehrich C. J. Hill None
Bethel (TN) Wildcats MSC Michael Jasper[55] 2019 Jay Bright Chris Springer Dustin Kincaid
Campbellsville Tigers MSC Jake Russell[56] 2023 None Jody Ford Matt Atwood
Ryan Beatty
Cumberland (TN) Phoenix MSC Tim Mathis[57] 2018 Bobby Brown Taurean Smith None
Cumberlands (KY) Patriots MSC Shan Housekeeper[58] 2022 Adam Morris Starr Thompson None
Faulkner Eagles MSC Rob Gray[59] 2022 None Ty Hardnett
Malik Meadows 		Khalil Pope
Georgetown (KY) Tigers MSC Chris Oliver[60] 2022 Michael Thrower John Perin Sean Wynn
Lindsey Wilson Blue Raiders MSC Phil Kleckler[61] 2022 Matt Ogle
Matt Wright 		Daniel Cotter None
Concordia (MI) Cardinals MSFA Joshua Schumacher[62] 2017 Elijah Kothe
Caleb O'Hara 		Matt Strzalkowski None
Defiance Yellow Jackets MSFA Bill Nickell[63] 2022 Spencer Treadwell[64] Dion Black[65] Joseph Webb[66]
Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats MSFA Andrew Rode[67] 2023 None Cameron Lauck
Austin Taylor 		Spencer Crisp
Judson Eagles MSFA Quintin Demps[68] 2023 Jesse Booton Donald Sweeney Nolan Owen
Lawrence Tech Blue Devils MSFA Scott Merchant[69] 2024 Oscar Olejniczak Kyle Nystrom None
Madonna Crusaders MSFA Brett Guminsky[70] 2024 Ed Stults Kevin Griffin Mike McGowan
Marian (IN) Knights MSFA Ted Karras Jr.[71] 2023 Matt King Justin Robinson Steve Tutsie
Olivet Nazarene Tigers MSFA Avante Mitchell[72] 2024 Keith Beckham Terrance Wilson Prince AyoOla
St. Francis (IL) Fighting Saints MSFA Joe Curry[73] 2012 Matt McCarthy Thomas Miller None
Saint Francis (IN) Cougars MSFA Kevin Donley[74] 1998 Adam Sherman Nate Jensen None
Saint Xavier Cougars MSFA Mike Feminis[75] 1999 Mark Yanule Bill McKeon None
Siena Heights Saints MSFA Matt Kohn[76] 2016 Noah Bohl E. J. Shaah Mitchell Osadchuk
Taylor Trojans MSFA Aaron Mingo[77] 2021 Josh Flannery Jared Boddie Adam Langvardt
Dakota State Trojans NSAA Josh Anderson[78] 2009 Logan Levy Anvil Sinsabaugh None
Dickinson State Blue Hawks NSAA Pete Stanton[79] 2014 Russell McCarvel Jason Thier None
Jamestown Jimmies NSAA Brian Mistro[80] 2019 None Shane Clancy None
Mayville State Comets NSAA Rocky Larson[81] 2020 Wade Smethers Jake Litecky Nick Flesland
Valley City State Vikings NSAA Dennis McCulloch[82] 1997 Dustin Yorek Gregg Horner None
Arkansas Baptist Buffaloes SAC Richard Wilson[83] 2021 Lavon Meeks Ashdone Bailey None
Langston Lions SAC Quinton Morgan[84] 2016 Darryl Mason None Joe Frangenberg
Louisiana Christian Wildcats SAC Ben McLaughlin[85] 2024 David Feaster Tyson Andrus Joe Weaver
North American Stallions SAC Kenneth Apande[86] 2022 Jeremy Richardson E. J. Valentine Sam Rolle
Oklahoma Panhandle State Aggies SAC Cory Miller[87] 2023 Kenzie Kerns Malik Starks None
OUAZ Spirit SAC Mike Nesbitt[88] 2018 None Jerry Dominguez None
SAGU Lions SAC Jared Hudgins[89] 2024 None None Kevin Pointer
Texas College Steers SAC Jarrail Jackson[90] 2022 None None None
Texas Wesleyan Rams SAC Joe Prud'homme[91] 2017 Fran Johnson None Ryan Leichus
Wayland Baptist Pioneers SAC Marcos Hinojos Sr.[92] 2023 Fred Howard
Anton Paige 		Marcos Hinojos Jr.
Thomas Walker 		None
Ave Maria Gyrenes TSC Joe Patterson[93] 2016 Gage Hayes Keith Gilmore Dylan Ramsey
Florida Memorial Lions TSC Bobby Rome II[94] 2022 Michael Jones Terence Garvin
Jameel Smith 		None
Keiser Seahawks TSC Myles Russ[95] 2024 None Robbie Owens Justin Hilliker
St. Thomas (FL) Bobcats TSC Bill Rychel[96] 2019 Anthony Neymeiyer Alex Gray None
Southeastern Fire TSC Adam Waugh[97] 2022 Mike Canales William Henry None
Thomas Night Hawks TSC Orlando Mitjans[98] 2023 Al Preston Andy Wolfrum Will Christopher
Warner Royals TSC Dialleo Burks[99] 2022 Brett Banfield Kendall Todd Kenneth Stills
Webber International Warriors TSC Eric Potochney[100] 2021 Daniel Pippin
Jason Robinson 		Hasan Craig None
Simpson (CA) Red Hawks TBD Shawn Daniel[101] 2024 None None None

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Dewey Lusk - Football Coach". Bluefield University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  3. ^ "Kentucky Christian University". Kentucky Christian University. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  4. ^ "Corey Fipps - Football Coach". UPIKE Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  5. ^ "Point University". Point University. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  6. ^ "Reinhardt University Athletics". Reinhardt University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  7. ^ "Robert Curtin". St. Andrews University. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
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  14. ^ "Kyle Samson - Football Coach". Montana Tech Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
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  25. ^ "Jeff Jamrog". Midland University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  26. ^ "Steve Ryan". Morningside University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
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  28. ^ "Matt McCarty - Football Coach". Northwestern College Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  29. ^ "Tyler Chapa". Waldorf University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  30. ^ "Head Football Coach". Baker University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  31. ^ "Joel Osborn". Benedictine College KS. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  32. ^ "Head Football Coach". Central Methodist University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  33. ^ "Football". Clarke University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  34. ^ "Tom Sallay". Culver-Stockton College. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  35. ^ "Patrick Ross". Graceland University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  36. ^ "Joe Woodley - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Grand View University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  37. ^ "Paul Hansen - Football Coach". MidAmerica Nazarene. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  38. ^ "Jason Burianek - Football Coach". MBU Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  39. ^ "Casey Creehan Hired As New Football Head Coach". Missouri Valley College Athletics. December 27, 2023. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  40. ^ "Phil Ockinga - Football Coach". Peru State College Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  41. ^ "Vince Fillipp". St. Ambrose University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  42. ^ "Marc Benavidez". William Penn University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  43. ^ "Julian Mendez named first Head Football Coach in William Woods history". William Woods University Athletics. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  44. ^ "Derrick Alexander". Avila University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  45. ^ "Mike Grossner". Bethany College (KS). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  46. ^ "A.B. Stokes - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Bethel College (KS). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  47. ^ "Chuck Hepola - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Evangel University of the Assemblies of God. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  48. ^ "Terry Harrison - Head Coach/Offensive Line - Football Coaches". Friends University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  49. ^ "Matt Myers - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Kansas Wesleyan University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  50. ^ "Jeremiah Fiscus - Football Coach". McPherson College Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  51. ^ "Nick Davis - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Ottawa University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  52. ^ "Lance Hinson". University of St. Mary (KS). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  53. ^ "Darren Jackson". Sterling College. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  54. ^ "Mike Gardner - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Tabor College. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  55. ^ "Michael Jasper". Bethel University TN. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  56. ^ "Jake Russell - Football Coach". Campbellsville University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  57. ^ "Tim Mathis - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Cumberland University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  58. ^ "Shan Housekeeper - Football Coach". University of the Cumberlands Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  59. ^ "Rob Gray - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Faulkner University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
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  61. ^ "Phil Kleckler". Lindsey Wilson. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  62. ^ "Joshua Schumacher". Concordia University Ann Arbor Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
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  64. ^ "Defiance College". Defiance College. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  65. ^ "Dion Black - Football Coach". Defiance College Athletics. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
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  67. ^ "Andrew Rode - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Indiana Wesleyan University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  68. ^ "Quintin Demps". Judson University (IL). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  69. ^ "Lawrence Tech Names MHSAA Hall of Famer Scott Merchant New Football Coach". Lawrence Technological University. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  70. ^ "Brett Guminsky Named Head Coach of Madonna Football". Madonna University Athletics. 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  71. ^ "Ted Karras Jr. - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Marian University Ind. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  72. ^ "AVANTE MITCHELL NAMED ONU'S 11TH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH". 2024-01-18.
  73. ^ "Joe Curry - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". University of St. Francis (III.). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  74. ^ "Kevin Donley". University of Saint Francis (IN). Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  75. ^ "Mike Feminis - Football Coach - Football Coaches". Saint Xavier University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  76. ^ "Siena Heights Athletics". Siena Heights Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  77. ^ "Aaron Mingo". Taylor University Trojans. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  78. ^ "Josh Anderson - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Dakota State University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  79. ^ "Pete Stanton". Dickinson State University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  80. ^ "Brian Mistro". University of Jamestown. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  81. ^ "Rocky Larson - Football Coach". Mayville State University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  82. ^ "Dennis McCulloch - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Valley City State University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  83. ^ "Richard Wilson - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Arkansas Baptist College. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  84. ^ "Quinton Morgan - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Langston University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  85. ^ Baublitz, Brian (2024-02-22). "Ben McLaughlin Tabbed 25th Football Head Coach in Program History". KALB.com. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  86. ^ "Kenneth Apande - Athletic Director - Staff Directory". North American University. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  87. ^ "Cory Miller - Football Coach". Oklahoma Panhandle State University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  88. ^ "Mike Nesbitt - Football Coach". OUAZ Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  89. ^ "SAGU Tabs Jared Hudgins To Lead University Football Program". Southwestern Assemblies of God University. 2024-01-12. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  90. ^ "Jarrail Jackson". Texas College. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  91. ^ "Joe Prud'homme - Football Coach". Texas Wesleyan University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  92. ^ "Marcos Hinojos Sr. - Head Coach - Staff Directory". Wayland Baptist University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  93. ^ "Joe Patterson - Football Coach". Ave Maria University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  94. ^ "Bobby Rome II - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Florida Memorial University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  95. ^ "Myles Russ Named Next Head Coach of Keiser Football". Keiser University Athletics. 2024-01-29. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  96. ^ "Bill Rychel - Director of Athletics | Head Football Coach - #23 Football Coaches". St. Thomas University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
  97. ^ "Adam Waugh - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Southeastern University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  98. ^ "Orlando Mitjans - Head Coach - Football Coaches". Thomas University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  99. ^ "Dialleo Burks - Football Coach". Warner University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  100. ^ "Eric Potochney - Head Football Coach - Football Coaches". Webber International University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  101. ^ "Simpson University Announces First Head Football Coach, Shawn Daniel". Simpson University Athletics. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
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